The Government Affairs team helps shape policy and strategy on a range of issues, and manages Apple’s interactions with federal legislators. Our team has experience working at a high level in government, as well as experience working as policy advocates. We have a strong passion for crafting policy and strategic engagement campaigns that impact Apple’s local government business for many years to come.
As Government Affairs Manager, you will help us developing and deepen relationships with both U.S. based and local industrial and trade associations, Federal Congress, Federal and State government ministries, particularly with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation, Ministry of Communication, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of the Environment, with regulatory agencies such as ANATEL, ANCINE, ANPD, ANVISA, and INMETRO (product certifications).
Description
Interlocutor with key government agencies closely related to Apple’s businesses in Brazil at both the state and federal level, both executive and legislative.
Regularly communicate, engage and coordinate with both U.S. based and local industrial and trade associations, including but not restrict to technology regulation, data privacy, AI, and competition.
Regularly communicate and engage government with partners in state and federal governments to secure the government approval, policy support and changes, including but not restrict to actively engages with Congress on technology regulation, data privacy, AI, competition and regulatory permits, aiming to influence policy through direct advocacy, research.
Assist the Head for Latin America Government Affairs to plan and implement the GA Brazil and Regional strategies, including bringing to bear the corporate business plan and growth strategy.
Support, align, coordinate and work with the local Government Affairs and other Apple teams for policy, regulatory, communication, and all other necessary issues. Key interlocutor on manufacturing and sales issues.
Monitor changes in public policies, organization structure, decision-making processes; update the overall relationship portfolio; and identify meaningful partners and key figures.
Minimum Qualifications
15+ years of experience working in a Government Affairs position in multinational corporations, government organizations and/or trade associations in Brazil.
Proficiency in English and Portuguese.
Ability to travel up to 50% mainly within Brazil but also in Latin America and USA.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership positions in major industry associations.
Skills in communicating with government officials and internal business units.
Experience with the international tech industry, international trade and political landscape.
Experience developing politically diverse public affairs campaigns on the federal, state, congress and/or international level.
Thrive in an ambiguous work environment.
Influence and inspire change across multiple organizations and time zones.
Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Experience in advocating for policies that support the internet ecosystem, including Data Security, Privacy, AI, Digital Governance, Economic Development, Tax and Manufacturing.
Ability to gather insights and communicate about complex technology policy issues to policymakers and a general audience.
Develop public policy proposals aimed at mitigating trade barriers and unique regulations.
Master’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
Proficiency in Spanish.