The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the voice of the U.S. semiconductor industry, one of America’s top export industries and a key driver of America’s economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. SIA seeks to strengthen U.S. leadership of semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research by working with Congress, the Administration and other key industry stakeholders to encourage policies and regulations that fuel innovation, propel business, and drive international competition.

SIA is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SIA seeks to hire a Manager for Global Policy responsible for supporting SIA’s national security-related policy portfolio – including but not limited to export controls, sanctions, foreign investment regulations – and related impact on the semiconductor industry in the U.S. The ideal candidate will have an education and prior work experience relevant to these issues. The position reports directly to the SIA Vice President of Global Policy and will work directly with other SIA team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support SIA’s national security policy agenda, working with SIA member companies to develop and implement strategies to advance the semiconductor industry’s policy priorities relating to export controls, foreign investment, sanctions, and other matters;
  • Monitor, analyze, and communicate relevant policy, regulatory, and legislative developments and their projected impact to SIA member companies on a regular basis, including through written policy updates for SIA member companies;
  • Coordinate with and build effective relationships with SIA Member companies, including by supporting and presenting at regular SIA Committee meetings;
  • Coordinate with and build effective relationships with SIA Member companies, U.S. government officials (Executive Branch and Congress), foreign government officials, and global industry counterparts; and
  • Support special projects and research/analytics work, including white papers, policy-position papers, and external studies related to the policy portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors degree (B.A.) required. Masters degree preferred but not required;
  • 2-7 years of professional experience in fields relating to technology policy, economic/national security policy, export controls, and/or foreign investment policy;
  • Ability to collaborate on teams in international and cross-cultural environments;
  • Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills, including experience and proficiency with Microsoft Powerpoint; and
  • Interest in the technology industry, especially semiconductors.

TRAVEL:

  • Position is located in Washington D.C.
  • International and domestic travel required.

SALARY:

Pursuant to the D.C. “Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023,” the salary range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000. The final salary offered will be based on qualifications and experience.

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