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Meta

Public Policy Manager, Infrastructure and Energy

$153K/yr

Public Policy Manager, Infrastructure and Energy Responsibilities: * Support the execution of cross ... Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note ...

Samsara

Senior Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager

$121K - $148K/yr

... Public Policy & Government Affairs Manager to expand our work on Capitol Hill and beyond to help ... Identify and generate new funding or programmatic opportunities - formula funding, grant programs ...

O'Riordan Bethel

Program Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

... public policy experts, each of whom contributes expertise in public policy analysis; business ... Program Manager embedded in federal agency with at least four years of direct management experience.

O'Riordan Bethel

Program Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

... public policy experts, each of whom contributes expertise in public policy analysis; business ... Program Manager embedded in federal agency with at least four years of direct management experience.

McBride Homes

NY · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Competitive salary and an annual discretionary bonus program. * State-of-the-art software and ... Ability to manage multiple issues and priorities in a fast-paced development environment.

MSF

Public Policy Strategist and Manager

Helena, MT · On-site

$98K - $123K/yr

The Public Policy Strategist and Manager synthesizes public policy research, aligns business ... Montana State Fund offers excellent benefits, paid time off, and a competitive compensation program ...

IQVIA

VP, Public Policy

Falls Church, VA · On-site

S. public policy and government affairs strategy. This senior leader will operate at the ... Experience managing relationships with trade associations, industry groups, and external ...

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How much do public policy program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for public policy program manager in the United States is $131,692.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $145,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Public Policy Program Manager vs Policy Analyst?

AspectPublic Policy Program ManagerPolicy Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in public policy, political science, or related field; experience in program managementBachelor's or master's degree in public policy, political science, or related field; research skills
Work EnvironmentOversees programs, manages teams, collaborates with stakeholdersConducts research, analyzes policies, prepares reports
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, NGOs, think tanksGovernment, advocacy groups, research institutions

The Public Policy Program Manager focuses on managing policy programs and coordinating efforts, while the Policy Analyst primarily conducts research and analyzes policies. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Public Policy Program Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,692 per year, or $63.3 per hour.

Manager, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Economic Policy

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Google
Software Development • 10K+ employees
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$139K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Google rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience on economic issues related to technology, including frequent interactions with policymakers.
  • Experience in economics and technology policy.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or other advanced degrees in Economics.
  • Experience working with international teams and executing strategies to deliver policy solutions.
  • Ability to gather insights and communicate about complex technology policy issues to policymakers and a general audience.
  • Ability to collaborate and build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

About the job
As a member of Google's Government Affairs and Public Policy team, you'll be part of a global government affairs team, working across regions, product areas, and functions. You'll combine creativity and intellectual excellence with the organizational skills to manage various campaigns, projects and initiatives. In this role, you'll advocate for Google to bring external perspectives back into the company to inform our perception and direction. You're passionate about the opportunity to shape the future of how we use and build technology for everyone.
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.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $181000 - $247000 (USD) 20% bonus target equity benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
  • Work with policymakers, economists, and colleagues around the world to develop policy strategies that drive economic competitiveness, enable infrastructure growth, support AI development, and address workforce and education issues.
  • Partner closely with Google's economics team and regional teams around the world to develop economic arguments, reports, and narratives that help policymakers address complex issues related to technology and innovation.
  • Assess and articulate Google's economic impact for policymakers including how Google's products, investments, and infrastructure can support economic growth and broaden access to economic opportunity.
  • Analyze AI's impact on labor and education, and develop strategies for governments and the private sector to ensure that these technologies benefit workers across all sectors of the economy.

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
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