Director, Public & Government Affairs – Global Public Policy

National Conference of State Legislatures; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Director of Public & Government Affairs to lead strategic public policy initiatives. This role involves identifying key policy priorities, developing plans to address them, and advising internal partners on effective strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public policy, a strong educational background, and the ability to navigate complex organizations. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to impactful policy work that benefits communities and stakeholders alike.

Benefits

Incentive Awards

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental Leave

PTO

Health Plans

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in public policy, government, or advocacy.
• Deep understanding of policymaking at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop public policy priorities for the organization.
• Monitor legislation and government initiatives impacting the organization.

Skills

Public Policy Experience

Government Relations

Advocacy Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Government

Advanced Degree Preferred

Job description

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Director, Public & Government Affairs – Global Public Policy

• Identify Walmart’s public policy priorities in your area of expertise and collaborate with peers on related issues.
• Develop strategic plans to address these priorities and work with colleagues to implement effective tactics.
• Advise internal business partners on courses of action related to public policy priorities.
• Monitor and analyze legislation, administrative or regulatory activities, and government initiatives at all levels that could impact Walmart, its employees, or customers.
• Build and manage relationships with external trade associations, NGOs, policy experts, thought leaders, and stakeholders.
• Leverage stakeholder relationships to promote Walmart’s policy priorities and enhance understanding of its societal role.
• Conduct public policy research with internal and external partners.
• Coordinate across internal functions to develop accurate public policy positions and responses to external factors.
• Collaborate with team members to create and maintain policy workstreams and partnerships benefiting Walmart, its employees, and customers.
• Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, and presentations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public policy experience with success in government, public affairs, or advocacy fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in government, political science, economics, international affairs, business, or related fields; advanced degrees preferred.
• Deep understanding of policymaking at state/local, federal, and global levels and how to influence these processes.
• Ability to tackle complex policy issues, anticipate challenges, and respond swiftly.
• Skill in identifying courses of action and working with teams to implement solutions.
• Comfort in advising senior leaders on policy strategies.
• Experience navigating complex organizations and fostering collaboration across teams.
• Proven ability to cultivate and manage stakeholder relationships with integrity.

The above information indicates the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties and qualifications. The full job description will be available during the hiring process.

Beyond competitive pay, benefits include incentive awards, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, PTO, health plans, and more.

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