Government Affairs Specialist
Intel · Posted Oct 29
Semiconductor manufacturing, microprocessors, data center solutions, and artificial intelligence infrastructure
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About the role
The role sits within Intel's government affairs function, developing and implementing strategies for legislative, regulatory and policy advocacy and building relationships with government entities, agencies and industry associations. It covers technology policy areas such as AI, semiconductors, digital regulation, trade and industrial policy, and represents Intel before governmental bodies globally, regionally, federally, state and locally. The specialist writes briefings and delivers presentations to regulators and officials, tracks emerging legislation, and advises the business on policy and regulatory risk.
What you will do
- Develops and implements strategies for legislative, regulatory and policy advocacy.
- Develops programs to ensure internal awareness of applicable legislation and proposed regulations.
- Supports external government advocacy efforts (including consultants) for favorable governmental policies and regulations, incentive funding, crisis management, outreach programs, and initiatives in concert with business and thought leadership objectives.
- Writes briefings, prepares, and delivers presentations to regulators, government officials and industry associations.
- Anticipates challenges and obstacles the businesses could face as the public policy, regulatory and political landscape evolves.
- Establishes and/or informs corporate strategies, policies, programs, and plans, to align with emerging government laws, regulations, and standards.
- Builds and maintains professional relationships with members of federal, state, and local government entities and agencies.
- Represents Intel before governmental bodies (global, regional, federal, state, and local), intergovernmental institutions, industry associations and other professional organizations for the implementation of all phases of regulatory strategy to enable the company business.
- Develops and facilitates highlevel meetings with key stakeholders, including congressional, regulatory, industry association, and partners to promote and advocate Intel's public policy priorities.
- Provides deep subject matter expertise in specific policy areas.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 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.
Preferred qualifications
- 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.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Intel
Intel Corporation is a global technology leader focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors, integrated circuits, and advanced data center infrastructure. The company drives innovation across personal computing, artificial intelligence, and cloud ecosystems while operating a major semiconductor foundry business. Intel delivers foundational silicon and packaging solutions that power modern digital infrastructure worldwide.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1968
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Lip-Bu Tan
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Pushkar Ranade
Chief Technology Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO
Executive Vice President – Chief Technology and Operations Officer, General Manager Intel Foundry
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