Director of Public Affairs and Policy

Sandisk; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk, a world-leader in semiconductor memory technology, is seeking a Director of Public Affairs and Policy to lead the strategy and execution of the company’s public policy agenda from Washington, DC. You will shape messaging, build relationships with policymakers, and advance Sandisk’s interests across US and international markets.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO & Vice President, Head of Public Affairs and Policy, you will supervise a team, manage external partners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, economics, law, government, public policy, or related field.
• 10+ years of public affairs or government relations experience in a multinational context.
• Experience in tech or semiconductor policy is a plus.
• Strong bipartisan relationships with policymakers and congressional leadership.
• Ability to translate policy into business strategy.
• Proven leadership and team management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of compliance laws regulating political activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public affairs strategies for key markets including the United States and Asia.
• Engage with the U.S. Administration, Congress, industry groups, think tanks, non-profits, and policy influencers to support Sandisk’s business objectives.
• Advance strategic corporate priorities with relevant public affairs stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and adoption of legislation and regulations in line with company and industry interests.
• Establish trusted relationships with key business partners across the company to help identify and inform advocacy priorities and objectives.
• Work cross-functionally across all aspects of the business to understand and identify legislative, regulatory, and policy opportunities and risks to the business and execute strategies to manage those risks and capitalize on potential opportunities.
• Develop expertise on a wide variety of legislative, regulatory, and policy issues affecting Sandisk’s business and timely advise senior executives on such developments and impacts
• Facilitate senior executives’ preparation for meetings with government and industry stakeholders and attend such meetings as necessary
• Identify key hearings, conferences, and industry organizations and contribute to Sandisk’s informed and active participation to establish the company as a thought leader in policy debates affecting the company’s business and interests
• Prepare various policy materials for internal and external use with stakeholders, including position statements, reports, updates, briefing packages, and talking points
• Occasionally draft remarks for senior executives as pertains to public affairs activities.
• Manage correspondence with government officials and policy stakeholders to ensure it is consistent with Sandisk’s positions on key issues
• Help manage lobbyists, consultants, and the government relations budget

Skills

Public policy

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Policy analysis

Regulatory affairs

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science / economics / law / government / public policy or related field

J.D. or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

Sandisk, a world-leader in semiconductor memory technology, is seeking a Director of Public Affairs and Policy to further advance the company’s strategic priorities and policy agenda. The role will represent the company’s interests with policymakers and influencers. Based in Washington, D.C., the role will develop and execute strategies to build Sandisk’s visibility among key government and public policy stakeholders, promote its public policy priorities, and shape public dialogue on critical business and technology issues as they pertain to the semiconductor industry. A successful candidate will have proven management, leadership, and communication skills as well as strong, high-level relationships with policymakers and officials in Washington, D.C and international markets – particularly in Asia. The position will report to the Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO & Vice President, Head of Public Affairs and Policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public affairs and policy strategies for key markets including the United States and Asia.
• Conduct regular engagement with key stakeholders including the U.S. Administration, Congress, industry groups, think tanks, non-profits, and policy influencers to support Sandisk’s business objectives.
• In close collaboration with senior executives, advance strategic corporate priorities with relevant public affairs stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and adoption of legislation and regulations in line with company and industry interests.
• Establish trusted relationships with key business partners across the company to help identify and inform advocacy priorities and objectives.
• Work cross-functionally across all aspects of the business to understand and identify legislative, regulatory, and policy opportunities and risks to the business and execute strategies to manage those risks and capitalize on potential opportunities.
• Develop expertise on a wide variety of legislative, regulatory, and policy issues affecting Sandisk’s business and timely advise senior executives on such developments and impacts
• Facilitate senior executives’ preparation for meetings with government and industry stakeholders and attend such meetings as necessary
• Identify key hearings, conferences, and industry organizations and contribute to Sandisk’s informed and active participation to establish the company as a thought leader in policy debates affecting the company’s business and interests
• Prepare various policy materials for internal and external use with stakeholders, including position statements, reports, updates, briefing packages, and talking points
• Occasionally draft remarks for senior executives as pertains to public affairs activities.
• Manage correspondence with government officials and policy stakeholders to ensure it is consistent with Sandisk’s positions on key issues
• Help manage lobbyists, consultants, and the government relations budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in policial science, economics, law, government, public policy, or related field, master’s degree in relevant field or J.D is a plus
• 10+ years of experience in public affairs and/or government relations. Experience in a multinational corporate organization is a plus.
• Experience working for a technology company or experience in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the policy area, is a plus.
• Congressional, agency, and/or White House experience preferred with strong bipartisan relationships across Administration and Congressional leadership and committees of jurisdiction
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, agencies, and other government leaders
• Significant knowledge and understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes and policy developments impacting the semiconductor industry.
• Proven ability to help set the direction and strategy for a public affairs / government relations function and the strategy leveraging innovative solutions
• Experience with media relations is beneficial
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate public policy with business strategy and propose practical business solutions, including creating opportunities to advance corporate objectives and grow revenue
• Demonstrated experience building and / or managing a high-performance and collaborative team
• Detail-oriented, self-initiating, well-organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and independently
• Strong project management skills necessary to lead cross-functional projects and drive them to completion effectively and timely
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and translate complex and potentially technical concepts into simple, but effective statements for internal and external stakeholders
• Committed to growth mindset and continuous improvement
• Understanding of compliance laws regulating political activities
• Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company, including senior executives and ability to influence/persuade external stakeholders
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in managing functional objectives, staff, and internal and external stakeholders

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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