Director, Cybersecurity Policy and Diplomacy

Microsoft has an immediate opportunity for a highly skilled, experienced government affairs professional to join the Customer Security and Trust Organization as Director, Cybersecurity Policy and Diplomacy. The Cybersecurity Policy and Diplomacy team’s mission is to work with governments, the private sector, and civil society to advocate for and implement policies aimed at achieving a more secure cyberspace, both domestically and at the international level.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team on critical issues of company-wide and international importance. The position is based at the company headquarters in Redmond.

• Lead and engage on behalf of Microsoft on US digital diplomacy initiatives consistent with Microsoft principles and practices.
• Shape US digital diplomacy approaches in partnership with colleagues around the world, as well as external industry partners and other stakeholders. This includes representing Microsoft in relevant industry associations, external events, and direct engagements
• Advocate for relevant policy issues and develop, drive and positively impact corresponding campaigns in collaboration with internal stakeholders and global Microsoft colleagues on priority issues, strategies, and/or programs.  
• Participate in internal/external events and support executive engagements in the US and across the globe.  
• Represent Microsoft on digital diplomacy initiatives in industry fora and public private partnerships.  
• Proactively build and maintain impactful stakeholder network in the US and elsewhere to better inform and execute Microsoft's objectives in key priority areas and position the company as key partner for US and global policymakers.
• Help assess and create internal awareness of key digital diplomacy initiatives and their implications for Microsoft.  

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
  • OR equivalent experience
• Experience in developing and managing strategic relationships to advocate and influence public/technology policy priorities and a proven track record engaging with government officials, political, civil society and corporate stakeholders. 

Preferred/Additional Qualifications 

• Excellent understanding of the wider UN cyber norms landscape to help inform policy considerations and opportunities for the company, coupled with a proven track record of supporting the concept of meaningful multistakeholder diplomacy.
• Excellent understanding of geopolitics, coupled with the ability to clearly communicate complex geopolitical, technical and policy issues in a nuanced manner to different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to drive impactful campaigns to address complex challenges, individually and as part of a wider, matrixed team. 
• Flexibility and willingness to shift priorities and adapt to new policy needs, leveraging government affairs background and expertise.
• A collaborative and team-first mindset and a desire to learn and grow.

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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 11, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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