Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent.
Our Wizards from over 13 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 45% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster.
SUMMARY
We’re looking for a Federal Government Affairs Director to help us engage with public sector leaders in Washington, DC. In this role, you will report to the Global Head of Government Affairs. You will work alongside a team of Wizards, including the public sector legal team, sales, marketing, and threat intelligence. Our ideal candidate blends strong technical and policy aptitude, superior attention to detail, is a strong influencer and has great presentation skills. Our priority is supporting government policies that promote secure cloud infrastructure for organizations globally. We do that by listening, asking questions and educating.
We are focused on candidates located in Washington D.C., but support hybrid models in this location.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Support the continued growth and maturity of our government affairs program, with a focus on educating federal policymakers, crafting a favorable regulatory environment and providing support to public sector market development.
- Pro-actively identify the need for and lead the development of government affairs products for both internal and external consumption.
- Assist and advise the Global Head of Government Affairs on policy developments, challenges and opportunities, including both tactical and long-term strategic planning.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with decisionmakers across Congress and the Executive Branch.
- Support our work with consultants and industry associations in pursuit of effective policy outcomes.
- Manage engagement with third-party influencers in the policy environment, including think tanks, civil society groups, philanthropies and other bodies in support of Wiz priorities.
- Publish and speak publicly and on the record on behalf of Wiz.
- Develop close working relationships with teams across Wiz, including legal, compliance, standards, security, product, finance, communications, sales and sustainability.
- Perform other duties as required.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- 7+ years of experience in advocacy or public policy/government affairs, including a breadth of experience across government, military, consulting, thought leadership and/or prior in-house roles.
- Strong familiarity with emerging technology public policy trends in the areas of cybersecurity, cloud, cross-border data flow and digital trade, competition, artificial intelligence and public sector procurement.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex regulatory and policy matters into easily understood language.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Strong government contacts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Additional expertise and relationships with State, Local and/or International Governments is a plus, but not required.
Candidates must meet EAR part 772 and ITAR 120.15 definition of a U.S. person (Any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (green card holder); or any individual who is granted status as a “protected person”) and that they reside in the contiguous United States.
Benefits
Wiz offers a competitive package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Below provides a description of our current benefits for employees in the US. Specific benefits may vary by location.
Health & Welfare Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Home Office Setup reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Monthly Connectivity reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial Benefits
- Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)
Time Off
- Flexible paid time off + 11 paid holidays
- Paid leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical and bereavement leave
Compensation
Starting compensation will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's job-related experience, skills and geographic location. Your Talent Partner can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
This role is eligible to participate in Wiz’s equity plan and may also include incentive compensation.
The annual base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.
Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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