SEMI · 1 month ago
Sr. Director of Public Policy and Advocacy
Washington,DC,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $217K/yr
9+ years expSEMI is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain. The Sr. Director of Public Policy and Advocacy will drive the development and implementation of strategies to advance SEMI members’ public policy objectives through partnerships with government and industry groups, focusing on policies related to the microelectronics and semiconductor industry.
AssociationManufacturing
Responsibilities
Represent the public policy priorities of members to U.S. lawmakers, administration officials, and their staff:
Work with government officials to facilitate understanding of a diverse, global, high-tech industry
Represent the association in coalition work with other industries to obtain shared desired outcomes
Directly participate in discussions to advance SEMI’s 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)
Provide management, training, motivation of employees as the Advocacy teams grows providing assessment of employee performance and helpful feedback and training opportunities
Develop and execute strategies required to advance SEMI’s 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
Manage programs to benefit member organizations:
Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of programs, advisory committee or working groups under your purview
Ensure programs deliver measurable value to the association’s members
Collaborate with internal departments to align efforts and resources
Manage 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, op-eds, testimony, talking points, meetings etc.)
Develop presentations and report on activities to ensure thorough communications
Support the development/execution of communication and marketing strategies; work with and provide input/material to the SEMI Communications team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in public policy, political science, or similar fields; advanced degree a plus
9+ 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
Lobbying experience (must be willing/able to register as a lobbyist, as required)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs
Cooperative, flexible, team-oriented attitude
Self-starter with strong, proactive work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines and commitments
Willingness to learn new tasks and a positive, service-oriented attitude
Be willing and able to travel both domestically and abroad
Company
SEMI
SEMI is the global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the micro- and nano-electronics industries
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.44M2023-04-14Undisclosed· $4.44M
2022-03-29Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Ajit Manocha
President & CEO
Paul Carey
Director
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