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The Government Affairs Director in China plays a crucial role in managing the relationship between Microsoft and government entities in China. This position is part of the Corporate External and Legal Affairs (CELA) team, reporting to the China Government Affair Lead. The focus is on developing and implementing strategies that advance Microsoft’s public policy goals.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy and Policy Management: Advocate for and manage policy issues, leading the company’s engagement and campaigns with senior internal stakeholders related to government affairs. Contribute to and develop Microsoft’s policy agenda and advocacy strategies for top priorities.

• Strategic Development: Develop strategies for multiple regulatory and legislative initiatives by serving as a subject matter expert on these issues to assess their impact on Microsoft’s goals and objectives. Implement strategies for leveraging partnerships with external partners and key influencers to advance Microsoft's public policy agenda.

• Network Building: Build and maintain a strong, ongoing network and coalition with complex governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to align interests and significantly advance Microsoft's objectives in key priority areas. Establish strategic relationships that position Microsoft as a key trusted advisor to targeted political leadership and trade/think-tank organizations in the region.

• Internal Collaboration: Serve as a strategic partner to key business leads, building Microsoft's reputation, and assisting in removing roadblocks to drive business results. Collaborate with and influence senior-level internal stakeholders and subject matter experts within and outside of Government Affairs to ensure mutual understanding and alignment of objectives, priorities, and resources.

• Representation and Communication: Direct political strategies, provide strategic vision, and develop communication frameworks and messaging in partnership with the Communications team. Support executive engagement and participation in key events.

• Compliance and Values: Treat others with fairness and respect, show empathy and compassion, and model compliance while representing Microsoft Values and the One Microsoft culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Admin, or related field AND 5+ years work experience in Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Public Policy, or Government

• OR 8+ years work experience in Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, or Public Policy.

• Strong understanding of regulatory and legislative processes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .