Director, Government Affairs - Public Policy

Serve as Walmart’s lead advocate on federal healthcare policy before Congress, the Administration, and other key stakeholders. Develop and execute a strategy for legislative and regulatory issues impacting Walmart’s Health & Wellness & Benefits teams. Build and maintain relationships with Walmart's Health & Wellness and Benefits teams to align policy strategy with business priorities. Monitor, analyze, and provide guidance on federal legislation and regulations related to, but not limited to, employer-sponsored insurance plans, reimbursement systems, Medicare, Medicaid, and pharmacy operations. Represent Walmart in external forums, including industry coalitions, trade associations, and public policy events. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, or related field and 5 years’ experience managing projects or campaigns in politics, public affairs, or related field OR 7 years’ experience managing projects or campaigns in politics, public affairs, or related field. Demonstrated experience in leading healthcare policy, with direct experience on Capitol Hill or in a federal healthcare agency. Strong understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process. Proven ability to build relationships, lead cross-functional teams, influence across stakeholders. Demonstrated expertise in coalition building, negotiation, and conflict resolution to influence policy outcomes. Strategic thinker with sound judgment and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into actionable insights. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in federal healthcare policy advocacy, with a strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes. Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders while executing strategic initiatives aligned with business priorities. Highest-signal resume keywords Federal Healthcare Policy Advocacy Legislative Strategy Development Coalition Building Cross-Functional Team Leadership Excellent Communication Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Project Management Healthcare Policy Analysis Regulatory Guidance Negotiation Conflict Resolution Soft Skills Relationship Building Strategic Thinking Proactive Mindset Collaboration Influencing Skills Industry Keywords Employer-Sponsored Insurance Medicare Medicaid Pharmacy Operations Public Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor