VP, Global Government Affairs & AI Policy

Rubrik; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 275,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubrik is seeking the Vice President of Global Government Affairs to lead our global public policy strategy, engaging heads of state, regulators, and senior policymakers to advance cyber resilience and AI data protection. You will operate at the intersection of public policy and commercial growth, elevating Rubrik’s voice in national security dialogues and international standards.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will establish direct relationships with government leaders, testify

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading government relations or public policy in high-growth tech, cybersecurity, or SaaS environments.
• Proven track record establishing C-level/head-of-state relationships and shaping national policy frameworks (e.g., CISA guidelines, Executive Orders on AI/Cyber).
• Deep understanding of how policy strategy directly enables Public Sector (Fed/SLED) go-to-market motions.
• Clear experience managing agency relations, congressional testimony, and international government affairs.

Responsibilities

• Establish direct relationships with foreign ministries, heads of state, and key U.S. political and federal agencies to position Rubrik as a core advisor on cyber resilience and AI data protection.
• Position Rubrik's executives and serve as a primary spokesperson for Congressional hearings, White House roundtables, and international policy summits on cybersecurity policy and AI governance.
• Partner closely with Public Sector and Enterprise sales leadership to unlock government procurement opportunities and open doors for deep strategic accounts.
• Track, analyze, and shape legislation surrounding zero-trust architectures, ransomware response, data governance, and AI security frameworks.
• Outmaneuver competitors by embedding Rubrik’s technical vision into federal standards and public policy frameworks.

Skills

Public policy leadership

C-level relationships

Policy strategy

Global government affairs

Job description

Rubrik is seeking the Vice President of Global Government Affairs to lead our global public policy strategy, engaging heads of state, regulators, and senior policymakers to advance cyber resilience and AI data protection. You will operate at the intersection of public policy and commercial growth, elevating Rubrik’s voice in national security dialogues and international standards.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will establish direct relationships with government leaders, testify