Microsoft Director Cybersecurity Policy Diplomacy 

Belgium, Brussels 

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related field AND proficient experience in the private sector, government, or academia.
• Proven track record engaging with government officials, political and corporate stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to discuss and advance complex technical and policy concepts with diverse stakeholders at various levels.
• Demonstrated ability to drive impactful campaigns to address complex challenges, individually and as part of a wider, matrixed team.
• Flexibility and willingness to shift priorities and adapt to new policy needs, leveraging government affairs background and expertise.
• A collaborative and team-first mindset and a desire to learn and grow

• Lead and engage on behalf of Microsoft on EU cybersecurity policy and diplomacy initiatives consistent with Microsoft principles and practices.
• Advocate for relevant policy issues and develop, drive and positively impact corresponding EU campaigns in collaboration with internal stakeholders and European government affairs colleagues on priority issues, strategies, and/or programs.
• Participate in internal/external events and supports executive engagements in the EU.
• Represent Microsoft on cybersecurity policy and diplomacy initiatives in industry fora and public private partnerships.
• Proactively build and maintain a strong and impactful stakeholder network in Brussels to better inform and execute on Microsoft's objectives in key priority areas and position the company as key partner for EU policymakers.
• Help assess and create internal awareness of key cybersecurity policy and diplomacy initiatives and their implications for Microsoft.