Director, Government Affairs
Core
Leading Cohesity's federal public policy and advocacy strategy to shape IT procurement, cybersecurity, and AI governance in Washington.
Role type
Director, Government Affairs (Senior IC)
Builds
Cohesity's engagement with Congress, the executive branch, and federal agencies to drive market access and revenue growth.
Domain
US Federal Government, Cybersecurity, Data Security, AI Policy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Federal government affairs strategy, Congressional relations, NDAA and appropriations process expertise, Federal IT procurement policy knowledge, Cybersecurity and data protection policy fluency, Executive communication and advisory
Preferred skills
Prior Hill staffer or committee staff experience, Established relationships with congressional staff and agency officials, Cross-industry experience in defense or technology sectors, AI tool proficiency
Technologies
AI tools for productivity and workflow
Responsibilities
Develop and advance appropriations and NDAA legislative language; Build and maintain senior-level relationships across key congressional committees; Represent Cohesity in meetings with Members of Congress and federal officials; Monitor and brief leadership on legislative and political developments; Provide early warning on emerging executive orders and agency rulemakings; Shape federal IT procurement policy and spending priorities
