Public Policy Manager

Imagine shaping the future of digital interaction and policy at a leading global technology company, where your strategic insights and proactive engagement will directly influence how innovative offerings are understood and adopted by policymakers and the public. We are seeking a highly motivated and impactful individual to join our team through Aquent, playing a pivotal role in coordinating and building critical policy programs. This is an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization, fostering understanding and advancing key objectives in a rapidly evolving landscape.

**About the Role**

In this dynamic position, you will be at the forefront of policy engagement, developing and executing initiatives that educate and inform stakeholders about our organization's digital services and their value. You will work cross-functionally with diverse teams, including legal, communications, and partnerships, to advance our policy goals. Your contributions will be vital in building and nurturing relationships with external partners, representing our organization at key events, and ensuring our executives are well-prepared for public engagements. This role offers a unique chance to drive significant impact, streamline internal processes, and foster enhanced collaboration across the organization.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Develop, create, and execute a variety of policy experiences, events, and outreach programs designed to educate and inform policy stakeholders.

* Collaborate effectively across internal teams, including Policy, Product, Legal, Communications, and Partnerships, to champion and achieve the organization's policy objectives.

* Establish and cultivate strong partnerships and relationships with external stakeholders, representing the organization at industry events, conferences, coalition meetings, and various working groups.

* Provide essential support for the team's engagement efforts with policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, key opinion makers, and non-profit organizations.

* Assist in the preparation and briefing of organizational executives for crucial meetings and public appearances involving third-party groups and stakeholders.

* Design and implement internal processes to optimize workflow, enhance cross-functional communication, and improve overall team collaboration.

* Travel as required to fulfill responsibilities and engage with stakeholders.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* 2-5 years of professional experience in government, technology, policy, or the nonprofit sector.

* Bachelor's degree.

* Demonstrated ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment, with a detail-oriented, creative, and results-driven approach.

* Proven capability to rapidly build credibility and trust across all levels of an organization.

* Adept at understanding and navigating complex policy and reputation challenges.

* Strong passion for the mission and objectives of a leading technology organization.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Direct experience in policy stakeholder engagement.

* Experience in managing policy programs and events.

* Familiarity with the policy-making process at either the federal or state levels.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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