What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, State Government Affairs position at Apple?
Summary
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The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of impact that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!
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.
As a senior member of our State Government Affairs team, you will develop policy and strategy on a range of issues, 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.
Description
Design and implement public policy initiatives and engagement strategies with state and local lobbyists.
Develop and nurture relationships with key partners, as well as with industry trade associations, legislative and executive organizations and related nonprofit groups.
Effectively communicate policy priorities and provide feedback on policy initiatives.
Draft policy and background materials for relevant meetings and engagement.
Minimum Qualifications
- 10 years experience in government, government relations, or other advocacy/engagement roles at the state or local level.
- Experience 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.
- The ability to travel extensively in the 50 states during the year and significant travel within your state territory. On average 2-5 trips per month during session.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience advocating before states on behalf of Members, corporations, trade associations, or any other interest groups and leading engagement with key member 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 is a plus.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to concisely summarize sophisticated issues and policies to create advocacy points and strategy.
- Ability to thrive in an ambiguous 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 must enjoy a fast-paced environment.
- Standout colleague and willingness to pitch in when needed.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $173,400 and $299,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Salary : $173,400 - $299,600
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