Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager, Wiz
About The Position
Wiz, recently acquired by Google, is reinventing cloud and AI security and helping organizations secure everything they build and run. The Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager will develop and implement a strategic policy and advocacy agenda focused on federal policies that support resilient digital infrastructure for the cloud and AI era. The role communicates policy opportunities and risks to corporate and government leaders, shapes cybersecurity policy through proposed regulations and industry standards, and represents Wiz’s interests in executive- and legislative-branch processes. The position supports the continued growth and maturity of Wiz’s government affairs program, including educating federal policymakers, helping create a favorable regulatory environment, and supporting public-sector market development. It also involves advising the Global Head of Government Affairs for Wiz on policy developments and strategic planning, developing government-affairs materials, engaging third-party policy influencers, and publishing or speaking publicly on behalf of Wiz.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 7 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, or in relevant private-sector organizations or industry associations.
- Experience with emerging-technology public-policy trends, such as cybersecurity, cloud, cross-border data flows and digital trade, competition, or artificial intelligence.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading complex initiatives across cross-functional teams, such as Legal, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Sales.
- Expertise and relationships with state, local, or international governments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory and policy matters in easily understood language.
- Excellent people and negotiation skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong federal government contacts.
Responsibilities
- Support the continued growth and maturity of the Wiz government affairs program, focusing on educating federal policymakers, crafting a favorable regulatory environment, and supporting public-sector market development.
- Identify the need for and lead the development of government-affairs products for internal and external audiences.
- Assist and advise the Global Head of Government Affairs for Wiz on policy developments, challenges, opportunities, and tactical and long-term strategic planning.
- Manage engagement with third-party policy influencers, including think tanks, civil society groups, philanthropies, and other bodies, in support of Wiz priorities.
- Publish and communicate publicly and on the record on behalf of Wiz.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
