Senior Manager Federal Affairs
Senior Manager Federal Affairs
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Compensation: Minimum $128200 Maximum $161500 per year (Washington D.C. candidates only)
The exact compensation may vary based upon skills and experience
Although were small were mighty and influence and impact society at large positively. At SEMI we offer opportunities to connect and interact with world leaders industry legends and rising stars. We help our members develop public and private policies to strengthen global supply chains and promote business growth and prosperity. Learn and grow professionally through career opportunities such as rotational assignments. Contribute by influencing and impacting an industry that is the foundation for innovation and positive change in areas like environmental sustainability thought leadership and workforce development. We take pride in offering worklife balance so you can live your personal and professional life to the fullest.
As an equal opportunity employer we welcome all to apply.
THE ROLE:
The Senior Manager of Federal Affairs drives the development and implementation of strategies designed to advance SEMI members public policy objectives through strategic partnerships with government and other industry groups. This position will work with policymakers member companies and other industry representatives to ensure U.S. public policies support innovation and growth in the microelectronics/semiconductor industry and throughout the complex and differentiated value chain.
The candidate will be responsible for representing SEMI before the Congress and other federal government offices primarily managing the tax and fiscal policy portfolios related to the microelectronics/semiconductor industry that are central to U.S. innovation policy and international competitiveness.
This is a fulltime exempt position that reports directly to the Senior Director of Federal Affairs and is based in SEMI Washington DC office
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Represent the public policy priorities of members to U.S. lawmakers administration officials and their staff:
- o Work with government officials to facilitate understanding of a diverse global hightech industry
- o Represent the association in coalition work with other industries to obtain shared desired outcomes
- o Directly participate in discussions to advance SEMIs advocacy efforts including but not limited to presentations public testimonies roundtable discussions interviews policymaker/lawmaker meetings industry association meetings etc. (development of material prep and participation)
Develop and execute strategies required to advance SEMIs U.S. policy priorities:
- Manage activities along timelines required to meet overall SEMI objectives and goals
- Lead/facilitate internal teams and external collaborations as necessary to successfully develop and implement policy proposals and lobbying strategies
- Work closely with other SEMI staff members member company representatives external stakeholders and subject matter experts
- Ensure association participation in government forums and industry group meetings
Support internal and external communications:
- Advise member executives and other employees on implications of pending public policy draft policy papers and supporting communications (including but not limited to internal communications SEMI website updates blog postings articles press releases opeds testimony talking points meetings etc.
- Develop presentations and report on activities to ensure thorough communication
- Support the development/ of communication and marketing strategies; work with and provide input/material to the SEMI Communications team
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
- You have successfully advanced SEMIs public policy objectives by effectively promoting the industrys global interests keeping member companies informed and aligning policy makers with the industrys positions. All activities reflect the highest degree of integrity and are aligned with SEMI vision and goals
- You have successfully facilitated an efficient and effective twoway communication process to engage members
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- trong problemsolving skills
- Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs
- Cooperative flexible teamoriented attitude
- Selfstarter with strong proactive work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
- Willingness to learn new tasks and a positive serviceoriented attitude
- Be willing and able to travel both domestically and abroad
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree in public policy political science or similar fields
- 7 years of government or private sector public policy experience
- Familiarity with the issues affecting the semiconductor industry
- Experience with developing and executing successful efforts to affect U.S. legislation/regulation and internal/external communication plans
- Background with tax policy but position is not limited to tax policy.
- Lobbying experience (must be willing/able to register as a lobbyist as required)
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will be a selfstarter with policy experience related to federal research programs and appropriations excellent communication and writing skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently think broadly and develop strategic approaches to problem solving.
SEMI is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain connecting over 3000 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials design equipment software devices and services that enable smarter faster more powerful and more affordable electronic products. Since 1970 SEMI has built connections that have helped its members prosper create new markets and address common industry challenges together. SEMI maintains offices in Berlin Brussels Hsinchu Seoul Shanghai Singapore Tokyo Milpitas and Washington D.C. For more information about SEMI please visit us at SEMI.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
