Government Affairs Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Lead and develop initiatives in collaboration with state and local governments.

• Collaborate with global strategy as well as internal business, legal, policy, compliance, and communications teams.

• Establish and maintain Expedia Group’s public policy operations in California and the North America region.

• Engage with elected officials and community partners at both state and local levels.

• Identify and address regulatory challenges and opportunities.

• Analyze and create legislative language and policy memoranda with support from internal teams.

• Monitor proposed legislation and administrative actions, updating internal teams on potential business impacts, passage, and implementation timelines.

• Advocate for Expedia Group’s public policy positions with state legislative and executive branches as well as local officials.

• Oversee government relations resources, including contract lobbying teams, political contributions, sponsorships, and partnerships.

• Act as a policy and advocacy subject matter expert throughout the organization.

• Prepare and present testimony, blog posts, and other communications materials in collaboration with the Public Affairs team.

• Foster partnerships with industry and grassroots coalitions, as well as policy allies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in public policy, community organization, media and communications, and advocacy strategy development and execution.

• Familiarity with local and state government processes and structures.

• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and communicating public policy language fluently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and promote lobbying and advocacy strategies.

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.

• Experience in formulating strategies for challenging communications and legislative issues.

• Capability to make high-level recommendations and strategic decisions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Wellness reimbursement.

• Travel reimbursement.

• Travel discounts.

• Membership in the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN).

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Support for career growth.