Director, Public Policy

Posted:
10/9/2024, 5:18:47 PM

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
Remote

​​#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a seasoned Public Policy/Government Affairs professional to manage relationships with a growing network of external stakeholders. This includes national government entities, multilateral government organizations, public-private partnerships, and NGO/private partner organizations–including think tanks, academic institutions, trade groups/associations, etc. The candidate will learn CrowdStrike’s full portfolio of capabilities and advocate for the company effectively. The ideal candidate has recent, applied government/public policy experience with such organizations, demonstrated interest, and a meaningful background in international cybersecurity policy issues. 

Must be a highly-organized self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment; be able to both lead and follow; be able to operate independently and across federated teams and across cultures; and successfully build and maintain strong relationships with executives, staff, and a variety of external stakeholders globally. Candidates with operational cybersecurity experience are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

This is an important role within our Privacy & Public Policy organization, which is situated within the Office of the President. The team is globally distributed and integral to CrowdStrike’s corporate and technology strategy.

  • Maintain strong, professional relationships with government entities, partner organizations, and external stakeholders throughout the Asia Pacific, India, and beyond, spanning distinct workplace cultures and timezones. 

  • Lead and manage lobbying efforts in the region and represent CrowdStrike in industry associations. Monitor and analyze government budget developments and initiatives. 

  • Manage a wide variety of CrowdStrike-supported projects and engagements. Coordinate, staff, and support CrowdStrike principal-level meetings and events. Provide logistical and administrative support for these opportunities as necessary.  

  • Facilitate quick-turnaround feedback from internal subject matter experts on time-sensitive projects and manage longer-term project delivery. Help distill CrowdStrike policy positions, sometimes regarding highly technical, rapidly-developing issues. Clearly and persuasively communicate these positions to stakeholders. Manage and contribute substantially to Requests for Comment (RFCs) on policy issues.

  • Proactively identify business risks and opportunities related to public policy developments.

  • Partner with and advise internal Legal, Marketing, Technology Strategy, and Public Sector/Sales teams.

  • Assist with other U.S. and international policy-related opportunities and initiatives, as appropriate.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience, master’s degree preferred.

  • Applied experience in Singapore and supplementary regional expertise in one or more major regional markets (i.e., Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, and/or New Zealand). Applicable foreign language proficiency is a plus. 

  • Direct policymaking or government operational experience

  • Proven track record of monitoring technical and/or cybersecurity policy issues. 

  • Outstanding writing skills, professionalism, and an aptitude for briefing and public speaking. 

  • Ability to manage outside lobbyists and/or consultants.

  • High degree of endurance and flexibility, with the ability to work autonomously and effectively manage competing priorities.

  • Effective team player with the ability to meet project deadlines with exceptional attention to detail. 

  • Bonus qualifications: Expertise in privacy, competition, trade, and consumer protection issues; formal legal training/experience.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

  • Remote-first culture

  • Market leader in compensation and equity awards with option to participate in ESPP in eligible countries

  • Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements

  • Physical and mental wellness programs 

  • Paid parental leave, including adoption 

  • A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities

  • Access to CrowdStrike University, LinkedIn Learning and Jhanna

  • Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration

  • Birthday time-off in your local country

  • Work with people who are passionate in our mission and Great Place to Work certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.

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