Sr. Director, Public Affairs

Samsung Electronics America; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Purchase Program

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Program

Wellness Incentives

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a Senior Trade Policy professional to lead policy initiatives in government, corporate public policy, and industry associations. The role requires extensive experience and an JD preferred, with a strong network across DC trade circles.

Join SEA to influence policy strategy, engage with cross-functional teams, and represent the company in national and international trade discussions. This is a high-responsibility, full-time role based in the United States.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of trade policy experience in government, corporate public policy, private firm or trade association.
• J.D. preferred.
• Active network across the D.C. trade ecosystem.
• Confident, concise writer with strong ownership and teamwork.
• Able to navigate a matrixed multinational company across time zones.

Skills

Trade policy

Public policy

Strong writing

Global mindset

Leadership

Education

J.D. preferred

Job description

Position SummaryThis role is not eligible for immigration sponsorshipSamsung Electronics America (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. Across each of these areas, our work drives innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity in the United States.For nearly five decades, Samsung has been at the forefront of technological advancements, investing over $100 billion and creating more than 20,000 jobs nationwide. Our mission? To integrate cutting-edge products, services, and AI technology to deliver smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better.As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA offers opportunities to work alongside global visionary thinkers and innovators who are passionate about making a difference. Explore the exciting opportunities at Samsung Electronics America and discover how you can make an impact.Role and ResponsibilitiesSkills and QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Experience : 10+ years of trade policy experience (government, corporate public policy, private firm, trade association); J.D. preferred.Connected : Active network across D.C. trade ecosystem.Exceptional Writer : Confident, concise.Low Ego, High Ownership : Team player, as comfortable managing tactical groundwork as briefing leadership.Global Fluency : Effective at navigating a matrixed multinational company across time zones.Life @ Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/life-at-samsung/Benefits @ Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/benefits/Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 12 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 12 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.To ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process, please do not use GenAI tools during your interview unless explicitly permitted; failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page.At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.* Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities During the Application ProcessSamsung Electronics America is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact our Reasonable Accommodation Team (855-557-3247) or [e-mail] for assistance. This number is for accommodation requests only and is not intended for general employment inquiries.