Senior Manager, Global Compliance & Public Policy

SEMI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

SEMI in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Compliance & Public Policy to lead federal and state policy engagement and internal governance. You will partner with Legal, Finance and Communications to ensure rigorous, transparent compliance across advocacy activities.

This role requires 7+ years in policy or advocacy compliance, a relevant degree, and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable guidance for staff and members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, or related field required.
• 7+ years of policy or advocacy compliance experience.
• JD preferred with global policy & regulatory compliance exposure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local lobbying, ethics, disclosure, and reporting requirements.
• Advise on permissible advocacy activities and compliance risks.
• Design and maintain internal policies for advocacy activities and global trade show compliance.
• Partner with Federal Affairs, Legal, Finance, and Communications.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and guidance materials.

Skills

Policy compliance

Advocacy compliance

Regulatory affairs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy or related field

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Senior Manager, Global Compliance & Public Policy
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Full-time

Description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Global Compliance & Public Policy

Location: Washington, D.C.

Reports to: Vice President of Global Public Policy & Advocacy

Department: Global Advocacy

About SEMI

SEMI is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain. Through advocacy, market research, standards, sustainability, and workforce development, SEMI advances member interests and fosters collaboration across the semiconductor, microelectronics, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

At SEMI, we offer opportunities to connect and interact with world leaders, industry legends, and rising stars. We help our members develop public and private policies to strengthen global supply chains and promote business growth and prosperity. Learn and grow professionally through career opportunities such as rotational assignments. Contribute by influencing and impacting an industry that is the foundation for innovation and positive change in areas like thought leadership, and workforce development. We take pride in offering work-life balance so you can live your personal and professional life to the fullest.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Global Compliance & Public Policy is responsible for ensuring SEMI’s federal and state policy engagement, advocacy activities, and government-facing operations are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance standards.

This role serves as SEMI’s internal owner of policy-related compliance, operating in close partnership with Federal Affairs, Legal, Finance, and Executive Leadership. While the Federal Affairs team focuses on advancing member policy priorities externally, this role ensures those efforts are executed with rigor, transparency, and defensibility.

Key Responsibilities

Policy & Advocacy Compliance

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local lobbying, ethics, disclosure, and reporting requirements.

Serve as a subject-matter expert on advocacy-related compliance risks.

Advise on permissible advocacy activities.

Internal Controls & Governance

Design and maintain internal policies and procedures governing advocacy activities and global trade show compliance.

Establish processes for approvals, documentation, and escalation.

Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments.
Support audit readiness.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with Federal Affairs, Legal, Finance, and Communications.

Serve as a compliance resource for staff and member-facing teams.

Training, Guidance & Enablement

Develop and deliver compliance training.

Create guidance materials and toolkits.

Provide real-time compliance counsel.

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare compliance briefings for leadership and the Board.

Track regulatory changes.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, or related field.
• 7+ years of policy or advocacy compliance experience.

Preferred

• Trade association or nonprofit experience.
• Technology or semiconductor policy exposure.
• Juris Doctor (JD), with experience as an associate at a law firm and demonstrated specialization in global policy and regulatory compliance

Working at SEMI

SEMI offers a dynamic, mission-driven environment with a global footprint. Join a passionate team advancing one of the most foundational industries of the 21st century. SEMI is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Since 1970, SEMI has built connections that have helped its members prosper, create new markets, and address common industry challenges together. SEMI maintains offices in Berlin, Brussels, Hsinchu, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Milpitas and Washington, D.C. For more information about SEMI, please visit us at SEMI.org.