Director, Government Affairs

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

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As the world’s largest industrial technology company, Siemens seeks a highly motivated and driven Director, Government Affairs interested in taking the next step in their career and in gaining experience at a fast-paced U.S. Headquarters environment. With over 45,000 team members in the U.S., Siemens is at the cutting edge: advancing smarter buildings and grids, deploying 21st-century infrastructure, digitalizing industry, and modernizing America’s rail and transit network.

We are looking for a Director, Government Affairs, and this is a hybrid position located in Washington, D.C.

Siemens Government Affairs promotes the company's interests and influences policies and outcomes that impact Siemens' reputation, financial position, and operational capabilities. As a member of the U.S. Government Affairs federal team, the Director will help shape the company’s public policy positions and design and execute government affairs strategies related to manufacturing, AI, industrial base modernization, and other areas facing a global technology company operating in every industry sector. Success in the role relies on proactive identification of political, legislative, and regulatory risks and opportunities and timely execution of engagement strategies to deliver results. Policy focus areas may reflect sectoral interests such as pharmaceutical and life science, defense, shipbuilding, and semiconductor.

The Director, Government Affairs, will be responsible for working with internal business personnel to develop policies, implement federal stakeholder management across the executive and legislative branches, and to drive Siemens’ engagement with trade and industry associations. The position will ensure Siemens businesses and corporate functions stay up to date on critical and emerging federal government activities, provide analysis of relevant legislation and regulation, and develop advocacy plans for engagement with external stakeholders.

As a tech company and world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering and digital technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide. Every day, Siemens creates impact by providing innovative solutions tackling challenges in areas such as additive manufacturing, automation, software systems, connectivity and edge, data analytics and artificial intelligence, digital twin, and sustainable energy and infrastructure.

We are looking for a Director, Government Affairs with a focus on policy and regulation related to manufacturing, AI, and industrial base modernization. The ideal candidate: 

• Has experience in the policymaking process, including appropriations and authorization
• Understands how legislation and regulation impact technology and business
• Effectively engages and partners with policymakers and trade associations
• Understands the value of communication to manage internal and external stakeholders

You will make an impact by:

• Leverage your expertise to shape an enabling policy ecosystem for the digital transformation of American industry.
• Provide legislative and regulatory foresight to internal stakeholders and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop policy positions related to policy area responsibility, with a clear focus on digital technologies in the industrial business-to-business context
• Map an external network to engage and partner with policy makers and the policy expert community from leading companies, trade associations, academia, and think tanks.
• Use sound political understanding to assess the drivers, the content, and potential impacts (risks and opportunities) of legislation, regulation, and policy.
• Represent Siemens interests externally in relevant policy fora and business associations.
• Collaborate with other internal government affairs professionals as well as legal, communications and business functions in the U.S. and around the world.

Your Responsibilities:

• Research, anticipate, and monitor relevant legislation, regulation, policy initiatives, and funding opportunities in pharmaceutical and life science, defense, shipbuilding, and semiconductor sectors.
• Communicate implications of policy developments for internal stakeholders.
• Develop and lead external advocacy efforts, leveraging consultants and trade associations to support the company's position.
• Support policy briefings within your topic area for executives in preparation for political meetings and high-level events.
• Engage with policy makers to provide recommendations, shaping an innovation and technology-friendly ecosystem in the U.S.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree required
• 10+ years of public policy experience, particularly U.S. legislative or executive branch and corporate or trade association government affairs experience.
• 10+ years of experience in managing complex public policy analysis and advocacy strategies, including policy communications with senior government officials.
• 10+ years of experience with leveraging expertise and existing relationships on the local, state, and federal levels, as well as across key industries to assist Siemens in moving key business initiatives forward.
• 10+ years of experience with knowledge of relevant national policy and government affairs issues related to Siemens’ business to proactively identify emerging issues and develop policy and government affairs strategies and messaging.
• 10+ years of experience with expertise in communicating complex, technical, or policy issues to diverse, non-technical audiences both verbally and through written communication.
• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic, positive demeanor, and heightened intuition.
• Ability to engage and influence senior executives and high-level government officials.
• Ability to develop strategic political solutions to complex and critical problems.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills to communicate company positions on complex topics, internally and externally.
• Ability to successfully lead cross-functional teams to drive and lead complex campaigns and projects

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The pay range for this position is $120,666-$206,856, and the annual incentive target is 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose, adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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