Position Summary: Director, Public and Government Affairs
Location: Bentonville, AR
Position Overview
The 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. This role is well‑suited for individuals with strong public policy experience and the ability to lead on complex, evolving issues. The Policy Director will serve as an expert advisor across a broad portfolio of policy areas aligned with Walmart’s purpose of helping people save money and live better. Experience in financial services, tax, and other economic policy areas, e‑commerce, or data privacy, is a plus. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to quickly build expertise in new issue areas and translate complex topics into actionable strategies.
What you'll do
- Lead public policy strategy across priority issue areas, providing subject‑matter expertise and strategic counsel to business partners and senior leaders.
- Analyze and monitor legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments at the state, federal, and global levels that may impact Walmart, its associates, or customers.
- Develop and execute strategic policy plans in partnership with internal teams to advance Walmart’s public policy priorities.
- Build and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including industry associations, NGOs, policymakers, and subject‑matter experts, to advance shared objectives and strengthen understanding of Walmart’s role in society.
What you'll bring
- 8+ years of applied public policy or government affairs experience, with demonstrated success influencing policy outcomes; corporate experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of policymaking processes across state/local, federal, and/or global levels, and how the private sector engages effectively within them.
- Proven ability to advise senior leaders on complex policy issues and recommend clear, actionable paths forward.
- Experience navigating matrixed organizations, building cross‑functional partnerships, and managing stakeholder relationships with credibility and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, or related field.
- 5 years of experience managing projects or campaigns in politics, public affairs, or related field OR 7 years of experience managing projects or campaigns in politics, public affairs, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Government Relations, Lobbying, Media Relations.
Benefits and Compensation
We offer competitive pay and performance‑based bonus awards. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off includes PTO, 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. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock incentives. Salary range: $110,000.00 - $220,000.00.
Location
806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Workplace Policy
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have 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.
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