Vice President, U.S. Government Affairs

Intel Corporation•Washington, DC

1d•$999 - $999,999•Onsite

About The Position

Leads Intel's U.S. government affairs strategy-driving policy advocacy, executive advising, and external engagement to influence legislation and enable business outcomes. As a member of the GGA organization, the Vice President for U.S. Government Affairs will lead U.S. federal and state government lobbying and advance Intel's policy positions with government officials by leveraging the group's influencer networks, strong government connections, and political know-how. This includes managing both direct and matrix employees. The role reports into the Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a nonpartisan manner and to work constructively with both sides of the aisle.
A thorough understanding of legislative processes, with a proven track record of designing successful advocacy campaigns that achieved favorable policy outcomes.
Ability to build strong relationships with individuals at all levels of seniority - in and out of the organization.
Can comfortably influence, negotiate, and handle conflict with minimal disruption.
Can identify when to develop and deploy research, media relations or communications strategies to advance lobbying objectives.
Executive Presence: Able to effectively engage and communicate with executive-level audiences whether in a boardroom, at the podium, or facilitating a meeting.
Clear reputation for ethical conduct and unquestionable integrity.
Demonstrated ability to resolve political and/or policy issues that threaten success.
Excellent political and business judgment; high degree of discretion; strong analytical skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Team-first orientation with leadership style that encourages collaboration.
Brings out the best in others and delegates effectively.
Sets clear expectations and provides feedback and support as necessary.
Contributes meaningfully to high-performing and positive team culture, mentoring and developing team talent.
Demonstrate results and accountability for broad leadership, building of followership and role modeling of Intel's cultural attributes as follows: Customer obsessed - seek to understand what matters most to our customers, listening more and talking less. One Intel we before me. We work across boundaries, collaborating across the aisle and around the world. Fearless - We are bold. We take risks and challenge ourselves. We fail fast, iterate and continuously improve. Truth and Transparency - allows the best ideas to emerge and speeds our ability to solve problems faster. Inclusion - Inclusion runs through each attribute and is integral to our culture evolution. Quality - Ensure a safe workplace and demonstrate discipline to deliver the products and services that our customers and partners can always rely on.
15+ years of combined experience across Congress, the Executive Branch, the national security enterprise or defense industry, as well as relevant leadership experience in industry.
Bachelor's degree required.
10 years of Past experience, based on a government affairs position in industry or other employment, of lobbying elected officials, policymakers, government agency heads, and trade associations.
10 years of Experience managing relationships with lobbyists/consultants and shaping positive public opinion.
Willingness to travel as needed for government and industry engagements.
Active TS/SCI security clearance or willingness to apply for one.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, MPA, MPP) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as the trusted adviser to our SVP, Global Government Affairs and members of the Executive Team for all things related to U.S. Government Affairs.
Recruit, train, and manage staff charged with lobbying on multiple policy issues across the entire U.S. federal government as well as with relevant state governments, including issues related to tax, trade, export controls, telecommunications, intellectual property, workforce development, emerging technologies, advanced manufacturing, and national security.
Partner with other groups within GGA and business executives to develop strategic engagements with the government.
Compose advocacy materials and background documents to educate executives and coordinate their interactions with policy makers.
Work with relevant stakeholders on annual strategic plans to guide policy advocacy and inform resource allocation for our government objectives.
Direct the activities of multiple consultants and law firms, in coordination with other groups in GGA, while working with the Director of External Affairs to coordinate Intel's interaction with trade associations, NGOs, think tanks, and other partners.
Ensure that the company is compliant with all federal and state registration and lobbying disclosure laws associated with interactions with U.S. government officials.
Help develop and execute Intel's strategic and tactical responses to pending legislation, regulation and policy issued by federal elected officials, regulatory agencies and key policymakers.
Build solid relationships with federal authorities, regulatory agency heads and key policymakers to enhance Intel's reputation and image among relevant authorities, and create the ecosystem needed for Intel's businesses to flourish.
This position will interact with other groups in Intel's GGA organization as well as across Business Units to advance Intel's policy positions.
Represent Intel within relevant trade associations, industry groups, and government-facing forums.