Sr. Director - Government Affairs

Elastic

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $240,300—$380,200 usd; bonus/equity: eligibl...
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Government affairs strategy
Public sector business engagement
Legislation and policy initiatives
** Elastic is seeking a Sr. Director of Government Affairs to lead its government relations strategy from Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in public policy or government affairs, particularly in the tech sector, and will be responsible for engaging with government entities and developing strategic initiatives. **

Job Summary

  • Define and lead the Government Affairs strategy for the company, aligning it with key business priorities.
  • Ensure company engagement on key legislation and policy initiatives impacting Elastic's business and work with business leaders to align 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.

Matching Summary

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** Elastic is seeking a Sr. Director of Government Affairs to lead its government relations strategy from Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in public policy or government affairs, particularly in the tech sector, and will be responsible for engaging with government entities and developing strategic initiatives. **

Salary

Base: $240,300—$380,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program; Benefits: Company-matched 401k up to 6%, health coverage, flexible locations and schedules, generous vacation days, volunteer time off, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Government Affairs strategy
  • Public sector business engagement
  • Legislation and policy initiatives
  • Global government affairs strategy
  • Relationship building with government entities

Nice-to-have

  • Open source, licensed product, SaaS
  • Search, data governance, cybersecurity, AI
  • Thrive in innovation
  • Flexibly prioritize
  • Think creatively on your feet

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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