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Director, Public and Government Affairs - Tech Policy

The Tech Policy Director is a highly skilled, experienced professional responsible for advising Walmart, Inc., and its leadership on public policy issues at all levels of government.

Specifically, this role is best suited for individuals with deep expertise in technology policy – including but not limited to e-commerce and online marketplace issues; data privacy and security; biometrics; and immersive technology. Familiarity with competition policy and intellectual property protections is a plus. Strong candidates will also have working knowledge of the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in various business applications, and the public policy implications of these applications.

Walmart’s Global Public Policy (GPP) team is responsible for identifying risks and opportunities in the public policy space with the goals of maintaining and expanding the company’s license to operate; creating opportunity for our 2.2 million associates; serving millions of customers across the globe; and building shared value in the communities we serve.

Walmart, Inc., is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping people save money and live better. This tech-centric approach drives our “omnichannel” strategy (the concept of an interconnected retail ecosystem that seamlessly fits into our customers’ lives), while we continually enhance work and shopping experiences.

At Walmart, we believe that technology should serve people, not the other way around. This guiding principle drives our adoption of new technologies at-scale. We have been intentional, through our digital trust and transparency commitments, to ensure that customers and associates understand our use of data and overall technology goals.

As Tech Policy Director, you will serve at the forefront of these transformative efforts.

Responsibilities

The Tech Policy Director provides leadership in defined public policy areas that are of strategic interest to Walmart and its stakeholders. Using subject matter expertise and serving as a counselor to the business, the role engages in complex public policy analysis and works with a range of internal and external stakeholders to shape strategic priorities.

The Tech Policy Director must think critically and act decisively. The role also requires the flexibility to shift focus on a multitude of issues that could – from one day to the next – affect local communities, or have national or global scope. Effective communication to colleagues, business partners, policymakers, and the general public, working closely with Walmart’s government affairs and communications teams, is paramount.

Come to this role with a strong background in public policy and a desire to grow within a dynamic team. Expect to operate independently and collaboratively. Commit to thinking practically and creatively. Be willing to communicate and execute with urgency, and demonstrate sound judgement while doing so.

You’ll make an immediate impact by:  

• 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 to internal business partners related to Walmart’s public policy priorities
• Monitoring and 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 customers
• Building and managing relationships with external trade and industry associations, NGOs, public policy experts, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders
• Leveraging stakeholder relationships in the public policy space to advance Walmart’s policy priorities and promote 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 oversee appropriate responses to external factors 

You're an ideal candidate if...

• You have 8+ years’ applied public policy experience and demonstrated success in government affairs, and/or related advocacy fields; corporate experience in this capacity is a plus
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in government/political science, economics, international affairs, business, or relevant subject matter fields (see above) 
• You have a deep understanding of policymaking processes at the state/local, federal, and/or global level – and how to leverage private sector influence in 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 
• You are comfortable directly counseling senior 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 integrity

Work Environment

The GPP team is based at the Walmart Home Office in Bentonville, AR. We are looking forward to the opening of our new, state-of-the-art campus later this year. Work is primarily office-based, but we offer some flexibility to maintain work/life balance. The role involves some travel – often to our Washington, DC office, and appropriate external engagements (conferences, support for our advocacy teams, store/facility visits, as appropriate and reasonable).

Benefits

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for personal and company performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, health plan options, and much more. Relocation support is available if the Director is located outside of Northwest Arkansas.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Walmart, 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. 

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million 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.

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, or related field and 5 years’ experience managing projects or campaigns in politics, public affairs, or related field OR 7 years’ experience managing projects or campaigns in politics, public affairs, or related field.

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...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America