The Role
Leads Walmart’s state government affairs and public policy strategy in New York and another state. Represents the company before policymakers and regulators, builds stakeholder coalitions, monitors legislation, develops advocacy strategies, advises leadership on political and reputational risks, and translates complex business issues into policy arguments, testimony, briefings, and recommendations.
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Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary:
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.
About the team:
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.
What you'll do:
Develop and execute Walmart’s state government affairs strategy in New York and an additional state, advancing legislative, regulatory, and public policy priorities.
What you'll bring:
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), 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. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
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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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.
About the team:
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.
What you'll do:
Develop and execute Walmart’s state government affairs strategy in New York and an additional state, advancing legislative, regulatory, and public policy priorities.
- Represent Walmart before governors’ offices, legislatures, attorneys general, regulatory and economic development agencies, and local officials.
- Build trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and key stakeholders.
- Monitor and engage on legislation, regulations, and emerging political issues affecting Walmart’s business.
- Lead advocacy strategies, coalition efforts, and direct policymaker engagement.
- Anticipate political and policy risks and provide strategic counsel to leadership.
- Translate complex business issues into compelling policy arguments, briefings, testimony, and executive recommendations
What you'll bring:
- At least 10 years experience in policy analysis, public policy advocacy, and regulatory compliance within complex environments.
- Proven ability to lead strategic communication and public affairs initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, coalition building, and influencing decision-making at senior levels.
- Expertise in developing and executing comprehensive communication and crisis response plans.
- Demonstrated capability to manage projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
- Proficiency in coaching teams on negotiation, storytelling, and conflict resolution in public policy contexts.
- Ability to integrate strategic foresight and business insights to shape policy and reputational outcomes.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), 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. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
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 :
- Stock
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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 areaPreferred 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 AmericaWalmart 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Communications, or a related area, plus 8 years of experience in government relations, public policy research, legislative affairs, regulatory analysis, or a related area; alternatively, 10 years of relevant experience without the degree.
- At least 10 years of experience in policy analysis, public policy advocacy, and regulatory compliance within complex environments.
- Experience leading strategic communication and public affairs initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, coalition-building, and senior-level influencing skills.
- Expertise developing and executing comprehensive communication and crisis response plans.
- Project management capabilities, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
- Ability to coach teams on negotiation, storytelling, and conflict resolution in public policy contexts.
- Ability to integrate strategic foresight and business insights to shape policy and reputational outcomes.
- Advanced graduate degree.
- Experience leading large-scale, national, or multi-market government affairs initiatives.
- People management experience.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.
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