Vice President, Global Affairs (AI Governance)

Location: Hybrid role based in San Francisco, California, or Washington, DC; immersive in-person onboarding is required.

Annual base salary: $322,000–$443,300 for candidates in California excluding the San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington; an additional range of $288,000–$396,000 is listed. Equity, bonus, and benefits may also apply.

Company

Okta provides identity and access management infrastructure that helps organizations securely adopt technology, including AI.

What you will do

• Set and lead a unified Global Affairs strategy supporting commercial growth in enterprise and public sector markets.
• Lead global Government Affairs, public policy advocacy, regulatory engagement, and public sector growth initiatives.
• Oversee sustainability strategy, disclosures, Science-Based Targets, and centralized Responsible AI governance.
• Oversee Okta for Good, nonprofit product donations, the donor-advised fund, and the current $50M philanthropic commitment.
• Integrate compliance readiness, sustainability commitments, and nonprofit offerings into go-to-market and revenue activities.
• Represent Okta with government officials, regulators, enterprise customers, nonprofit partners, investors, employees, executives, and board members.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience spanning Government Affairs, Public Policy, Global Affairs, Social Impact, and/or Corporate Strategy.
• Strong demonstrated experience in Government Affairs and public sector engagement is required.
• Executive-level experience in fast-paced, complex organizations; enterprise SaaS or technology experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and passion for championing policy, cultural, brand, and social impact functions; deep day-one expertise in Government Affairs, ESG, or Philanthropy is not strictly required.
• Senior-level financial oversight experience, including management of large operating and/or philanthropic budgets.
• Commercial understanding of how public policy, sustainability, and social impact drive revenue and mitigate enterprise risk.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, external speaking, and public advocacy experience in high-stakes settings.
• Leadership presence to influence C-level executives and the Board of Directors, plus systems thinking and confidence managing ambiguity.
• Experience empowering seasoned domain experts and developing senior leadership teams.

Nice to have

• Experience in cybersecurity, identity, trust, or AI governance.
• Existing relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry coalitions relevant to Okta’s business.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); flexible spending account; PTO; parental leave; equity where applicable; and bonus opportunities.
• Global community spanning more than 20 offices, with an in-person onboarding experience.
• Focus on well-being, social impact, talent development, connection, and community.
• Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodation support throughout the application, interview, and onboarding process.