Senior Director, State Government Affairs - Cloud Data Center Infrastructure

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. 

 

#LI-NP4

Career Level - IC5

Additional responsibilities will include supporting the overall function of the state and local government affairs team by helping to represent company interests with third party groups and events, monitoring state and local policy impacting the company and maintaining 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

• 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 
• Relationships with state and local officials including executive and legislative branch, regulatory officials, municipal government and other relevant stakeholders
• 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
• Ability to self-direct, including proven ability to prioritize, balance, and meet conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision 
• Excellent written, oral communication, and analytical skills with an ability to reduce complex terms and concepts into readily understandable concepts for policy makers 
• Experience briefing and staffing senior-level executives
• Experience managing contract lobbyists and representing corporate interests with other external resources (e.g. Consultants, trade associations)
• Excel at representing company at external facing policy and political events
• 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

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $109,200 to $223,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds.

When everyone’s voice is heard, we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. It’s why we’re committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.

We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.

Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by calling +1 888 404 2494, option one.

Disclaimer:

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.

* Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer