Full-time · Hybrid
Director, Government Affairs
This is a high-impact leadership role within the world's largest industrial technology company, focusing on the critical intersection of AI, manufacturing, and federal policy. The successful candidate will act as a strategic bridge between Siemens' innovative business units and Washington's decision-makers. It is a rare opportunity to influence the national agenda on industrial digitalization and infrastructure modernization.
Siemens · Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Posted 22 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact leadership role within the world's largest industrial technology company, focusing on the critical intersection of AI, manufacturing, and federal policy. The successful candidate will act as a strategic bridge between Siemens' innovative business units and Washington's decision-makers. It is a rare opportunity to influence the national agenda on industrial digitalization and infrastructure modernization.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute government affairs strategies for manufacturing and AI sectors
- Proactively identify political and regulatory risks and opportunities
- Manage relationships with trade associations and industry groups
- Provide expert analysis of legislation to internal corporate functions
- Advocate for Siemens' interests to influence policy outcomes and reputation
Essential
- Deep understanding of the federal policymaking process, including appropriations and authorization cycles
- Proven ability to analyze how legislative and regulatory shifts impact technology and business operations
- Experience developing and executing advocacy plans for engagement with external stakeholders
- Ability to provide legislative and regulatory foresight to internal business leaders
- Strong background in stakeholder management across executive and legislative branches
Preferred
- Experience in specific sectors such as pharmaceutical, life sciences, defense, shipbuilding, or semiconductors
- Established network within major trade and industry associations
- Experience working within a large-scale, global technology or industrial corporation
Key Skills
Public policy strategyLegislative analysisRegulatory affairsStrategic communicationStakeholder engagementIndustrial base modernizationArtificial Intelligence policyGovernment relations
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Hybrid work arrangement
- People-first corporate culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and new challenges
- Diverse and inclusive global team environment
- Engagement with cutting-edge industrial technology projects
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