Microsoft · 1 week ago
State Government Affairs, Senior Director
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $284K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft is dedicated to driving positive change by partnering with governments and communities to advance key economic and societal priorities. In this influential role, you’ll engage with local and state officials, build meaningful relationships, and champion strategies that reflect Microsoft’s core values while advancing important policy and business goals.
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Responsibilities
Set the strategic vision for Microsoft’s government affairs initiatives in the Eastern Region of the U.S, including assigned states and localities driving high-impact programs that deliver on policy, regulatory, and political objectives
Lead the design and execution of key policy campaigns, collaborating across functions locally and globally to amplify Microsoft’s voice
Inspire and manage a team of high-performing government affairs professionals and external consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
Shape Microsoft’s policy agenda on a diverse set of issues—such as technology, privacy, AI, education, and healthcare—by crafting innovative campaigns that move the needle
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, offering insight and counsel on complex, high-stakes challenges facing the company and the broader industry
Anticipate emerging opportunities and threats in a fast-changing environment and lead the development of forward-thinking strategies to address them
Oversee compliance with all lobbying regulations in the region, ensuring Microsoft maintains the highest standards of integrity and transparency
Direct advocacy efforts to shape regulations and legislation, working alongside coalitions and interest groups to secure outcomes that benefit Microsoft’s products, customers, and communities
Cultivate and sustain influential relationships with elected officials, regulators, and opinion leaders, building Microsoft’s reputation as a trusted partner and thought leader
Leverage partnerships with external influencers to propel Microsoft’s policy and political agenda at the state and local level
Gather and apply strategic intelligence from your network of senior executives and stakeholders to inform Microsoft’s future direction
Advise and collaborate with executives to secure buy-in on policy positions, and prepare leaders for public testimony on critical and complex issues
Champion innovative solutions and cutting-edge initiatives that advance Microsoft’s long-term vision and priorities
Drive the creation of strategic alliances with a diverse range of partners—from government agencies to think tanks and community leaders—aligning interests and turning stakeholders into advocates for Microsoft’s policy and business goals
Provide thought leadership to overcome regulatory hurdles, partnering closely with the Public Sector and key business leaders to unlock new market opportunities
Lead and collaborate on high-impact, cross-group projects—including those involving senior executives—to develop actionable, scalable solutions for Microsoft’s most pressing challenges
Resolve competing policy perspectives by working with Microsoft’s senior leaders in both legal and business units, ensuring a unified, company-wide approach to high-visibility issues
Influence and align with senior internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to drive shared objectives and priority outcomes
Coordinate communications across departments to guarantee all stakeholders stay informed and engaged on evolving issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field, plus 8+ years of experience in government affairs, corporate affairs, public policy, or government, or related area OR equivalent experience
Preferred
A track record (8+ years) of building and managing strategic relationships to champion public and technology policy priorities
Direct experience with lobbying and designing/executing policy campaigns, ideally in partnership with external consultants
Familiarity with emerging technology policy issues, or the ability to quickly master complex technical and regulatory topics
Experience crafting responses to legislative and policy processes
Exceptional political awareness, analytical ability, and government relations expertise
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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$1MKey Investors
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2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M
Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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