Director, Public and Government Affairs

Wal-Mart•Bentonville, AR

60d•$110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

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 The Policy Director provides leadership in defined public policy areas that are of strategic interest to Walmart and its stakeholders. Using subject matter expertise and serving as a counselor to the business, the role engages in complex public policy analysis and works with a range of internal and external stakeholders to shape strategic priorities. The Policy Director must think critically and act decisively. The role also requires the flexibility to shift focus on a multitude of issues that could - from one day to the next - affect local communities, or have national or global scope. Effective communication to colleagues, business partners, policymakers, and the general public, working closely with Walmart's government affairs and communications teams, is paramount. Come to this role with a strong background in public policy and a desire to grow within a dynamic team. Expect to operate independently and collaboratively. Commit to thinking practically and creatively. Be willing to communicate and execute with urgency, and demonstrate sound judgement while doing so.

Requirements

You have 8+ years' applied public policy experience and demonstrated success in government affairs, and/or related advocacy fields; corporate experience in this capacity is a plus
You hold a Bachelor's degree in government/political science, economics, international affairs, business, or relevant subject matter fields (see above)
You have a deep understanding of policymaking processes at the state/local, federal, and/or global level - and how to leverage private sector influence in those processes
You want to tackle complex public policy problems, and can anticipate them and react quickly when they occur
You can identify appropriate courses of action in response to complex public policy problems, and then work with teams to implement effective solutions
You are comfortable directly counseling senior leaders on policy issues and strategy
You have experience in working in matrixed environments with an ability to navigate complex organizations and spark collaboration across teams and departments
You have experience cultivating and managing stakeholder relationships with trust and integrity

Nice To Haves

Government Relations
Lobbying
Media Relations

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.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.