DC Director, Federal Tech Policy & Semiconductors

Samsung Semiconductor Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 182,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Charitable giving match

Paid time off (4+ weeks)

Fertility/adoption stipend

Medical travel support

Virtual vet care

Confidential therapy sessions

Onsite cafe and gym

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor Inc. is seeking a Director of Federal Government Relations to strengthen and build relationships with Congress and the Executive Branch on semiconductor policy.

The role requires daily onsite presence at the Washington, DC office in line with our flexible work policy. Reporting to the Vice President of Government Affairs, you will lead stakeholder engagement, coordinate events with Congress, and manage PAC activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. Juris Doctor or Graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in an advocacy role, preferably in the semiconductor, broader tech and/or trade ecosystem.
• Previous experience working with U.S. government officials required; experience with CHIPS Act implementation or export control policy a plus.
• Solid familiarity with Samsung's semiconductor products, foundry business, memory chip operations, and manufacturing strategy.
• Strong command of policy and legislative issues core to Samsung's semiconductor business, including trade, export controls, energy, tax incentives (Section 48D/ITC), national security, critical minerals, and appropriations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish solid working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, including semiconductor industry coalitions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and partner with other cross‑functional team members.
• Excellent leadership and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen relationships with members of Congress and the Executive Branch on semiconductor policy.
• Lead DC office activities, including site visits, PAC fundraisers, events, and advocacy campaigns.
• Coordinate new programming for events and activities in Samsung's DC office with the Public Policy team.
• Engage with committees and coalitions overseeing CHIPS Act implementation, export controls, and supply chain policy.
• Identify and report on significant legislation or regulations to senior management and staff across policy, communications, and business channels.
• Support semiconductor and foundry business teams at federal, state, and local levels and manage administration relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communications

Relationship building

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor orGraduate degree preferred

Job description

Samsung Semiconductor Inc. is seeking a Director of Federal Government Relations to strengthen and build relationships with Congress and the Executive Branch on semiconductor policy.

The role requires daily onsite presence at the Washington, DC office in line with our flexible work policy. Reporting to the Vice President of Government Affairs, you will lead stakeholder engagement, coordinate events with Congress, and manage PAC activity.