Legislative Assistant, Government Affairs & Policy

Western Digital•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Legislative Assistant will support the organization’s advocacy efforts by assisting in legislative and regulatory tracking and research, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis. They will register to lobby with the US federal government. This position will contribute to shaping and advancing the organization’s policy priorities through research, outreach, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

8-10 years government, trade association or think tank experience
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or related field
Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
Familiarity with federal legislative processes and regulatory frameworks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legislative tracking tools (e.g., PoliticoPro, BGov)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a congressional office, federal agency, or advocacy organization
Understanding of US Congressional and agency legislative and regulatory processes
Bipartisan House and Senate relationships, including with leadership and committees
Experience supporting congressional outreach or coalition-building efforts

Responsibilities

Legislative & Regulatory Monitoring and Research Track and monitor legislation, regulatory actions, and committee activity relevant to the organization’s interests.
Conduct background research on policy issues, including, but not limited to, trade, export controls, technology, and national security.
Prepare weekly legislative summaries and policy impact briefs for internal distribution.
Assist with drafting internal memos, talking points, and briefing documents for senior leadership.
Stakeholder Engagement Assist in scheduling and preparing materials for meetings with congressional staff, federal agencies, and trade associations and other coalition partners.
Lobby US Congressional and US Administration agency staff Attend hearings, briefings, and stakeholder events to gather intelligence and report key takeaways.

Benefits

paid vacation time
paid sick leave
medical/dental/vision insurance
life, accident and disability insurance
tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
employee assistance program
other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
tuition reimbursement
transit
the Applause Program
employee stock purchase plan
the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan