Senior Director, State Government Affairs - Cloud Data Center Infrastructure

Oracle; Dover; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

Job Description

Oracle, a Fortune 100 information technology company, seeks a Senior Director, State Government Affairs, reporting to the Vice President, State Government Affairs. Working across corporate functions and business units, the Senior Director, State Government Affairs will represent company interests before state and local government officials and external stakeholders and advance company objectives and issue priorities. The primary responsibilities will be to advise the company on the state and local government process, policy and regulatory environment required to advance company priorities for cloud data center infrastructure project delivery. The ideal candidate will have prior background and knowledge in working in the data center industry and in government affairs and develop company strategies required for engagement with state and local government officials to achieve project delivery success.

Responsibilities

1. Support the overall function of the state and local government affairs team by helping to represent company interests with third party groups and events.
2. Monitor state and local policy impacting the company.
3. Maintain a strong understanding of company operations to help identify how external policy decision-making may impact business initiatives.

The ideal candidate understands the importance of the role to the success of the organization; has a robust understanding of information technology across a broad spectrum of business and policy priorities and has demonstrated success in achieving results in support of specific objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRED SKILLS

1. Minimum 8-10 Years of experience in public policy - preferably tax, energy, land use and economic development policy - an understanding of technology policy, and working with, serving, and/or influencing government agencies.
2. Relationships with state and local officials including executive and legislative branch, regulatory officials, municipal government and other relevant stakeholders.
3. The ability to align impact of state and local policy with business interests and develop and execute strategies to lead and shape complex initiatives and solutions.
4. Ability to self-direct, including proven ability to prioritize, balance, and meet conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
5. Excellent written, oral communication, and analytical skills with an ability to reduce complex terms and concepts into readily understandable concepts for policy makers.
6. Experience briefing and staffing senior-level executives.
7. Experience managing contract lobbyists and representing corporate interests with other external resources (e.g. Consultants, trade associations).
8. Excel at representing company at external facing policy and political events.
9. Commitment to always acting with the highest integrity, including strict adherence to applicable laws and company values, which go beyond legal compliance.

Position Location: Remote / Work from Home (US-based only). Prefer CA, TX, DC.

Travel Component: approx. 25%-30% travel may be required to be successful in this role.

About Us

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.

We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.

Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.