Sr. Director - Government Affairs

Elastic Cloud

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $240,300—$380,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligibl...
On-site
Government affairs strategy
Public sector business engagement
Legislation and policy initiatives
Elastic Cloud is seeking a Sr. Director of Government Affairs for its Washington, DC location, focusing on developing and executing government strategies that align with the company's business priorities. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in public policy or government affairs, particularly within the software and SaaS sectors

Job Summary

  • Define and lead the Government Affairs strategy for the company, working with global Public Sector business to identify key funding opportunities and messaging.
  • Ensure company engagement on key legislation and policy initiatives that impact Elastic’s business and develop a global Government Affairs strategy.
  • Act as Elastic’s Government Affairs voice in Washington, D.C., building and maintaining professional relationships with members of federal, state and local government entities and agencies.

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Elastic Cloud is seeking a Sr. Director of Government Affairs for its Washington, DC location, focusing on developing and executing government strategies that align with the company's business priorities. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in public policy or government affairs, particularly within the software and SaaS sectors.

Salary

Base: $240,300—$380,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program; Benefits: Company-matched 401k up to 6%, holistic employee well-being benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Government Affairs strategy
  • Public sector business engagement
  • Legislation and policy initiatives
  • Government relations
  • Industry associations collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Search, data governance, cybersecurity, AI, open source
  • Thrives in innovation
  • Flexible prioritization
  • Creative thinking on feet
  • Independent and collaborative work

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in public policy/government affairs
  • Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, business or equivalent
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with industry groups
  • Demonstrated ability to build plans and policies
  • Experience with complex software and SaaS solutions

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