Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs

Cirrus Logic • Washington, DC

3d • $225,000 - $275,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cirrus Logic is seeking a public affairs and regulatory strategy professional with strong issue advocacy, issue management, writing, and project management skills, and public policy and regulatory expertise. The Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs position involves strategically and effectively developing Cirrus Logic’s messaging and initiatives to reach policy audiences, regulators, trade associations, and other stakeholders. This is a newly prioritized, high-visibility role for a company whose products sit at the intersection of consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, advanced semiconductor design, and an increasingly complex global trade and regulatory environment. The core mandate is as much protective as it is promotional: ensuring that policy and regulatory developments in Washington and in other markets where Cirrus Logic operates do not disrupt Cirrus Logic’s supply chain, market access, or ability to hire and retain engineering talent, while also advancing the company’s affirmative policy priorities. The role partners closely with Cirrus Logic’s Legal, Investor Relations, and executive leadership teams to align policy engagement with business strategy, and represents the company externally with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and industry coalitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, political science, international relations, business, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of experience in federal and/or state government affairs, regulatory affairs, public policy, legislative advocacy, trade policy, or export control compliance, ideally within or serving the semiconductor, technology, or electronics industry.
• Demonstrated experience working with Congress, federal agencies, and senior policymakers on technology, trade, or industrial policy matters; experience with the Texas Legislature or Texas state government is a plus.
• Familiarity with employment-based immigration and high-skilled workforce policy (H-1B and other visa categories, STEM OPT, green card backlogs) is a plus, given Cirrus Logic’s reliance on global engineering talent.
• Priority is placed on a strong grasp of the fabless semiconductor business model and global semiconductor supply chain policy (export controls, tariffs, foundry/OSAT dependencies) over any specific end-market background.
• Experience representing a company through a trade association such as SIA, or building coalitions among companies with varied positions on trade and export policy.
• Experience with regulatory matters in the United States and internationally is a plus.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. legislative and regulatory process, including export control, trade remedy, and immigration frameworks.
• Ability to assess and advise on regulatory risk across both U.S. and international regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute a government affairs strategy from the ground up.
• Ability to identify legislative or regulatory developments that could harm Cirrus Logic’s business well before they become law, and mobilize a response.
• Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and action-oriented.
• Ability to translate complex, fast-moving policy and geopolitical developments into clear business implications for a global supply chain.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior executives and the Board on policy risk, and to develop persuasive content (talking points, testimony, op-eds, and briefing materials) that supports advocacy campaigns.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to develop, manage, and support multiple public affairs programs and initiatives at once.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across Legal, Finance, Investor Relations, and business unit teams.
• Registered federal lobbyist, or ability to register under the Lobbying Disclosure Act; willingness to register as a Texas state lobbyist if required.

Nice To Haves

• J.D. preferred, but other advanced degrees will also be considered.
• Experience with the Texas Legislature or Texas state government is a plus.
• Familiarity with employment-based immigration and high-skilled workforce policy (H-1B and other visa categories, STEM OPT, green card backlogs) is a plus, given Cirrus Logic’s reliance on global engineering talent.
• Experience with regulatory matters in the United States and internationally is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute Cirrus Logic’s federal government affairs strategy and advise executives, business units, and third parties on delivering key messages about Cirrus Logic’s policy and regulatory positions.
• Serve as an early-warning system and first line of defense relating to federal policy and regulatory actions, including tariffs, export controls, sanctions, and immigration restrictions, that could disrupt Cirrus Logic’s supply chain, customer access, or ability to hire engineering talent.
• Articulate a clear, compelling vision for the importance of the U.S. fabless semiconductor industry, Cirrus Logic’s leadership role in audio and mixed-signal semiconductor design, and the need for policies to support the vision.
• Translate legislative, regulatory, and geopolitical developments, particularly related to U.S.-China trade and export controls, into clear business risk and strategic opportunity assessments for senior leadership, Legal, and Investor Relations.
• Engage Congress to advocate for federal trade, export control, and R&D policies that most directly affect a fabless semiconductor company’s ability to compete globally across consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial markets.
• Represent Cirrus Logic within the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and other trade associations and coalitions, ensuring the specific interests of fabless companies are reflected alongside those of IDMs and foundries in industry-wide advocacy positions.
• Build and maintain relationships with congressional offices, agency staff, and policymakers relevant to Cirrus Logic’s business, and represent the company at industry events, briefings, and coalition meetings.
• Manage Cirrus Logic’s state government affairs in Texas, including engagement with the Texas Legislature, the Governor’s office, and state economic development and workforce agencies on issues affecting the company’s Austin headquarters, R&D investment, and semiconductor workforce pipeline.
• Coordinate with outside lobbyists, trade associations, and consultants engaged on Cirrus Logic’s behalf to ensure a consistent, well-resourced federal advocacy program.
• Support Cirrus Logic’s regulatory strategy, with the expectation that international policy and regulatory engagement may become a larger part of the role over time.

Benefits

• The company offers a competitive salary range of $225,000 - $275,000 per year.

What This Job Offers

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