VP, Global Government Affairs Strategic Policy

KLATencor Corporation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

KLATencor Corporation seeks a seasoned leader for Global Government Affairs to shape policy strategy and risk management across the semiconductor ecosystem. You will work with executives, legal, and regional leaders to align advocacy with corporate growth and investment plans.

The role requires deep expertise in export controls, sanctions, and trade policy, plus strong relationships with policymakers and industry bodies. This position is based in the United States, with global responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, public policy, trade policy, or regulatory affairs.
• Significant experience in semiconductor, technology, electronics, defense, or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in export controls, sanctions, international policy matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global government affairs strategy aligned with corporate objectives and growth priorities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators, trade associations, think tanks, and industry coalitions worldwide.
• Represent the company before legislative and executive branch officials on issues affecting the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership on emerging policy, geopolitical, and regulatory developments.
• Lead company advocacy and policy engagement strategies related to export controls, sanctions, foreign investment review, and technology transfer regulations.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and business leaders to navigate regulatory changes and mitigate business risks.
• Analyze geopolitical developments affecting semiconductor markets, technology competition, and global supply chains.
• Support business planning through assessment of regulatory, political, and trade-related risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate external messaging and advocacy efforts across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage external consultants, lobbying firms, and industry association engagements.
• Build and develop a high-performing global government affairs organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team on policy developments.

Skills

Public policy

Geopolitical risk

Regulatory affairs

Export controls

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in Public Policy/IR/Policy/Engineering or related

Job description

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and… To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before. That’s where KLA comes in. Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced professional, you’ll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Global Government Affairs Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global government affairs strategy aligned with corporate objectives and growth priorities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators, trade associations, think tanks, and industry coalitions worldwide.
• Represent the company before legislative and executive branch officials on issues affecting the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership and business units regarding emerging policy, geopolitical, and regulatory developments.

Export Controls, Trade & National Security Policy

• Lead company advocacy and policy engagement strategies related to export controls, sanctions, foreign investment review, and technology transfer regulations.
• Develop positions and engagement strategies regarding evolving semiconductor restrictions, advanced computing controls, AI-related regulations, and national security measures.
• Partner closely with legal, compliance, and business leaders to navigate regulatory changes and mitigate business risks.

Geopolitical Risk & Strategic Intelligence

• Analyze geopolitical developments affecting semiconductor markets, technology competition, and global supply chains.
• Provide actionable intelligence and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support business planning through assessment of regulatory, political, and trade-related risks and opportunities.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with executive leadership, legal, compliance, communications, business development, and regional leadership teams.
• Coordinate external messaging and advocacy efforts across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage external consultants, lobbying firms, and industry association engagements.
• Build and develop a high-performing global government affairs organization.

Executive Leadership & Strategic Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, and business unit leaders on geopolitical, regulatory, trade, and public policy developments affecting the company’s global operations and growth strategy.
• Translate complex policy, export control, national security, and geopolitical developments into clear business implications and actionable recommendations for senior executives.
• Partner closely with executive stakeholders to align government affairs strategies with corporate objectives, market expansion plans, investment decisions, and risk management priorities.
• Build consensus among cross-functional executive teams and influence decision-making on high-impact policy and regulatory matters.
• Support executive engagement with government officials, industry leaders, customers, and strategic partners on critical public policy issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualifications Required Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Law, Economics, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs, public policy, trade policy, or regulatory affairs.
• Significant experience within the semiconductor, technology, electronics, defense, or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in export controls, sanctions, internat