Director, Public and Government Affairs

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Influences legislation and regulations impacting Walmarts operations associates and customers by leading coalitions and relevant interest groups to achieve positive legislative or regulatory outcomes providing input on amendments and alternatives to legislative proposals drafting testimony for Congressional hearings drafting and submitting responses to Federal Register notices presenting to various external groups on key issues initiating meetings and interacting with senior executive branch officials members of Congress Congressional staff political party leadership and foreign ambassadors managing Federal Government Relations outreach initiatives and relationships among trade associations thinktanks nongovernmental organizations and coalitions and delivering testimony to executive branch interagency committees Ensures alignment of Walmarts overall corporate goals and business objectives with government policy by providing input on strategic priorities for Public and Government Affairs serving as a subject matter expert on legislative or political issues and strategies and their impact on Walmart goals and objectives determining companys position on toppriority regulatory legislative and interagency proposals representing Walmart on federal legislative and regulatory issues related to various areas determining strategies for issue portfolios based on emerging and existing legislative and regulatory developments preparing Walmart senior and executive management for public testimony on complex issues and preparing speeches and presentations to government and nongovernmental organizations conferences and task forces Directs political strategies and business growth opportunities for geographic business unit regions andor highpriority urban markets under the guidance of senior management by implementing strategies across stakeholders communicating and clarifying strategies for senior corporate leadership directing reputational advertising webbased advocacy polling and external communications creating executive engagement plans to leverage partnerships with key political leaders providing consultation on operations in highstakes complex political environments and recommending budget strategy for national political giving Collaborates with departmental senior management to develop messaging and implement multichannel media strategies to drive and enhance company reputation by creating earned media opportunities via editorial boards and press conferences translating national messaging initiatives and priorities to drive greater impact at the local level creating paid advertisements leveraging social media and ensuring compliance with multichannel media guidelines and governance Represents companys regulatory compliance and policy positions and initiatives with internal and external groups including engagement with policymakers to discuss company positions advancing the companys position at industry and legislative events preparing relevant statements and testimony making presentations at relevant conferences and panels testifying at legislative hearings and discussing key emerging issues or pending legislation with external stakeholders at many levels Drives and oversees the selection and performance of Public and Government Affairs suppliers and external consultants by identifying suppliers consistent with current business and political needs managing the request for proposal process negotiating contract and service terms and leading the evaluation of supplier performance in terms of contract agreements and compliance with company policy Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs developing communicating building support for and implementing business strategies plans and practices analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans determining and supporting resource requirements evaluating operational processes measuring outcomes to ensure desired results identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities promoting a customer environment and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps recruiting selecting and developing talent supporting mentorship workforce development and succession planning and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices developing consequences for violations or noncompliance and supporting the Open Door Policy: Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives engaging key stakeholders in the development execution and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives and supporting associate efforts in these areas Respect the individual: Builds highperforming teams seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all Respect the individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities builds the talent pipeline fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best talent Respect the individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and crossfunctionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and action Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by taking action to advance opportunity sustainability community and integrity eg creating fair opportunities for associates and suppliers driving local giving efforts Act with Integrity: Ensures that teams follow the law our code of conduct and company policies promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and models our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action and enables others to do the same holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values Act with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble selfaware Serve our Customers and members Delivers expected business results while putting the customermember first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acting with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customersmembers Serve our Customers and members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customermember insights and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions and fosters an environment that supports learning innovation learning from mistakes and intelligent risktaking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements supervises the adoption of new technology and supports digital disruption in line with Walmarts business model 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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, economics, communications, or related area and 8 years’ experience in government relations, public policy research, legislative affairs, regulatory analysis, or related area.
Option 2: 10 years’ experience in government relations, public policy research, legislative affairs, regulatory analysis, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Government Relations, Lobbying, Media Relations

Primary Location...

806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.