Date Posted:
May 19, 2026
Position Title:
Director, US Government Affairs
Office/Company:
onsemi
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06986
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Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
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Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Director, US Government AffairsDevelop and execute federal government affairs strategy to advance the company’s priorities with the U.S. Congress and Executive Branch, including legislation, regulatory policy, and federal technology initiatives affecting the semiconductor industry.Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, political science, business, international relations, or a related field required.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute federal government affairs strategy to advance the company’s priorities with the U.S. Congress and Executive Branch, including legislation, regulatory policy, and federal technology initiatives affecting the semiconductor industry.
• Lead congressional engagement with key committees and offices—including Appropriations, Armed Services, Commerce, Finance, and Ways & Means—to advocate for policies that support semiconductor innovation, domestic manufacturing, and national security technology programs.
• Advance federal funding and appropriations opportunities, including defense and research programs, by coordinating advocacy with congressional offices and aligning internal business priorities with federal technology and innovation initiatives.
• Engage executive branch agencies such as the Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Treasury, and USTR to shape regulatory policy, technology initiatives, and government programs affecting the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Monitor and influence tax, trade, and industrial policy impacting the semiconductor sector, including export controls, tariffs, supply chain security initiatives, and incentives supporting domestic manufacturing and R&D investment.
• Represent the company with policymakers, industry coalitions, and trade associations, building strategic partnerships to promote policy outcomes that strengthen U.S. semiconductor leadership.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, political science, business, international relations, or a related field required.
• Advanced degree (J.D., M.P.P., M.P.A., or similar) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in federal government affairs, public policy, legislative advocacy, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience working with Congress, federal agencies, and senior policymakers.
• Demonstrated experience working on appropriations, tax policy, trade policy, or industrial/technology policy.
• Experience representing a large, complex organization before government stakeholders and building effective relationships across government and industry.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
