Manager, State Government Affairs - Southeast

The Government Affairs team helps develop policy and strategy on a range of issues, and manages Apple’s interactions with legislators. Our team has experience working at a high level in government, as well as experience working as policy advocates. We have a strong passion for crafting policy and strategic engagement campaigns that impact Apple’s state and local government business for many years to come.

Description

As a senior member of our State Government Affairs team, you will develop policy and strategy and lead Apple’s interactions with state legislators. Your experience working at the state or local level in government, as well as working as a policy advocate will be vital to this role.

Minimum qualifications

10+ years experience in government, government relations, or other advocacy/engagement roles at the state or local level working in/with executive and legislative offices and with extensive knowledge of the legislative process.

Experience leading a portfolio of policy issues and coordinating policy-focused events.

Preferred qualifications

Experience advocating before states on behalf of members, corporations, trade associations, or any other interest groups and leading engagement with key organizations and related nonprofits.

Knowledge of the policy issues relevant to Apple.

Understanding of complicated technology issues and the ability to simplify them for non-technical audiences.

Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to concisely summarize sophisticated issues and policies to create advocacy points and strategy.

Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced work environment.

Creative problem-solving history, ability to work collaboratively and under short timelines.

Excellent leadership skills and professional presence.

Highly motivated, self-starter and able to manage competing priorities.

Standout colleague and willingness to pitch in when needed.