The Microsoft US Government Affairs team seeks a Government Affairs Manager to assist the team in Washington, DC, providing programmatic support, government affairs outreach, and project management with a focus on external engagement, communications, and research. The role requires familiarity with policy issues related to AI, sustainability, and cybersecurity, and demands skills in time and project management, writing, handling confidential information, and critical thinking. The candidate will work closely with the USGA Chief of Staff on external engagement, special projects and policy campaigns in support of the CVP, USGA, as well as coordination with the congressional team engaging with Capitol Hill.

In this role you must possess skills in time management, project coordination, alongside the ability to handle confidential information. Responsibilities include researching government affairs issues, attending pivotal meetings, preparing for hearings, collaborating on cross-group projects, coordinating events, maintaining internal content, coordinating with public affairs on digital content, and writing briefs, one-pagers, and newsletters.

Familiarity with Microsoft’s internal tools and processes is essential. This role requires a proactive thinker with excellent technology skills to support the promotion of Microsoft’s products and services across various platforms. Additionally, the candidate may represent Microsoft to external audiences, articulating the company’s technology vision and perspectives on policy issues and technological trends.

This role requires communication across all team members within USGA and other groups within Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA).