Director, Public & Government Affairs - Global Public Policy
Company: National Conference of State Legislatures
Location: Olympia
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
Director, Public & Government Affairs - Global Public Policy
- Identifying Walmart's public policy priorities, both in your
respective subject matter expertise area(s) and through
collaboration in peer-owned areas as well
- Devising appropriate strategic plans to address Walmart's
public policy priorities,and work with colleagues to execute
through effective tactics
- Informing, advising, and recommending appropriate courses of
action tointernal business partnersrelated to Walmart's public
policy priorities
- Monitoringand analyzing legislation, high-level administrative
or regulatory activity, or other government-led initiatives at all
levels that could be of potential impact to Walmart, its
associates, or its customers
- Buildingand managingrelationships with external trade and
industry associations, NGOs, public policy experts, thought
leaders, and other stakeholders
- Leveraging stakeholder relationships in the public policy space
to advance Walmart's policy prioritiesandpromote a better
understanding of Walmart's important role in society
- Engaging in public policy research with internal and external
partners
- Building networks across internal business functions to develop
accurate and meaningful public policy positions and appropriate
responses to external factors
- Collaboratingwith other team members to create and maintain
public policy workstreams and partnershipsthat benefit Walmart, its
associates, and its customers
- Communicating in a crisp, but informative manner in writing, in
speaking opportunities, and through dynamic
presentationsQualifications
- You have8+years' public policy experienceand demonstrated
success in government, public or government affairs, and/or related
advocacy fields
- You hold aBachelor'sdegree in government/political science,
economics, international affairs, business, or relevant subject
matter fields (see above); advanced degrees preferred
- You have a deep understanding of policymaking processes at the
state/local, federal, and/or global level - and how to leverage
private sector influencein 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
- Youare comfortable directly counseling senior company 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 integrityThe above information has
been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned
to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part
of the hiring process.Beyond competitive pay, you can receive
incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include
401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental
leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.About the
OrganizationWho WeAreJoin Walmart and your work could help over
275million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the
Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who
wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A
career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet
a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of
our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader
in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community
involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do
the best work of your life.careers.walmart.com How to ApplyEqual
Opportunity EmployerWalmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our
associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better
when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and
valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas
and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
Keywords: National Conference of State Legislatures, Olympia , Director, Public & Government Affairs - Global Public Policy, Government & Protective Services , Olympia, Washington
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