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Microsoft · 2 days ago

Government Affairs Director, Infrastructure

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$132K/yr - $258K/yr

6+ years exp

Microsoft is a global technology company dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations. They are seeking a Government Affairs Director for Infrastructure to engage with state and local governments to advance policies that enable the development of data centers, while promoting Microsoft as a trusted leader in AI and cloud services.

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Responsibilities

Promote Microsoft as a trusted local and worldwide leader in providing AI and cloud services and responsibly developing the infrastructure to host those services

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with state and local government officials in your regions

Advocate for public policy positions conducive to data center development including, but not limited to issues of energy, taxation, development, workforce and sustainability

Work closely with Microsoft’s Public Affairs and TechSpark teams to provide communications and programming in communities surrounding data center development

Work closely with data center development teams and their executive leadership to support their work with local government and regulators in key markets

Represent Microsoft interests with governments, business and community organizations to enhance Microsoft’s state and local presence

In consultation with Microsoft’s State Government Affairs team, coordinate government affairs consultants / lobbyists activities in furtherance of Microsoft’s policy agenda in select geographies

Represent Microsoft at external events, meetings and conferences when needed

Identify opportunities for collaboration with other organizations on issues of mutual interest

Develop coalitions to support Microsoft’s policy agenda as appropriate

Build effective advocacy campaigns focusing on improving perceptions and driving adoption of long-range public policy goals

Ensure compliance of lobbying and political activities with state and local laws / regulations and Microsoft’s Standards of Business Conduct

Qualification

Public PolicyGovernment AffairsAdvocacyStrategic PlanningReal Estate DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementLobbyingMultitaskingPrioritizationCollaboration

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

Experience in advocacy in technology, real estate development, or government space and experience in developing and implementing strategic plans to drive policy and development objectives

Preferred

Experience with technology and related public policy issues at the state and local level and the ability to engage effectively in a variety of public settings

Experience in real estate development for complex projects, including working with community members, local elected officials, and other stakeholders

Experience managing outside resources, including lobbying firms and trade associations

Ability to multitask, prioritize, working with peers and managers with a bias for action