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Public Policy Manager roles at think tanks, federal agencies, nonprofits, and consulting firms regularly support EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Advanced-degree candidates with policy research, legislative analysis, or regulatory affairs backgrounds are well-positioned for employer-sponsored permanent residency in this field.
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About the Team
The Global Public Policy team’s work spans a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy, product, and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the Global Public Policy team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business. This is a highly collaborative, on-site role and requires five days per week in the office.
- Serve as a bridge between Global Public Policy and Monetization teams to integrate public policy considerations into product development and risk management
- Provides actionable intelligence and insights; convert political developments into strategic guidance to the business to increase awareness of public policy challenges and risks; advise on risk mitigation strategies
- Manage internal coordination with the business and cross-functional stakeholders for government and regulatory escalations
- Identify, monitor, analyze, and communicate relevant policy trends, legislative proposals and issues of importance to the company and its products.
- Inform and support public policy strategies and engagements and ensure the Global Public Policy team is updated on important product and business developments.
- Develop and maintain relations with key internal stakeholders including legal, product, communications, policy, and safety.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Government, Public Affairs, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- In-depth experience in Public Policy or Government Affairs experience, technology policy, and/or policy advocacy experience.
- Strong presentation, and analytical skills, including the ability to translate the business and innovation implications of public policy developments to global teams.
- Outstanding judgment, persuasion, mediation, and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional listening, problem-solving, and communications skills, including the ability to distill complex policy issues into easy to digest explanations and compelling messages.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and navigate varying priorities among multiple stakeholders toward shared goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the digital advertising industry and with advertising technology is strongly preferred.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually)
- Washington, DC The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $121600 - $220400 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
Responsibilities
About the Team
The Global Public Policy team’s work spans a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy, product, and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the Global Public Policy team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business. This is a highly collaborative, on-site role and requires five days per week in the office.
- Serve as a bridge between Global Public Policy and Monetization teams to integrate public policy considerations into product development and risk management
- Provides actionable intelligence and insights; convert political developments into strategic guidance to the business to increase awareness of public policy challenges and risks; advise on risk mitigation strategies
- Manage internal coordination with the business and cross-functional stakeholders for government and regulatory escalations
- Identify, monitor, analyze, and communicate relevant policy trends, legislative proposals and issues of importance to the company and its products.
- Inform and support public policy strategies and engagements and ensure the Global Public Policy team is updated on important product and business developments.
- Develop and maintain relations with key internal stakeholders including legal, product, communications, policy, and safety.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Government, Public Affairs, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- In-depth experience in Public Policy or Government Affairs experience, technology policy, and/or policy advocacy experience.
- Strong presentation, and analytical skills, including the ability to translate the business and innovation implications of public policy developments to global teams.
- Outstanding judgment, persuasion, mediation, and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional listening, problem-solving, and communications skills, including the ability to distill complex policy issues into easy to digest explanations and compelling messages.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and navigate varying priorities among multiple stakeholders toward shared goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the digital advertising industry and with advertising technology is strongly preferred.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually)
- Washington, DC The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $121600 - $220400 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Public Policy Manager
Document your policy credentials strategically
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available. Compile published policy briefs, legislative testimony, regulatory comments, or coalition work that demonstrates specialized expertise a generalist applicant couldn't replicate.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Federal contractors, large nonprofits, and bipartisan research institutions file PERM more consistently than campaign-cycle advocacy groups. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify which organizations have certified public policy or government affairs roles before.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Not every policy employer advertises green card sponsorship upfront. Migrate Mate surfaces Public Policy Manager roles filtered by verified green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to organizations that only offer H-1B visa or no sponsorship at all.
Align your degree field to PERM job requirements
PERM's minimum requirements must match your actual credentials. If your advanced degree is in public administration, international relations, or economics, confirm the job description specifies one of those fields rather than a broader or unrelated discipline.
Raise green card timelines during offer negotiation
Ask prospective employers whether they use concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing once a visa number is available. Knowing their process before you accept an offer helps you plan around backlogs, especially if your country of birth faces EB-2 priority date delays.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Review the O*NET profile for Policy Analysts and Managers to confirm the occupation's standard education and experience requirements. USCIS uses these benchmarks when adjudicating whether your specific role supports EB-2 advanced-degree classification or falls under EB-3.
Green Card Public Policy Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Public Policy Manager roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Public Policy Manager positions qualify for EB-2 because they normally require at least a master's degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or a related field. Roles with a bachelor's degree requirement and five or more years of progressive experience can qualify under EB-3. Your employer's job description must specify the minimum requirement used in the PERM application, and that requirement must match your actual credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Public Policy Manager roles?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, so your petition isn't subject to random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition even files, compared to the H-1B's faster initial status grant. EB-2 and EB-3 priority date backlogs vary significantly by country of birth.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for Public Policy Managers?
Federal contractors, think tanks, international development organizations, large nonprofits, and management consulting firms with government practice groups are the most consistent sponsors. Organizations that operate on multi-year project cycles or federal contracts have stronger institutional incentive to invest in the PERM process than smaller advocacy groups or campaign-funded offices where staffing turnover is higher. Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers in this category.
What does the PERM process actually require from my employer for this role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign, including job postings and internal notices, to demonstrate that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected. For Public Policy Manager roles, this typically means advertising the exact minimum requirements USCIS will later evaluate on the I-140. The employer files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL, and the role's education and experience requirements become legally binding for your green card petition.
Can I switch employers after my green card application is filed?
Once your I-140 petition has been approved and your priority date is current, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process, provided your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. For Public Policy Managers, USCIS generally accepts moves within policy analysis, regulatory affairs, or government relations as sufficiently similar. Your immigration attorney should document the occupational overlap carefully when you make the switch.