Government Affairs Specialist

Overview

Develops and implements legislative, regulatory and policy advocacy strategies for Intel, representing the company before governmental bodies and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement strategies for legislative, regulatory and policy advocacy.
• Develop programs to ensure internal awareness of applicable legislation and proposed regulations.
• Support external government advocacy efforts, including consultants, for favorable policies, regulations, incentive funding, crisis management and outreach programs.
• Write briefings and prepare and deliver presentations to regulators, government officials and industry associations.
• Anticipate challenges and obstacles the business could face as the public policy, regulatory and political landscape evolves.
• Establish and/or inform corporate strategies, policies, programs and plans to align with emerging government laws, regulations and standards.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with members of federal, state and local government entities and agencies.
• Represent Intel before governmental bodies (global, regional, federal, state and local), intergovernmental institutions, industry associations and other professional organizations for all phases of regulatory strategy.
• Develop and facilitate high-level meetings with key stakeholders, including congressional, regulatory, industry association and partners, to promote and advocate Intel's public policy priorities.
• Provide deep subject matter expertise in specific policy areas.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, International Relations, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, or legislative advocacy.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with government officials, regulatory bodies, industry associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes, policy analysis, and government advocacy strategies.
• Experience developing policy briefs, executive briefings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, analytical, and influencing skills.
• Ability to anticipate policy and regulatory risks and translate developments into actionable business recommendations.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Economics, International Relations, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in government affairs or public policy, preferably in the technology or semiconductor industry.
• Established relationships with relevant government ministries, regulators, policymakers, and industry associations.
• Experience shaping public policy, advocating for regulatory outcomes, and securing government incentives or funding.
• Experience working in a multinational corporation and navigating complex, multi-market regulatory environments.
• Strong understanding of technology policy, including AI, semiconductors, digital regulation, trade, industrial policy, and technology investment incentives.
• Experience managing external government affairs consultants and coordinating cross-functional advocacy initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior government stakeholders and influence policy outcomes in support of business objectives.

Details

• Location: Virtual India; fully home-based, with occasional visits to Intel sites based on business need.
• Must live and work from India, the country specified in the posting, where Intel has a legal presence; remote work from any other country is not permitted.
• Shift: Shift 1 (India).
• Job Type: Experienced Hire.