Sr. Director, Public Affairs

Samsung Electronics America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America (SEA) is seeking a senior trade policy professional with 10+ years of experience across government, corporate public policy, private firms, and trade associations. A J.D. is preferred.

The role requires an active network in the D.C. trade ecosystem, exceptional writing, and a global mindset to operate across time zones. The candidate should be a collaborative team player with the ability to brief leadership and work across a matrixed multinational company.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of trade policy experience (government, corporate public policy, private firm, trade association).
• Active network across D.C. trade ecosystem.
• Exceptional writer: confident, concise.
• Low ego, high ownership: team player, comfortable briefing leadership.
• Global fluency: navigate a matrixed multinational company across time zones.

Skills

Trade policy experience

Strong writing

Global fluency

Education

J.D. preferred

Job description

Position Summary

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship Samsung 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 Responsibilities

Skills and Qualifications Minimum 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.

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Benefits @ Samsung

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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.

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 Process

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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.

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).