Government Affairs Manager

Expedia Group

. Develop and lead engagements with state and local governments .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $137,000 - $191,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public policy development and advocacy, with strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement and strategic communication. Proficient in navigating local and state government processes while effectively managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

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Public Policy ExperienceStakeholder EngagementAdvocacy Strategy DevelopmentLegislative AnalysisStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legislative Language DevelopmentPolicy Memorandum CreationRegulatory Challenge IdentificationLobbying and AdvocacyProject Prioritization

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationStrategic Decision-MakingCollaborationCommunity Organization

Industry Keywords

Government RelationsPublic AffairsCoalition BuildingGrassroots AdvocacyPolitical Contributions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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