Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Policy Director is a highly skilled, experienced professional responsible for advising Walmart, Inc. and its leadership on public policy issues at all levels of government. This role is well-suited for individuals with strong public policy experience and the ability to lead on complex, evolving issues. The Policy Director will serve as an expert advisor across a broad portfolio of policy areas aligned with Walmart’s purpose of helping people save money and live better.
About the team:
The Global Public Policy (GPP) team at Walmart identifies risks and opportunities in public policy to support the company’s license to operate and create opportunities for over 2.2 million associates. The team serves millions of customers worldwide while building shared value in communities. It leads strategic communication and stakeholder engagement efforts, aligning business goals with regulatory and societal expectations. The team develops and executes comprehensive advocacy strategies, manages complex issues, and fosters collaboration across functions and external partners to influence policy outcomes that support Walmart’s long-term success and reputation.
What you'll do:

• Lead public policy strategy across priority issue areas, providing subject‑matter expertise and strategic counsel to business partners and senior leaders.
• Analyze and monitor legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments at the state, federal, and global levels that may impact Walmart, its associates, or customers.
• Develop and execute strategic policy plans in partnership with internal teams to advance Walmart’s public policy priorities.
• Build and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including industry associations, NGOs, policymakers, and subject‑matter experts, to advance shared objectives and strengthen understanding of Walmart’s role in society.

What you'll bring:

• 8+ years of applied public policy or government affairs experience, with demonstrated success influencing policy outcomes; corporate experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of policymaking processes across state/local, federal, and/or global levels, and how the private sector engages effectively within them.
• Proven ability to advise senior leaders on complex policy issues and recommend clear, actionable paths forward.
• Experience navigating matrixed organizations, building cross‑functional partnerships, and managing stakeholder relationships with credibility and integrity.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Communications, or related area and 8 years’ experience in government relations, public policy research, legislative affairs, regulatory analysis, or related area OR 10 years’ experience in government relations, public policy research, legislative affairs, regulatory analysis, or related area

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Advanced graduate degree; experience leading large-scale/national or multi‑market government affairs initiatives within the region or area of expertise., People management experience.

Primary Location...

806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.