Vice President, Global Affairs

Okta•Washington, DC

21h•$322,000 - $443,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Okta is seeking a commercially minded executive to lead its newly consolidated Global Affairs organization, bringing together Government Affairs, Sustainability & Responsible Technology, and Social Impact & Nonprofit Go-To-Market (Okta for Good). The role operates at the intersection of public policy, trust, commercial strategy, and social good, helping Okta navigate regulatory requirements, support enterprise and public-sector customers, advocate for business-aligned policy, and maintain the company’s brand and cultural impact. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, the Vice President will connect Okta’s legal and compliance frameworks, responsible stewardship programs, and go-to-market activities. The role provides executive leadership and support to experienced domain leaders who oversee day-to-day operations, while serving as a thoughtful, courageous, and publicly vocal advocate for Global Affairs. The leader will set a unified strategy that supports commercial growth; lead government affairs and public-sector engagement; oversee sustainability strategy, disclosures, and compliance; champion responsible AI governance; and guide Okta for Good’s nonprofit business, product donations, and philanthropic commitments. The position also represents Okta with external stakeholders, works across internal functions, and develops a high-performing leadership team. The position is listed with a hybrid designation. The annual base salary range is $322,000–$443,300 for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area and $288,000–$396,000 for candidates in California (excluding the San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington. Okta also offers equity where applicable, bonus, benefits, and paid leave in accordance with applicable plans and policies.

Requirements

15 or more years of experience spanning Government Affairs, Public Policy, Global Affairs, Social Impact, and/or Corporate Strategy.
Strong demonstrated background in Government Affairs and public-sector engagement.
Executive-level experience in fast-paced, complex organizations.
Senior-level financial oversight experience, including managing large operating and/or philanthropic budgets.
Deep understanding of how public policy, sustainability, and social impact can drive revenue and mitigate enterprise risk.
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with proven external speaking and public advocacy experience in high-stakes settings.
Ability to influence C-level executives and the Board of Directors.
Strong systems thinking and ability to manage ambiguity and unite disparate functions into a cohesive strategy.
Track record of empowering seasoned domain experts and providing executive support for their work.
Demonstrated ability and passion for championing policy, cultural, brand, and social impact functions.

Nice To Haves

Enterprise SaaS or technology experience.
Experience in cybersecurity, identity, trust, or AI governance.
Existing relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry coalitions relevant to Okta’s business.
Deep day-one expertise in Government Affairs, ESG, or philanthropy is not required.

Responsibilities

Set a unified Global Affairs strategy that supports commercial growth in large enterprise and public-sector markets.
Serve as an executive champion for trust, responsible AI, and mission-aligned growth.
Represent Okta with government officials, regulators, enterprise customers, nonprofit partners, and investors.
Present the organization's vision and operations to employees, executives, and board members.
Lead Okta’s global Government Affairs strategy, shaping regulatory environments and advancing public policy priorities through thought leadership and advocacy.
Partner with go-to-market and public-sector sales leaders to accelerate pipeline and create commercial opportunities.
Expand Okta’s thought leadership in critical technology domains.
Expand the capacity and reach of Government Affairs by leveraging cross-trained talent across Global Affairs.
Oversee sustainability strategy, disclosures, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Drive the reset and Board approval of Okta’s Science-Based Targets for emissions reductions.
Champion a centralized Responsible AI governance program across the business and with customers.
Oversee Okta’s nonprofit business and product donation commitment, partnering with go-to-market teams to drive growth while balancing social impact.
Oversee Okta’s donor-advised fund, including execution of the current $50 million philanthropic commitment and development of a future funding strategy.
Champion Okta’s culture of giving and sustain employee engagement and brand value.
Operate a go-to-market overlay model to drive revenue through compliance readiness, sustainability commitments, and nonprofit product offerings.
Position Okta as a trusted partner to the public sector and highly regulated customers.
Manage and develop a high-performing leadership team, empowering experienced leaders.
Foster cross-pollination so team members can expand expertise across government affairs, ESG, and social impact.
Strengthen cross-functional relationships with go-to-market, Sales, Product, Marketing, Security, and Legal.