SAP Director/Senior Director US Government Affairs 

United States, District of Columbia, Washington 

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EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

• BASIC RESPONSIBILITY:

The Senior Director will work to further SAP’s workforce, cybersecurity, appropriations, cloud security and other IT modernization efforts by aligning with internal business units and assisting with political outreach, as well as with think tank and third-party relationships to Members of Congress and Administration officials involved in setting software and business policy. These efforts will advance SAP’s overall Global Corporate Affairs objectives, support SAP’s customers, and improve SAP’s significant position in the world.

• SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director/Senior Director, U.S. Government Affairs responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: * Helps enhance the SAP America Washington, D.C. office by assisting in the development of the Government Affairs practice. * Designs plans for government outreach and thought leadership by providing analysis of emerging or existing legislative public policy issues impacting the company. * Gathers intelligence and assists in the preparation of position papers, policy briefings, presentations, and other materials related to government actions. *Develops and implements legislative and regulatory agendas on matters relating to cybersecurity and privacy issues of interest and concern to SAP, both domestically and internationally. * Increases SAP’s visibility and presence on Capitol Hill and with the White House. * Works on complex issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors and seeks to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. * Clearly identifies and communicates corporate positions and objectives. * Collaborates internally with relevant stakeholders and networks with key contacts outside of their own area of expertise. * Evaluates pending legislation and regulations that may impact SAP in close consultation with the Vice President, Head of U.S. Government Affairs to develop recommendations and prepare communications for senior management. * Develops and maintains SAP America PAC.* Advocates public policy positions on cybersecurity, workforce, appropriations, cloud security and other IT modernization issues before government officials and other stakeholders. *Advises internal stakeholders on the impact of public policy, procedures, issues and matters under negotiation.* Projects include development and implementation of public policy activities, government, and industry lobbying efforts, and identifying new opportunities to favorably advancing SAP’s policy agenda.*

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years’ experience as a government relations executive, a Congressional staffer, or as a senior public servant in a relevant government agency, department, or business. Previous experience and qualifications should include:

• A thorough understanding of U.S. legislative process, including the roles and decision making processes of the Executive Agencies, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives.
• Expertise in policy areas of workforce, cybersecurity, cloud security, appropriations or government IT modernization strongly preferred.
• Experience advocating before Congress and/or the Executive Branch on behalf of corporations, trades associations, or any other interest group strongly preferred.
• First-hand experience with Congressional committee process; floor practice and procedure.
• Established relationships on Capitol Hill as well as with key Executive Branch agencies.
• The ability to persuasively communicate complex concepts at the highest level of government.
• Experience assisting in the development and implementation of government affairs programs.
• A track record of achievement in advancing important issues through the legislative process.
• Ability to work across functions with both internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse work environment and drive influential change across organizations.
• Desire and ability to learn and advocate on new policy issues effectively.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

The Director/Senior Director, U.S. Government Affairs, will have:

• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal).
• Proven creative problem solving history, ability to work well collaboratively and under pressure.
• Outstanding leadership and professional presence.
• Highly motivated self-starter, results orientated and must enjoy a fast paced environment.
• Team player and willingness to pitch in when necessary.
• Strong political skills, including knowledge of political campaigns and fundraising.
• Acute political sensitivity.
• Superior analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• A strong record of reliability and the ability to develop new and creative ideas.
• An exemplary performance record and a clear reputation for ethical conduct.
• Outstanding people skills and a strong substantive ability to converse on complex public policy.
• A keen sense of protocol and the ability to work comfortably and effectively with top level government officials and with the senior leadership of SAP.
• The ability to be a quick study -- someone who can quickly learn the company’s issues and the business community’s perspective on them.

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