Vice President, Government Affairs
7 hours ago
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
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We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.
Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.
Job Description
Western Digital is seeking a Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy to build an impactful government relations program and team to advance the company's public policy agenda and represent the company's interests on government policy at the federal, state and local level. Based in Washington, D.C., this is an opportunity to establish, grow, and lead the company's office in Washington, D.C., and a global team. The Vice President will develop and execute strategies to build Western Digital's visibility among government and public policy stakeholders, promote its public policy priorities, and shape public dialogue on critical business and technology issues in the data storage and semiconductor industries. A successful candidate will have proven management, leadership, and communication skills as well as strong, high-level relationships with policymakers and officials in Washington, D.C. The position will report to the Chief Legal Officer.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a corporate government relations function and team
- Build Western Digital's presence in Washington, D.C. to develop its brand in the policy and political spheres as a thought leader on issues impacting the company and industry
- Develop, execute, and promote government relations strategies, outreach, and advocacy capabilities
- Assist in the development and adoption of legislation and regulations in line with company and industry interests
- Establish trusted relationships with key business partners across the company to help identify and inform advocacy priorities and objectives
- Establish, leverage and maintain relationships with government officials, industry groups, public policy organizations, think tanks, and other stakeholders to support Western Digital's business objectives
- Work cross functionally across all aspects of the business to understand and identify legislative, regulatory, and policy risks and opportunities to the business and execute strategies to manage those risks and capitalize on potential opportunities.
- Develop expertise on a wide variety of legislative, regulatory, and policy issues impacting Western Digital's business and timely advise senior executives on such developments and impacts
- Facilitate senior executives' preparation for meetings with government and industry stakeholders and attend such meetings as necessary
- Identify key hearings, conferences, and industry organizations and contribute to Western Digital's informed and active participation to establish the company as a thought leader in policy debates affecting the company's business and interests
- Prepare various policy materials for internal and external use with stakeholders, including position statements, reports, updates, briefing packages, and talking points
- Manage correspondence with government officials and policy stakeholders to ensure it is consistent with Western Digital's positions on key issues
- In close cooperation with legal counsel and the Ethics & Compliance group, identify and create policies and procedures related to government interaction and political activities to create awareness of requirements and support compliance
- Manage lobbyists, consultants, and the government relations budget
- Manage Washington, D.C. office, which may include personnel working on independent Western Digital business functions
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in law, government, public policy, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in government relations, including experience in a multinational corporate government relations department
- Congressional, agency, and/or White House experience preferred with strong bipartisan House and Senate relationships with leadership and committees of jurisdiction
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, agencies, and other government leaders
- Significant knowledge and understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes, legislative and executive policymaking processes, and policy developments impacting the data storage or semiconductor industries
- Proven ability to set the direction and strategy for a government relations function and to develop and execute strategy and innovative solutions
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate public policy with business strategy and propose practical business solutions, including creating opportunities to advance corporate objectives and grow revenue
- Experience working for a technology company or experience in the data storage or semiconductor industries, particularly in the policy area, is preferred
- Demonstrated experience building and managing a high-performance and collaborative team
- Detail-oriented, self-initiating, well-organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and independently
- Strong project management skills necessary to lead cross-functional projects and drive them to completion effectively and timely
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and translate complex and potentially technical concepts into simple, but effective statements for internal and external stakeholders
- Committed to growth mindset and continuous improvement
- Understanding of compliance laws regulating political activities
- Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company, including senior executives and the Board of Directors and ability to influence/persuade external stakeholders
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability in managing functional objectives, staff, and internal and external stakeholders
Additional Information
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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