Director, Public and Government Affairs

Director, Public And Government Affairs

The Policy Director is a highly skilled, experienced professional responsible for advising Walmart, Inc., and its leadership on public policy issues at all levels of government. This role is well-suited for individuals with strong public policy experience and the ability to lead on complex, evolving issues. Areas of focus may include e-commerce and online marketplaces, data privacy and security, artificial intelligence, biometrics, and other emerging technologies. Familiarity with competition policy and intellectual property protections is a plus. Candidates with backgrounds in these or related policy domains and the ability to rapidly gain fluency in new issue areas and translate complex topics into actionable strategies are encouraged to apply. Walmart's Global Public Policy (GPP) team is responsible for identifying risks and opportunities in the public policy space with the goals of maintaining and expanding the company's license to operate; creating opportunity for our 2.1 million associates; serving millions of customers across the globe; and building shared value in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Identify Walmart's public policy priorities, both within your area(s) of subject matter expertise and through collaboration in peer-owned areas.
• Devise appropriate strategic plans to address Walmart's public policy priorities, and work with colleagues to execute effective tactics.
• Inform, advise, and recommend appropriate courses of action to internal business partners regarding Walmart's public policy priorities.
• Monitor and analyze legislation, high-level administrative or regulatory activity, and other government-led initiatives at all levels that could potentially impact Walmart, its associates, or its customers.
• Build and manage relationships with external trade and industry associations, NGOs, public policy experts, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders.
• Leverage stakeholder relationships in the public policy space to advance Walmart's policy priorities and promote a better understanding of Walmart's important role in society.
• Engage in public policy research with internal and external partners.
• Build networks across internal business functions to develop accurate and meaningful public policy positions, and oversee appropriate responses to external factors.

What you'll bring

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science, or related field and 5 years' experience managing projects or campaigns in politics, public affairs, or related field OR 7 years' experience managing projects or campaigns in politics, public affairs, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Government Relations, Lobbying, Media Relations

Primary Location

806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States Of America

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