Director, Public Policy & Affairs Campaigns

Walmart Inc.; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off (PTO)

Live Better U education

Annual/quarterly performance bonuses

Stock

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, Arkansas seeks a Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy to lead strategic campaigns addressing complex public policy, legislative, regulatory, and reputational issues.

You will align government affairs, communications, research, stakeholder engagement, and business priorities to advance Walmart’s objectives. The role emphasizes data‑driven advocacy, coalition-building, and cross‑functional collaboration across a multi‑jurisdictional landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Communications, or related area with 8+ years in government relations or policy research; or 10+ years total experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated strategies addressing complex policy, legislative, regulatory, and reputational issues.
• Translate emerging risks and opportunities into actionable, business-focused campaigns.
• Connect government affairs, communications, research, stakeholder engagement, and business priorities.
• Build cross‑functional alignment and provide strategic counsel to partners and leaders.
• Use data, research, and external intelligence to guide strategy and measure impact.
• Develop coalitions and activate external partners to advance shared objectives.
• Manage campaigns, consultants, resources, and deliverables from strategy through execution.
• Adapt advocacy approaches as business needs and external environments evolve.

Skills

Strategic problem-solving

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Coalition building

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ yrs exp

Job description

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, Arkansas seeks a Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy to lead strategic campaigns addressing complex public policy, legislative, regulatory, and reputational issues.

You will align government affairs, communications, research, stakeholder engagement, and business priorities to advance Walmart’s objectives. The role emphasizes data‑driven advocacy, coalition-building, and cross‑functional collaboration across a multi‑jurisdictional landscape.