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Director, State and Local Government Affairs (Midwest-based)


Company : Oracle


Location : Madison, WI


Created : 2025-11-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description Fortune 100 information technology company seeks a Director, State and Local Government Affairs, reporting to the Vice President, State Government Affairs. The Director, State and Local Government Affairs will work with corporate leadership and business units to represent company interests before state and local government officials to advance company policy priorities and other objectives, including data center project delivery. The Director, State and Local Government Affairs will support the overall function of the state and local government affairs team by representing company interests with third party groups and events, monitoring state and local policy impacting the company and maintaining a strong understanding of company operations to help identify how external policy decision-making may impact business initiatives. The ideal candidate understands the importance of the role to the success of the organization; understands information technology across a broad spectrum of business and policy priorities and has demonstrated success in achieving results in support of specific objectives. Position Location: Strongly prefer candidates based in Midwest, US - ideally Chicago, IL area Responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRED SKILLS + Minimum 5 Years of experience in public policy at the state and local level with a thorough understanding of technology policy, and experience working with, serving, and influencing state and local government agencies. + Relationships with state and local officials including executive and legislative branch, regulatory officials, municipal government and other relevant stakeholders. + The ability to align impact of state and local policy with business interests and develop and execute strategies to lead and shape complex initiatives and solutions. + Ability to self-direct, including proven ability to prioritize, balance, and meet conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. + Excellent written, oral communication and analytical skills with an ability to reduce complex terms and concepts into readily understandable concepts for policy makers. + Experience briefing and staffing senior-level executives. + Experience managing contract lobbyists and representing corporate interests with other external resources (e.g. consultants, trade associations). + Excel at representing company at external facing policy and political events. + Commitment to always acting with the highest integrity, including strict adherence to applicable laws and company values, which go beyond legal compliance. + Ability to travel, as needed. #LI-NP4 Disclaimer: Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US: Hiring Range in USD from: $79,100 to $158,200 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracleu2019s differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC3 About Us As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrowu2019s technology to tackle todayu2019s challenges. Weu2019ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sectoru2014and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. Thatu2019s why weu2019re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. Weu2019re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing or by calling +1 888 404 2494 in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veteransu2019 status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.