[Remote] External Affairs Manager, US Federal Affairs

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Google is seeking an External Affairs Manager for US Federal Affairs to join their Government Affairs and Public Policy team. In this role, you will manage external engagement on workforce public policy issues, particularly in California, while advocating for the company and facilitating dialogue between the technology sector and external stakeholders. Responsibilities • Serve as a primary representative for Google in engagements with labor and workforce associations at state and national levels while monitoring and crafting engagement on legislation and regulatory issues related to labor, workforce and tangent policies • Manage a portfolio of external relationships to maintain open channels of communication on public policy while facilitating dialogue on workforce training, digital access, and economic opportunity • Articulate the company’s policy positions to external stakeholders by participating in working groups and roundtables to ensure the company acts as a constructive partner in discussions regarding the future of work • Synthesize stakeholder perspectives to identify opportunities for consensus on legislative frameworks • Act as a subject matter advisor to cross-functional partners and leaders regarding workforce and employment public policy issues Skills • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience • 10 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, law, or relevant industry associations • 10 years of leadership experience within a labor/workforce organization • Experience leading coalition building work and the public policy making process • Experience within both the state and national labor/workforce organizations • Experience working on tech policy issues and familiarity with the current state of the debate • Experience in budget management or political campaign • Knowledge of California labor and workforce policy issues • Ability to build collaborative partnerships with labor leaders and other external stakeholders • Ability to make decisions while exercising good judgement on their own in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment Benefits • Bonus • Equity • Benefits Company Overview • Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.google.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Google has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8763 in 2025, 8872 in 2024, 9682 in 2023, 11626 in 2022, 9109 in 2021, 9785 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job