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Albany, NY
Source: Walmart careers · View original posting
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Position Summary...
What you'll do...
The (USA) Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy leads strategic engagement to align and execute public policy initiatives with organizational objectives. This role shapes high-impact messaging, manages complex reputational risks, and fosters collaborative partnerships across markets and industries. By integrating policy insights with business strategy, the director advises leadership on emerging risks and opportunities, drives proactive external storytelling, and guides cross-functional teams through scenario planning and decision-making processes. The position requires expertise in advocacy, public policy and public affairs to influence outcomes and support long-term organizational goals.
The State & Local Government Relations team represents Walmart before state and local governments, advancing public policy priorities and managing emerging issues. Collaborating across the business, the team monitors and shapes legislation and regulations impacting stores, associates, customers, and operations. They engage with governors, legislators, local officials, and stakeholders to develop state-specific strategies and clear advocacy.
Team members anticipate risks and opportunities, exercise sound political judgment, and build strong relationships that support Walmart’s mission to serve customers and communities effectively. This position will be based in New York state, with a preference to be located in Albany.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00
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...
141 WASHINGTON AVE EXTENSION, WALMART ALBANY, NY 12205-0000, 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.
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