(USA) Director, Public and Government Affairs

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

2d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Director, Public and Government Affairs Location: Bentonville, AR 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. The Policy Director will serve as an expert advisor across a broad portfolio of policy areas aligned with Walmart’s purpose of helping people save money and live better. Experience in financial services, tax, and other economic policy areas, ecommerce, or data privacy, is a plus. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to quickly build expertise in new issue areas and translate complex topics into actionable strategies.

Requirements

• 8+ years of applied public policy or government affairs experience, with demonstrated success influencing policy outcomes; corporate experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of policymaking processes across state/local, federal, and/or global levels, and how the private sector engages effectively within them.
• Proven ability to advise senior leaders on complex policy issues and recommend clear, actionable paths forward.
• Experience navigating matrixed organizations, building cross‑functional partnerships, and managing stakeholder relationships with credibility and integrity.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Government Relations
• Lobbying
• Media Relations

Responsibilities

• Lead public policy strategy across priority issue areas, providing subject‑matter expertise and strategic counsel to business partners and senior leaders.
• Analyze and monitor legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments at the state, federal, and global levels that may impact Walmart, its associates, or customers.
• Develop and execute strategic policy plans in partnership with internal teams to advance Walmart’s public policy priorities.
• Build and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including industry associations, NGOs, policymakers, and subject‑matter experts, to advance shared objectives and strengthen understanding of Walmart’s role in society.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees