Senior Director, U.S. Government Affairs
SAP SE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
What you’ll build
As Senior Director, U.S. Government Affairs, you will shape and execute SAP’s federal engagement strategy to advance federal IT modernization, commercial cloud and AI adoption, and digital government transformation. You will translate policy and acquisition developments into actionable insights for U.S. Public Sector sales and leadership; support engagement with federal agencies and key congressional committees; represent SAP in industry coalitions and working groups; and proactively remove procurement and policy barriers to business growth. Your work will directly influence federal funding and appropriations priorities and position SAP solutions, including SAP Sovereign Cloud and RISE, for success in the U.S. federal market. Location
Senior Director, U.S. Government Affairs — Washington, D.C. (Travel ~15–20%) What you bring
12+ years’ experience in committee or agency budget/processes, federal appropriations, government affairs, or public sector technology strategy. Deep expertise in federal acquisition and procurement frameworks. Proven track record engaging senior policymakers, agency technology leaders, and congressional staff; with established relationships across relevant agencies and committees. Experience translating public policy into commercial go-to-market strategy and supporting enabling public sector sales execution. Strong strategic judgment, executive presence, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build coalitions and operate effectively in complex policy and business environments. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MPP, MBA) preferred. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
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As Senior Director, U.S. Government Affairs, you will shape and execute SAP’s federal engagement strategy to advance federal IT modernization, commercial cloud and AI adoption, and digital government transformation. You will translate policy and acquisition developments into actionable insights for U.S. Public Sector sales and leadership; support engagement with federal agencies and key congressional committees; represent SAP in industry coalitions and working groups; and proactively remove procurement and policy barriers to business growth. Your work will directly influence federal funding and appropriations priorities and position SAP solutions, including SAP Sovereign Cloud and RISE, for success in the U.S. federal market. Location
Senior Director, U.S. Government Affairs — Washington, D.C. (Travel ~15–20%) What you bring
12+ years’ experience in committee or agency budget/processes, federal appropriations, government affairs, or public sector technology strategy. Deep expertise in federal acquisition and procurement frameworks. Proven track record engaging senior policymakers, agency technology leaders, and congressional staff; with established relationships across relevant agencies and committees. Experience translating public policy into commercial go-to-market strategy and supporting enabling public sector sales execution. Strong strategic judgment, executive presence, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build coalitions and operate effectively in complex policy and business environments. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MPP, MBA) preferred. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
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