Public Policy Senior Manager

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About the Team

Are you looking for a new role at a growing enterprise cloud company at a time of continued focus on the AI, the tech sector, and cloud adoption? Our efforts focus on artificial intelligence, privacy, workforce, federal IT modernization, sustainability, cybersecurity, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. True to our values, Workday seeks to influence public policy supporting ethical innovation, building trust in AI, encouraging cloud adoption, and protecting the privacy and security of our customers!

About the Role

Do you want to help shape the future of technology policy in the U.S.? Workday is a leading enterprise platform that helps organizations manage their most important assets – their people and money Workday is used by more than 10,500 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. At the same time, policymakers at the state and federal level and around the world are increasingly focused on artificial intelligence and data privacy.

At Workday, responsible AI governance and privacy protections have been fundamental components of our services from the very beginning. Today, we are at the forefront of advocating for smart AI policy regulation at the federal and state level in the U.S. and global and meaningful reforms in privacy policy.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented, experienced professional to lead our federal AI advocacy and assist with privacy policy development, including direct engagement with regulators and policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Driving policy advocacy and thought-leadership campaigns focused on AI and assisting with privacy (and other issues as relevant) and building Workday’s profile by personally engaging regulators and policymakers and their staff through direct advocacy, events, and position papers.

• Leading development and execution of strategies for direct engagement with U.S. policymakers in both Congress and the administrative agencies; including identifying key targets, building coalitions and partnerships with industry peers and third parties where necessary, coordinating meetings, and building durable, longstanding relationships as a trusted advisor. At the state level, this involves direct coordination and partnership with state government affairs colleagues.

• Partnering with peers and internal stakeholders to develop and drive U.S. policy strategy focused on AI and assisting with privacy (and other issues as relevant), including developing strategic policy positioning, identifying and influencing relevant initiatives, providing feedback on proposed legislative initiatives, composing and submitting responses to proposed regulations and rule makings, and reinforcing Workday’s reputation as a constructive participant in policy-making processes with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.

• Identifying and analyzing legislative and regulatory policy proposals focused on AI and assisting with privacy (and other issues as relevant) that could impact Workday’s business, including determining when and how we engage and allocating necessary resources to advance our business objectives.

• Actively participating in trade associations, including shaping their positioning, influencing key initiatives, and leveraging their assistance to drive campaigns focused on AI and assisting with privacy (and other issues as relevant).

• Disseminating information to ensure colleagues are aware of and up to date on the latest policy and regulatory developments that impact our business focused on AI and assisting with privacy (and other issues as relevant).

• Assisting in managing consultants, including ensuring access to timely information, engagement amplification, and the strategic application of resources for our advocacy efforts.

• Interacting with the business and driving regulatory changes to open new markets, including providing examples of how proposed regulations would impact the business as well as information and data to policymakers.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with experience working in a Congressional office, on Congressional committee staff, or in the executive branch preferred.

• Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory policy issues related to AI and data privacy (e.g., NIST RMF, OECD Privacy Principles, GDPR, CCPA and CPRA, Privacy Shield, and recent federal and state legislative and regulatory proposals).
   

Other Qualifications

• Experience and record of impact in policy development and engaging and influencing U.S. regulators, legislators, and administration officials.

• Ability to self-motivate, prioritize, collaborate, and complete sensitive projects in a demanding, entrepreneurial environment in a timely manner.

• Experience balancing policy analysis with business goals to develop win-win solutions.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, from 140 character tweets to one-page policy summaries to in-depth policy analyses. Qualified candidates will be able to articulate complex technical and policy concepts, particularly those related to AI and privacy, in clear, compelling, non-technical language.

• Familiarity and comfort with technology, with a focus on cloud computing, SaaS, and enterprise software.

• Detail-orientation and ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.

• Excellent judgment, positive outlook, constructive approach, and sense of humor.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.DC.Washington- General Counsel

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $138,300 USD - $207,400 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $125,100 USD - $222,200 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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