Job Description

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

LOCATION: Washington D.C., District of Columbia, USA

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

SAP’s Government Affairs division carries out the advocacy and lobbying efforts in markets where it does business. The U.S. Government Affairs Team is part of the SAP Global Government Affairs Department which positions SAP and our leaders as before influential government audiences on select, highly relevant topics and to support SAP´s business objectives. Our core priorities include public policy and business support.

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

• BASIC RESPONSIBILITY:

The individual SAP seeks must have an in-depth understanding of the U.S. legislative and regulatory process including extensive knowledge of the substantive public policy and business issues affecting the world’s leading provider of business software solutions. Must have an appreciation and sensitivity to working within the context of an innovative, fast-paced, sales-oriented company. The individual will be required to develop and manage a strategic plan for successfully achieving specific results which are favorable to the interest of the company.

The Director/Senior Director of U.S. Government Affairs will report to the Vice President & Head of U.S. Government Affairs who will work together with this individual to develop policy and political strategy on a range of legislative and regulatory issues and manage SAP’s interaction with the Federal government on issues that would include but are not limited to privacy, cybersecurity and appropriations. Will be responsible for the strategic development and management of selective federal legislative and regulatory issues and programs.

The Director/Senior Director will develop a strategy to strengthen SAP’s position with Members of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate as well as with U.S. Administration officials. The successful candidate will engage on policy issues before the following committees and agencies: (Senate) Commerce Science and Transportation; Judiciary; Homeland Security and Government Affairs; (House) Energy and Commerce; Judiciary; Homeland Security; Government Reform; (Joint) Select Committee on Intelligence; (Administration) Department of Commerce; Federal Trade Commission; Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice.

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 oriented 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.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.

SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Compensation Range Transparency : SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. The targeted range for this position is 141,800- 323,900 (USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process.

Requisition ID: 399932 | Work Area: Communication | Expected Travel: 0 - 20% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC

Job Segment: Public Policy, Homeland Security, Cloud, ERP, Cyber Security, Legal, Security, Technology

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