Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Position Summary...

The Director, Federal Government Affairs, will advance Walmart’s federal policy priorities and strengthen relationships with policymakers and stakeholders in Washington, D.C. The role will advocate for positive policy outcomes, help shape legislative and regulatory strategies, and represent Walmart before Congress, the Administration, and external organizations. Responsibilities include providing input on legislative proposals, preparing congressional testimony and regulatory comments, engaging senior government officials, and representing the company on key policy issues. The Director will also strengthen partnerships with trade associations, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and coalitions, bringing strong policy expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to Walmart’s federal advocacy efforts.
About the team...
Walmart's Federal Government Affairs team leads Walmart’s engagement on federal policy issues, advocating before Congress, the Administration, and key stakeholders. This team shapes strategic engagement and policy priorities that advance and protect business goals. The team coordinates across functions to counsel the business on risk, influence public policy, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and provide actionable insights to leadership. The team fosters a culture of continuous learning, teamwork, ethical decision-making, and strategic foresight to address emerging policy challenges. It supports the company’s mission by leading effective policy advocacy that advances Walmart’s strategy.

What you'll do...

• Shape federal policy strategies that align with Walmart’s business 

priorities and objectives 

• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop positions and 

strategies on key legislative, regulatory, and political issues 

• Represent Walmart with policymakers, industry groups, coalitions, 

and other external stakeholders to advance company priorities 

• Prepare senior executives for congressional testimony, speeches, 

presentations, and other high-level engagements 

• Manage external consultants and resources to deliver against 

business and policy objectives 

• Build strong internal and external partnerships that advance 

Walmart’s goals and outreach initiatives 

• Model integrity, adaptability, sound judgment, and continuous 

learning in a dynamic policy environment 

What you'll bring...

• Extensive experience working on Capitol Hill or in public policy, with 

an emphasis on strong relationships with federal stakeholders and 

constituencies. 

• A proven track record of goal setting and achievement of those goals 
• A creative vision and a confident voice to advocate and execute the 

vision 

• A high level of comfort working across a matrix organization with 

peers and senior leaders 

• An organized and disciplined approach for managing multiple 

projects simultaneously 

• Excellent communication skills for distilling legislative and policy 

issues into easily understood briefing materials 

• Political astuteness and a keen understanding of the evolving 

landscape in which our business operates 
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 $143,000.00 - $286,000.00
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.

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 OR 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.

Advanced graduate degree; experience leading large-scale/national or multi‑market government affairs initiatives within the region or area of expertise., People management experience.

Primary Location...

80 M St Se, Washington, DC 20003-3544, 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.