Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Walmart•Washington, DC

2d•$143,000 - $286,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Federal Government Affairs, advances Walmart’s federal policy priorities and strengthens relationships with policymakers and stakeholders in Washington, D.C. The role advocates for positive policy outcomes, helps shape legislative and regulatory strategies, and represents Walmart before Congress, the Administration, and external organizations. The Director provides input on legislative proposals, prepares congressional testimony and regulatory comments, engages senior government officials, and represents the company on key policy issues. The role also strengthens partnerships with trade associations, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and coalitions, bringing policy expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to Walmart’s federal advocacy efforts. Walmart’s Federal Government Affairs team leads the company’s engagement on federal policy issues, advocating before Congress, the Administration, and key stakeholders. The team shapes strategic engagement and policy priorities that advance and protect business goals, coordinates across functions to counsel the business on risk, influence public policy, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and provide actionable insights to leadership. The team fosters continuous learning, teamwork, ethical decision-making, and strategic foresight to address emerging policy challenges.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Communications, or a related area and 8 years of experience in government relations, public policy research, legislative affairs, regulatory analysis, or a related area; alternatively, 10 years of experience in one of these areas.
Extensive experience working on Capitol Hill or in public policy, with strong relationships with federal stakeholders and constituencies.
A proven track record of setting goals and achieving them.
Creative vision and a confident voice to advocate for and execute that vision.
Comfort working across a matrix organization with peers and senior leaders.
An organized and disciplined approach to managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to distill legislative and policy issues into clear briefing materials.
Political astuteness and a keen understanding of the evolving landscape in which the business operates.

Nice To Haves

Advanced graduate degree.
Experience leading large-scale, national, or multi-market government affairs initiatives within the region or area of expertise.
People management experience.

Responsibilities

Shape federal policy strategies that align with Walmart’s business priorities and objectives.
Partner with internal stakeholders to develop positions and strategies on key legislative, regulatory, and political issues.
Represent Walmart with policymakers, industry groups, coalitions, and other external stakeholders to advance company priorities.
Prepare senior executives for congressional testimony, speeches, presentations, and other high-level engagements.
Manage external consultants and resources to deliver against business and policy objectives.
Build strong internal and external partnerships that advance Walmart’s goals and outreach initiatives.
Model integrity, adaptability, sound judgment, and continuous learning in a dynamic policy environment.
Provide input on legislative proposals and prepare regulatory comments.
Engage senior government officials and represent the company on key policy issues.