Security Policy Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy
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Minimum qualifications:
- 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.
- 3 years of people management or other leadership experience.
- 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, national security, and internet technology.
Preferred qualifications:
- JD, Master’s degree or PhD in Public Policy or Security, or a similar advanced degree in a relevant field.
- Experience in project management and driving successful projects from inception through execution.
- Experience engaging with government stakeholders, regulators, or cybersecurity thought leaders.
- Knowledge of internet technologies and the policy environments that surround them, with the ability to operate well within ambiguous environments and on emerging issues.
- Excellent judgment, adaptability, initiation and communication skills, with exceptional political acumen and attention to detail.
About the job
The Centers of Excellence (COE) within Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) is a hub for strategy and expertise on the global government affairs and public policy issues impacting our business today and in the future, ensuring that Google has a truly global perspective on our public policy issues. We are subject matter experts in our functional area and we think across product and geographic boundaries to inform, protect and advance the goals of the company, our users, and society. The Security COE pursues this mandate for issues related to cybersecurity, AI and security, and other issues relating to global and international security.
Google takes its responsibilities seriously, including engaging with government and other stakeholders on important public policy challenges. The Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team leads the company’s engagement with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators and third-parties in the formation of public policy. Working closely with Google leaders, GAPP seeks to identify key policy issues, listen carefully to others’ views and opinions, and distill and share the company’s perspective on those issues with external stakeholders. While we focus on challenges affecting the internet, our issue areas are increasingly broad and encompass many areas where public policy, business, and technology intersect.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $182,000-$249,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of security policy and strategy experts.
- Provide functional expertise and strategic horizon scanning on security matters, such as internet security, cybersecurity, global and national security, and how AI is affecting these areas.
- Develop and coordinate new policy positions, strategies, global campaigns, and scalable content/tools.
- Engage (both directly and supporting executive leadership) with policymakers, industry players, and key opinion formers in thoughtful dialogue about Google’s efforts to protect society from security threats and shape multistakeholder approaches to AI security threats and opportunities.
- Support global efforts to harmonize and inform legislation and regulation. Advise the company internally on related matters during product design, development and launch.
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