Director, Global Energy and Sustainability Policy

Director, Global Energy and Sustainability Policy | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsDirector, Global Energy and Sustainability PolicyUnited States, Washington, Redmond +2 moreApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200043419Date postedJul 16, 2026Work site4 days / week in-officeTravelLess than 25%ProfessionCorporate AffairsDisciplineCorporate Social ResponsibilityRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewMicrosoft is committed to its 2030 sustainability goals as it builds infrastructure to deliver cutting-edge cloud and AI solutions to customers around the world. As Director, Global Energy and Sustainability Policy on the Energy and Sustainability Policy Team, you will help lead the development of policy positions, advocacy strategies, and partnerships that support the expansion of electricity and datacenter infrastructure, advance Microsoft’s sustainability priorities globally, and shape carbon removal policy advocacy. This role requires a strategic and action-oriented thinker with expertise in U.S. electricity markets, federal and state regulatory issues, stakeholder engagement, and global policy advocacy. You will also work closely with teams globally to develop positions and advocacy strategies on electricity systems, grid and datacenter infrastructure, carbon removal policy, and emerging datacenter sustainability regulations. The role includes tracking FERC and organized wholesale market developments and translating those developments for state government affairs teams to help shape legislative and regulatory strategies that advance Microsoft’s objectives in the states.  In addition, the role will partner with colleagues across international markets, Microsoft business groups, trade associations, and non-government stakeholders to translate complex technical and regulatory energy and sustainability developments into actionable policy and business strategy. ResponsibilitiesDevelop policy positions and advocacy strategies to support electricity and datacenter infrastructure growth and inform energy, sustainability, AI-related, and carbon removal regulations in the U.S. and globally. Track and engage on FERC and organized wholesale market developments, including PJM and other ISO/RTOs, and translate implications for state government affairs teams to inform legislative and regulatory strategies that advance Microsoft’s objectives in the states. Work with Microsoft teams globally to develop and align positions on electricity policy, datacenter infrastructure, carbon removal policy and emerging datacenter sustainability regulations. Collaborate with federal, state, EU, and international government affairs teams to develop and execute advocacy strategies that align with Microsoft’s regulatory priorities and broader business objectives. Partner closely with Microsoft business groups and internal teams to provide subject matter expertise on energy, sustainability, and carbon removal policy developments and their business implications. Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators, trade associations, market participants, NGOs, and other organizations, and proactively identify opportunities to align on priority policy issues. Draft, file, and contribute to formal policy submissions, regulatory comments, publications, blogs, white papers, and other advocacy materials. Represent Microsoft externally in official meetings, technical conferences, stakeholder processes, and trade association forums on energy, sustainability, carbon removal, datacenter infrastructure, and AI policy issues. Manage Microsoft’s participation and global sustainability fora including COP  Manage services from...