Description
Mastercard is seeking a Vice President, U.S. Government Cybersecurity Strategy & Engagement to lead its efforts to deepen its strategic presence and trusted advisor status with United States government stakeholders, as well as state and local governments, across national security, critical infrastructure, and cybersecurity policy.
The successful candidate will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for U.S. government cybersecurity engagement, leading to government opportunities for Mastercard at the local, state, and federal levels. They will build and maintain trusted relationships with senior officials across relevant USG agencies, departments, and offices, and engage with critical infrastructure sector coordinating councils, ISACs, and relevant industry associations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing a comprehensive strategy for U.S. government cybersecurity engagement
- Building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior officials across relevant USG agencies, departments, and offices
- Engaging with critical infrastructure sector coordinating councils, ISACs, and relevant industry associations
- Identifying opportunities where Mastercard's cybersecurity capabilities align with USG and state and local priorities and procurement pathways
- Partnering with Mastercard's product and sales teams to develop informed, credible USG go-to-market approaches
- Representing Mastercard at senior-level government forums, working groups, and industry events
- Monitoring and analyzing U.S. cybersecurity policy developments, legislative activity, and regulatory trends
- Developing and delivering high-quality briefings, white papers, and thought leadership materials tailored to USG audiences
Requirements:
- Extensive years of experience in cybersecurity, national security, or technology policy , with significant direct experience engaging with or within the U.S. federal government
- Established network of relationships across USG cybersecurity and national security stakeholders; ability to engage credibly at the senior executive and political appointee level
- Substantive understanding of the U.S. government cybersecurity landscape, including federal agency priorities, critical infrastructure protection frameworks, and relevant procurement mechanisms
- Demonstrated ability to identify and develop strategic opportunities at the intersection of government engagement and commercial outcomes
- Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex technical and policy concepts for diverse audiences
Mastercard offers a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.