Public Policy Manager (100% Remote)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking a Public Policy Manager on a contract basis to lead initiatives focused on youth online safety and well-being. This role is 100% remote.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly, deliver results under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and provide pragmatic, creative solutions to complex business challenges. This role requires strong judgment, concise business-focused advice, and the ability to build consensus across diverse teams, including public affairs, legal, operations, programs, and product. Experience working with policy stakeholders and policymakers, as well as thriving in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment, is essential. Strong analytical and writing skills, a solid work ethic, and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to monitor, respond to, and anticipate youth online safety and well-being issues.
• Develop frameworks to proactively identify online risks, create mitigation strategies, and effectively communicate these strategies to cross-functional partners.
• Engage with expert stakeholders to inform content and product policies, tools, operational responses, programs, and resources.
• Advise and support teams on youth safety and well-being public policy, content and product policies, tools, operational responses, programs, communications, and resources.
• Partner with the company’s policy, operations, product, integrity, and program teams to empower users to safely build connections and communities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related work experience
• Ability to deliver results under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Strong organizational skills and thrives in high-pressure environments.
• Experience working cross-functionally and building consensus across teams
• Proven track record of collaborating with diverse groups, including public affairs, legal, operations, programs, and product teams.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with attention to detail
• Capable of providing clear, concise, and business-focused advice and making sound judgments.
• Strong analytical skills, writing skills, and work ethic; detail-oriented.
• Experience working cross-functionally and building consensus across teams.
• Experience working with policy stakeholders and policymakers.
• Ability to provide concise, business-focused advice and make sound judgments.
• Experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in political science, policy, law, computer science, or related field.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage product managers, engineers, researchers, and executives.
• Proficiency in drafting formal policy documentation for diverse audiences.
• Experience advising on AI technologies and online platforms.
• Experience handling escalations and time-sensitive issues.
• Ability to articulate policies and their rationale to various audiences.
• Experience in adversarial simulation and red-teaming methodologies.
• Understanding of AI policy and technology issues, including key stakeholders, research initiatives, and industry trends.
• Familiarity with emerging tech trends and the ability to guide policy decisions in these areas.
• Skilled in identifying and mitigating risks through advanced testing and scenario planning.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.

* Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.