Director Federal Government Relations

Samsung Semiconductor • Columbia, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Federal Government Relations strengthens and builds relationships with members of Congress and the Executive Branch on semiconductor and advanced technology manufacturing policy. The role identifies opportunities, risks, and legislative priorities that advance Samsung’s semiconductor strategy and engagement with senior U.S. government officials, including implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act and related industrial policy. The position is based at Samsung’s Washington, DC office and requires daily onsite presence in alignment with the company’s Flexible Work policy. It reports to the Vice President of Government Affairs; the posting also describes direct reporting to the Vice President of Government Relations.

The Director executes the team’s legislative agenda and manages external stakeholder relationships, coordinating with Samsung’s Public Policy and business teams on semiconductor and broader technology priorities. The role monitors significant legislation and regulations and reports potential impacts to relevant internal leaders and staff. It also supports semiconductor and foundry business teams’ political and administrative engagement at federal, state, and local levels, represents Samsung in industry and coalition forums, and helps improve the legislative environment for semiconductor manufacturing and Samsung’s reputation as a domestic chip manufacturing investor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 10 years of experience in an advocacy role, preferably in the semiconductor, broader technology, or trade ecosystem.
• Previous experience working with U.S. government officials.
• Solid familiarity with Samsung’s semiconductor products, foundry business, memory chip operations, and manufacturing strategy.
• Strong command of policy and legislative issues central to Samsung’s semiconductor business, including trade, export controls, energy, tax incentives (Section 48D/ITC), national security, critical minerals, and appropriations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including semiconductor industry coalitions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and partner with cross-functional team members.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctor or graduate degree.
• Experience with CHIPS Act implementation or export-control policy.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with members of Congress and the Executive Branch on semiconductor and advanced technology manufacturing policy.
• Identify legislative opportunities and risks that support Samsung’s semiconductor strategy, including CHIPS and Science Act implementation and related industrial policy.
• Develop relationship-building activities and opportunities, including semiconductor fabrication facility visits, PAC fundraisers, events, and advocacy campaigns.
• Coordinate programming at the company’s Washington, DC office, including congressional meet-and-greets, events with congressional semiconductor and technology caucuses, coalitions or industry partners, and receptions focused on chip manufacturing and supply chains.
• Attend and host fundraisers for candidates supported through the company’s PAC; plan and execute candidate distribution campaigns, particularly for candidates on committees overseeing CHIPS Act implementation, export controls, and semiconductor supply-chain security.
• Engage with House and Senate members and leaders, including committees with jurisdiction over technology, tax and trade, export controls, and appropriations.
• Execute the team’s legislative agenda on semiconductor manufacturing incentives, R&D tax credits, export-control policy, supply-chain resilience, and related issues.
• Manage day-to-day external stakeholder relationships and coordinate with Samsung’s Public Policy and business teams on semiconductor and broader technology priorities.
• Identify and report significant legislation and regulations—including export controls, CHIPS Act funding decisions, tariffs, and critical-minerals policy—to senior management and relevant internal teams to assess potential impacts on Samsung’s semiconductor business.
• Support semiconductor and foundry business teams at federal, state, and local political levels and in relationships with government administrations, including Commerce, BIS, NIST/CHIPS Program Office, the Department of Energy, and USTR; identify business opportunities.
• Engage with governors in relevant states, particularly those with existing or prospective Samsung semiconductor manufacturing investments.
• Support and help drive participation in Samsung’s PAC.
• Represent Samsung at trade association, government, coalition, and industry stakeholder meetings related to semiconductor policy.
• Coordinate with internal teams to improve the legislative environment for semiconductor manufacturing and enhance Samsung’s reputation in Washington as a domestic chip manufacturing investor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Incentive opportunities based on individual and company performance.
• Charitable giving match and opportunities to get involved in community support.
• 4+ weeks of paid time off per year, plus holidays and sick leave.
• Fertility-care or adoption stipend, caregiver support, and medical travel support.
• On-demand wellness apps and free confidential therapy sessions.
• Onsite café and gym, plus virtual fitness classes.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director