OverviewMicrosoft 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. This role is focused on engaging state and local leaders in the Mid-Atlantic Region to advance Microsoft’s policy, political, sales and business priorities while ensuring alignment with the company’s overarching values and strategic vision.
The State Government Affairs Director will lead efforts to shape public policy across the state and local levels to advance key issues including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data privacy, education, and Microsoft’s AI infrastructure and data center objectives. This individual will spearhead the advancement of Microsoft’s policy positions, identify strategic opportunities to further long-term goals, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build Microsoft’s reputation as a trusted partner to government institutions. A critical aspect of this role involves cultivating strong relationships with elected officials, government agencies, regulators, and influential opinion leaders to drive impactful outcomes for Microsoft.
This role encompasses responsibility for legislative and executive branch lobbying at the state and local levels. Additionally, the Director will partner with Microsoft’s Public Sector sales organization to help drive the use, adoption, and expansion of Microsoft’s AI and cloud technologies in the public sector, ensuring alignment with policy objectives and leveraging opportunities for innovation. A key facet of this position is representing Microsoft externally with government bodies, regulators, and third-party entities, while simultaneously working internally with senior executives and cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and ensure cohesive execution of strategies.
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.
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.
Required/minimum qualifications
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
Government Affairs IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $132,200 - $258,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,800 - $278,900 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.