Microsoft · 1 week ago
State Government Affairs Director
United States, California, Mountain View
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$132K/yr - $258K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft recognizes the vital role collaboration between the public and private sectors plays in addressing global challenges. To strengthen this partnership, we are seeking a State Government Affairs Director to join our team, focused on engaging state and local leaders in California to advance Microsoft’s policy, political, sales and business priorities while ensuring alignment with the company’s overarching values and strategic vision.
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Responsibilities
Providing strategic vision and leadership to establish top-priority program frameworks aimed at achieving policy, regulatory, political, and sales objectives. This involves managing consultants within the assigned region, coordinating efforts with local peers and internal colleagues, and ensuring the effective execution of established Microsoft programs
Advance Microsoft’s policy agenda across a wide array of issues, crafting strategic plans and capitalizing on novel opportunities to position Microsoft as a forward-looking industry leader. They will act as an advisor to executive management on complex and critical industry matters, offering counsel that reflects a deep understanding of the rapidly changing and often ambiguous environment in which Microsoft operates
Oversee lobbying compliance within the region, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards while driving impactful advocacy efforts
Collaborate with U.S. Public Sector and Industry Solutions teams to accelerate cloud and AI adoption by state and local government agencies
The Director will be responsible for developing and maintaining an understanding of Microsoft products and services and their suitability for various government functions and competitive advantages
The State Government Affairs Director will play an integral role in connecting Microsoft’s business objectives with meaningful public policy initiatives, fostering relationships that support the company’s values and mission, and driving innovative solutions to meet the needs of the diverse communities Microsoft serves
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Technology, Law, Liberal Arts, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years work experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, government, or related area
OR equivalent experience
Preferred
8+ years of experience in building strategic relationships to advocate and influence public and technology policy priorities
Expertise in direct lobbying, policy campaigns, and managing external consultants
Familiarity with emerging technology public policy and the ability to quickly grasp complex technical and regulatory issues
Experience drafting responses to legislative and policy processes
Track record of coalition-building with industry representatives and other external stakeholders
Ability to analyze technical aspects of regulatory proposals and communicate business and policy implications effectively
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently or collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Experience advocating on technology-related public policy issues and managing external resources including lobbying firms and trade associations
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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