Director Government Affairs

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Washington, DC

This role is for a Director of US Government Affairs at Intel, focusing on lobbying the Executive Branch and Congressional Republicans to advocate for policies supporting American semiconductor manufacturing and technology leadership. The responsibilities include crafting and executing federal lobbying efforts, advocating for Intel's positions on critical policy issues, leading lobbying efforts on export controls and investment restrictions, and building relationships with policymakers. The role requires at least 7 years of experience in federal government affairs, with a focus on manufacturing policy, and a strong legislative background.

What you'd actually do

  1. Create and execute federal lobbying efforts that advance our policy positions and achieve favorable outcomes, with a particular focus on manufacturing and trade:
  2. Advocate for Intel's positions on critical policy issues at a time of dynamic change for the semiconductor industry.
  3. Articulate a clear, compelling vision for the importance of U.S. domestic semiconductor manufacturing, Intel's leadership role in the industry, and the federal policies needed to support these priorities.
  4. Lead lobbying efforts on export controls (Executive Branch), investment restrictions, and critical minerals.
  5. Work with the U.S. Government Relations team to develop and execute Intel's strategic and tactical responses to pending legislation, regulation, and policy issues, including internal alignment and external engagement with trade associations, relevant third parties, and directly with policymakers.

Skills

Required

  • Federal lobbying
  • Government affairs
  • Policy advocacy
  • Manufacturing policy
  • Trade policy
  • Executive Branch outreach
  • Congressional outreach
  • Relationship building with policymakers
  • Legislative process understanding
  • Communication skills

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (JD, MBA, MPA, MPP)

What the JD emphasized

  • proven experience lobbying Congressional and Executive branch leaders on trade and manufacturing issues
  • ability to conceive and execute high-stakes lobbying campaigns
  • strong legislative background
  • extensive network
  • at least 7+ years of relevant experience with the U.S. federal government
  • Past experience of lobbying elected officials, policymakers, government agency heads, and trade associations
  • Proven track record of understanding and influencing legislative processes, including successful advocacy efforts that achieved favorable policy outcomes