Government Affairs Manager
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Job Description
Government Affairs Manager advancing Expedia Group’s travel policy positions with California and local governments. Building coalitions, tracking legislation, and leading advocacy communications.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead engagements with state and local governments
- Coordinate with global strategy and internal business, legal, policy and compliance, and communications teams
- Build and sustain Expedia Group’s public policy operations in California and the North America region
- Engage elected officials and community partners at the state and local levels
- Identify and respond to regulatory challenges and opportunities
- Read and develop legislative language and policy memoranda with internal team support
- Track proposed legislation and administrative actions and update internal teams on potential business impacts, passage, and implementation dates
- Lobby and advocate for Expedia Group’s public policy positions with state legislative and executive branches and local officials
- Lead government relations resources, including contract lobby teams, political contributions, sponsorships, and partnerships
- Serve as a policy and advocacy issue-area expert across the company
- Draft and deliver testimony, blog posts, and other communications content with the Public Affairs team
- Build partnerships with industry and grassroots coalitions and policy allies
Requirements:
- Experience in public policy, community organization, media and communications, and advocacy strategy development and implementation
- Understanding of local and state government processes and structures
- Ability to read, understand, and communicate public policy language fluently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to create and advance lobbying and advocacy strategies
- Ability to prioritize multiple sophisticated projects under time constraints
- Experience developing strategies for difficult communications and legislative challenges
- Ability 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
- International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership
- Flexible work arrangements
- Career growth support
















