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Microsoft’s European Government Affairs (EGA) team serves as the company’s primary interface with European institutions, national governments, and strategic stakeholders across the region. Operating at the intersection of technology, policy, and business, EGA advances Microsoft’s public policy objectives by engaging on priority issues including cybersecurity, resilience, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, and fostering trusted partnerships. As Europe accelerates investments in defense modernization and digital resilience, governments and multilateral organizations are increasingly seeking structured operational partnerships with trusted technology providers. Microsoft is well positioned in this environment but requires dedicated regional ownership to translate strategic commitments into sustained initiatives across NATO and European capitals. The EGA team in Brussels is seeking a Lead for National Security & Resilience to engage with stakeholders in a rapidly evolving security environment, not least given the emergence of new technologies, and drive the development and execution of national security, resilience, and defense‑related policy initiatives.
Job Responsibility
Represent Microsoft in engagements with NATO, European government officials, and relevant national security and resilience stakeholders in Brussels and across Europe / EMEA
Build and maintain strategic relationships with governmental and non-governmental partners including think tanks, industry organizations, and academic institutions
Identify opportunities for collaboration that advance Microsoft's public policy and business objectives in the resilience and defense ecosystem
Lead the design and execution of Microsoft's European engagement strategy on national security, resilience, and defense-related policy initiatives
Identify and develop opportunities for operational partnerships with NATO and European governments aligned with Microsoft's long-term strategic priorities
Drive implementation and follow-through on regional resilience initiatives and multilateral commitments across European defense communities
Support the sequencing and delivery of cross-regional initiatives that advance Microsoft's role as a trusted technology partner in the security and resilience domain
Coordinate Brussels-based workstreams on security, resilience, and defense policy engagement
Work closely with Government Affairs colleagues in European capitals to support national-level initiatives and enable alignment across markets
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across policy, communications, legal, engineering, and business teams to ensure effective execution of regional initiatives
Contribute to cross-group projects involving senior executive participation and develop scalable approaches to partnership delivery
Contribute to the development of strategic messaging and briefing materials for senior Microsoft executives engaging on resilience and defense issues in Europe
Synthesize insights from internal subject-matter experts and external stakeholders to inform engagement strategies and partnership development
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Significant experience in government affairs, public policy, international security, or related roles within government, international organizations, industry, or consultancy
Demonstrated understanding of the European and NATO policy ecosystem and experience engaging with governmental stakeholders
Embodies Microsoft's culture and values
Contributes to a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team environment
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
Advanced degree in a relevant field
Experience supporting or leading strategic initiatives or partnerships in complex and fast-moving policy environments
Ability to collaborate effectively in a highly matrixed, multinational organization and influence stakeholders across functional boundaries
Proficient communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with security, defense modernization, or resilience policy frameworks in Europe
Demonstrated experience working with multilateral organizations or national governments on technology or security-related initiatives
Eligibility to obtain NATO secret security clearance