Director, Education and Workforce Policy, U.S.
MicrosoftAbout the role
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. We are looking for a Director, Education and Workforce Policy, U.S., with additional coverage in Canada and select countries in Latin America, to advance policy and translate it into practice to support students, teachers, families, and workers in the age of AI.
This person will join the Global Education and Workforce Policy team in Microsoft Elevate to steer impactful initiatives across the region. Acting as a key external representative for Microsoft, you’ll engage with regional and national officials, build meaningful relationships, and champion strategies that reflect Microsoft’s core values while advancing important policy and business goals. You will help guide Microsoft’s positions on critical education and workforce topics—such as the benefits and risks of AI, the impact of AI on work, responsible AI adoption, and how to ensure all citizens develop foundational AI literacy.
As Director, Education and Workforce Policy, U.S., you will collaborate closely with Microsoft’s government affairs teams, country directors, and sales organization to drive policy and the adoption of Microsoft’s products, services, and solutions among government and education clients. This high-impact position also interacts with senior Microsoft leaders and executives, as well as a broad range of internal and external audiences, amplifying Microsoft’s voice and advancing strategic goals. This role reports to the General Manager, Global Education and Workforce Policy.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Program Leadership
- Execute the global education and workforce policy strategy through high-impact advocacy and programs, especially target countries and localities.
- Lead the design and execution of key policy campaigns, collaborating across functions regionally and globally to amplify Microsoft’s voice.
Policy Development & Advocacy
- Lead federal, state, and regional policy analysis and recommendations on a diverse set of education and workforce issues, with a focus on AI.
- Localize the global education and workforce policy agenda per a country’s needs and political environment.
- Support adoption of AI literacy frameworks, standards, and guidance across education systems (K–12, vocational, higher education, and lifelong learning).
- Write policy briefs and responses to government requests for input.
- Anticipate emerging opportunities and threats in a fast-changing environment and lead the development of forward-thinking strategies to address them.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Create coalitions or work with a diverse range of partners—from government agencies to think tanks and community leaders—aligning interests and turning stakeholders into advocates for Microsoft’s policy and business goals.
- Cultivate and sustain influential relationships with regional institutions, agency staff, regulators, and opinion leaders, building Microsoft’s reputation as a trusted partner and thought leader.
- Convene and influence key stakeholders, including agencies, employers, labor unions, civil society, and workforce intermediaries.
- Strengthen public-private partnerships with government, including contributions to workforce hubs, advisory councils, and national AI initiatives.
Subject Matter Expertise & Influence
- Advise and collaborate with leaders to secure buy-in on policy positions and prepare leaders for public testimony on critical and complex issues.
- Develop national and regional workforce narratives, strategic memos, and policy briefs for senior leadership.
- Prepare executive materials for engagements, external meetings, parliamentary preparation, and strategy sessions.
- Author policy analysis and feedback that summarizes and shapes national and regional education and workforce ecosystems.
- Promote responsible AI in education principles across internal and external education and workforce programs.
Internal Collaboration
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