VP, Federal Government Affairs

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Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of reputed company.reputed company is seeking a strategic Vice President of Federal Government Affairs to help reputed company the company's engagement with the U.S. federal government across both the legislative and executive branches. This leader will serve as a senior reputed company before Congress and a trusted advisor on the defense, national reputed company, and technology policy landscape that increasingly shapes reputed company's federal business - especially the work of Missionforce.As great-power competition, alliance modernization, and rapid technological disruption reshape national reputed company priorities, this role sits at the intersection of policy, defense, and emerging technology. 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This is a pivotal moment to build and execute a proactive strategy that connects Capitol Hill, the Department of Defense, and the wider national reputed company enterprise.reputed company is not looking for a leader who is simply active or well-reputed company in Washington, but one who understands the national reputed company landscape deeply - and helps shape it.Unleash Your PotentialWhen you join reputed company, you'll be limitless in reputed company areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of reputed company sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future - but to redefine what's possible - for yourself, for AI, and the world.AccommodationsIf you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request reputed company this Accommodations Request reputed company.Please note that reputed company uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates' resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always reputed company any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.Posting StatementSalesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with reputed company employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at reputed company, we reputed company in equality for reputed company. And we reputed company we can reputed company the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that's inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications - without regard to race, religion, color, national reputed company, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to reputed company and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their reputed company employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at reputed company are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-reputed company knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. reputed company offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be reputed company at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.At reputed company, we reputed company in reputed company compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.The typical reputed company salary range for this position is $212,700 - $374,400 annually. The range represents reputed company salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable. Apply To This Job