Director Federal Government Relations

The role

The Director of Federal Government Relations will build and strengthen relationships with members of Congress and the Executive Branch regarding semiconductor and advanced technology manufacturing policy. This role involves driving semiconductor strategy through legislative engagement, including the implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act.

What you will do

• Develop relationship-building activities including site visits, PAC fundraisers, and advocacy campaigns
• Coordinate programming for events in the DC office such as meet and greets and hosting congressional caucuses
• Perform political outreach by attending and hosting fundraisers for candidates funded through the company PAC
• Plan and execute distribution campaigns for key federal candidates
• Engage with members and leaders of the House and Senate committees
• Execute the legislative agenda on semiconductor manufacturing incentives, R&D tax credits, export control policy, and supply chain resilience
• Manage day-to-day external stakeholder relationships and coordination with internal teams
• Identify and report on significant legislation or regulations to senior management and business staff
• Provide support for semiconductor and foundry business teams at federal, state, and local levels
• Represent Samsung at trade association, government, and industry stakeholder meetings

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 10 years in an advocacy role
• Previous experience working with U.S. government officials
• Solid familiarity with Samsung’s semiconductor products, foundry business, memory chip operations, and manufacturing strategy
• Strong command of policy and legislative issues including trade, export controls, energy, tax incentives, national security, critical minerals, and appropriations
• Demonstrated ability to establish solid working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work in a team environment and partner with other cross-functional team members
• Excellent leadership and communications skills

Nice to have

• Juris Doctor or Graduate degree
• Experience with CHIPS Act implementation or export control policy

Benefits

• Incentive opportunities based on individual and company performance
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k
• Charitable giving match
• 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave
• Stipend for fertility care or adoption
• Caregiver support
• Medical travel support
• On-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions
• Onsite Café and gym
• Virtual classes
• Flexible environment

Before you apply

• Each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period
• AI tools should not be used to generate or assist with submitted content or live interview responses
• By applying, you agree not to disclose confidential or proprietary information belonging to a current or former employer

About the company

Samsung Semiconductor is a global leader whose technology solutions power tools including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, and IoT devices.