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About the Role

Okta is seeking a commercially-minded executive to lead its newly consolidated Global Affairs organization. This strategic function aims to drive business growth, shape regulatory landscapes, and advance Okta's mission of building a more secure, inclusive, and sustainable world. The role involves overseeing Government Affairs, Sustainability & Responsible Technology, and Social Impact & Nonprofit Go-To-Market, operating at the intersection of public policy, trust, commercial strategy, and social good.

Responsibilities

Lead Okta’s global Government Affairs strategy, navigating and shaping regulatory environments and advancing public policy priorities through thought leadership and advocacy.
Partner directly with Okta’s GTM and public sector sales leaders to accelerate pipeline and unlock new commercial opportunities.
Expand Okta’s thought leadership in critical technology domains.
Expand the capacity and reach of the Government Affairs function by leveraging cross-trained talent.
Oversee Okta’s sustainability strategy, disclosures, and compliance with escalating customer and regulatory requirements.
Drive the successful reset and Board approval of Okta’s Science-Based Targets for emissions reductions.
Champion a robust, centralized Responsible AI governance program across the business and our customers.
Oversee Okta’s nonprofit business and product donation commitment, partnering with GTM to drive growth while balancing social impact.
Oversee Okta’s donor-advised fund, including the execution of our current $50M philanthropic commitment and the development of a future funding strategy.
Champion Okta’s award-winning culture of giving, sustaining high employee engagement and brand value.
Set a unified, bold strategy for Global Affairs that directly supports Okta’s commercial growth in large enterprise and public sector markets.
Serve as an executive champion for trust, responsible AI, and mission-aligned growth.
Represent Okta with senior external stakeholders, including government officials, regulators, enterprise customers, nonprofit partners, and investors.
Present vision and operations to employees, executives and board members on an ongoing basis.
Operate a powerful overlay model across GTM to drive revenue via Okta’s compliance readiness, sustainability commitments, and nonprofit product offerings.
Ensure Okta is positioned as a trusted partner to the public sector and our most highly regulated customers.
Manage and develop a high-performing leadership team acting as a leader and champion of leaders.
Foster a culture of cross-pollination, allowing team members to expand their domain expertise across government affairs, ESG, and social impact.
Strengthen cross-functional relationships with GTM, Sales, Product, Marketing, Security, and the broader Legal organization.

Requirements

15+ years of experience spanning Government Affairs, Public Policy, Global Affairs, Social Impact, and/or Corporate Strategy.
Strong, demonstrated background in Government Affairs and public sector engagement is required.
Executive-level experience in fast-paced, complex organizations (enterprise SaaS or technology experience highly preferred).
Demonstrated ability and passion for championing policy, cultural, brand, and social impact functions.
Senior-level financial oversight experience, including managing large operating and/or philanthropic budgets.
A deep understanding of how public policy, sustainability, and social impact directly drive revenue and mitigate enterprise risk.
Exceptional communicator and storyteller, with proven external speaking and public advocacy experience in high stakes settings.
Calm, grounded leadership presence with the ability to influence C-level executives and the Board of Directors.
Strong systems thinking and the ability to manage ambiguity with confidence, uniting disparate functions into a cohesive strategy.
A track record of empowering seasoned domain experts while providing the executive air cover they need to scale their impact.

Skills

Government Affairs
Public Policy
Global Affairs
Social Impact
Corporate Strategy
Public sector engagement
Enterprise SaaS
Technology
Commercial Acumen
Storytelling
Advocacy
External speaking
Public advocacy
Leadership Presence
Systems Thinking
Talent Development
Cybersecurity
Identity
Trust
AI governance

Location

San Francisco Bay area
California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area)
Colorado
Illinois
New York
Washington

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

15+ years
Executive-level
Senior-level

Salary/Compensations

$322,000—$443,300 USD (San Francisco Bay Area)
$288,000—$396,000 USD (California excluding SF Bay Area, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Washington)

Benefits

Equity (where applicable)
Bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)

About the Company

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human. Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era.
The Okta Experience: Supporting Your Well-Being, Driving Social Impact, Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community. We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

Equal Opportunity

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
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