Director Federal Government Relations

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

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Government Affairs leader to drive policy strategy and advocacy across federal channels. You will coordinate PAC fundraising efforts, stakeholder engagements, and relationships with members of Congress, committees, and industry coalitions to advance semiconductor policy and national security priorities.

You will report to the Vice President of Government Relations and collaborate with Samsung's Public Policy and business teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in an advocacy role, preferably in semiconductor or tech.
• Experience with U.S. government officials; CHIPS Act or export controls a plus.
• Solid familiarity with Samsung’s semiconductor business and policy issues.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Vice President of Government Relations and developing relationship-building activities and opportunities, including semiconductor fabrication facility site visits, PAC fundraisers, events, and advocacy campaigns.
• Coordinating new programming for events and activities in the company’s DC office, including meet and greets with members of Congress, hosting events with congressional semiconductor/tech caucuses, coalitions or industry partners (e.g., Semiconductor Industry Association, and receptions for congressional staff and members focused on chip manufacturing and supply chain issues.
• Political outreach by attending and hosting fundraisers for candidates funded through the company’s PAC.
• This includes planning and executing a distribution campaign for key federal candidates, particularly those on committees overseeing CHIPS Act implementation, export controls, and semiconductor supply chain security.
• Engagement with members and leaders of the House and Senate, including with committees of jurisdiction over technology, tax and trade, export controls, and appropriations.
• Other duties include: Executing the team’s legislative agenda on semiconductor manufacturing incentives, R&D tax credits, export control policy, and supply chain resilience among other issues.
• Managing day-to-day external stakeholder relationships and coordination with Samsung’s Public Policy team and business teams on semiconductor and broader technology priorities.
• Identifying and reporting on significant legislation or regulations — including export controls, CHIPS Act funding decisions, tariffs, and critical minerals policy — to senior management, public policy, strategic communications, and business channel staff to assess potential impact on Samsung’s semiconductor business.
• Providing support for semiconductor and foundry business teams at the federal, state, and local political levels and with administration relationships (Commerce, including the Bureau of Industry and Security, NIST/CHIPS Program Office; Department of Energy; and USTR,) and identifying business opportunities.
• Political engagement with governors in relevant states, particularly those with existing or prospective Samsung semiconductor manufacturing investments (e.g., Texas).
• Supporting and helping drive participation in Samsung’s PAC.
• Representation of Samsung at trade association (SIA, SEMI), government, coalition, and other industry stakeholder meetings related to semiconductor policy.
• Coordination with internal teams to improve the legislative environment for semiconductor manufacturing and enhance Samsung’s reputation in Washington as a domestic chip manufacturing investor.

Skills

Advocacy

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Public policy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor or Graduate degree

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Reporting directly to the Vice President of Government Relations and developing relationship-building activities and opportunities, including semiconductor fabrication facility site visits, PAC fundraisers, events, and advocacy campaigns.
• Coordinating new programming for events and activities in the company’s DC office, including meet and greets with members of Congress, hosting events with congressional semiconductor/tech caucuses, coalitions or industry partners (e.g., Semiconductor Industry Association, and receptions for congressional staff and members focused on chip manufacturing and supply chain issues.
• Political outreach by attending and hosting fundraisers for candidates funded through the company’s PAC.
• This includes planning and executing a distribution campaign for key federal candidates, particularly those on committees overseeing CHIPS Act implementation, export controls, and semiconductor supply chain security.
• Engagement with members and leaders of the House and Senate, including with committees of jurisdiction over technology, tax and trade, export controls, and appropriations.
• Other duties include:
• Executing the team’s legislative agenda on semiconductor manufacturing incentives, R&D tax credits, export control policy, and supply chain resilience among other issues.
• Managing day-to-day external stakeholder relationships and coordination with Samsung’s Public Policy team and business teams on semiconductor and broader technology priorities.
• Identifying and reporting on significant legislation or regulations — including export controls, CHIPS Act funding decisions, tariffs, and critical minerals policy — to senior management, public policy, strategic communications, and business channel staff to assess potential impact on Samsung’s semiconductor business.
• Providing support for semiconductor and foundry business teams at the federal, state, and local political levels and with administration relationships (Commerce, including the Bureau of Industry and Security, NIST/CHIPS Program Office; Department of Energy; and USTR,) and identifying business opportunities.
• Political engagement with governors in relevant states, particularly those with existing or prospective Samsung semiconductor manufacturing investments (e.g., Texas).
• Supporting and helping drive participation in Samsung’s PAC.
• Representation of Samsung at trade association (SIA, SEMI), government, coalition, and other industry stakeholder meetings related to semiconductor policy.
• Coordination with internal teams to improve the legislative environment for semiconductor manufacturing and enhance Samsung’s reputation in Washington as a domestic chip manufacturing investor.

Location

Daily onsite presence at Samsung Washington DC office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

Reports to

Vice President Government Affairs.

What You Bring

• 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 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.

What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Base Pay Range: $182,000—$290,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy‑related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.