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$143,000.00/yr - $286,000.00/yr

Position Summary...Walmart is seeking a strategic, experienced, and mission-driven Director of Federal Government Affairs to lead our advocacy and engagement on key healthcare issues in Washington, DC.This Director, Federal Government Affairs will serve as the company's lead lobbyist on federal healthcare policy, representing Walmart before Congress, the Administration, and key stakeholders. The Director will also act as a trusted advisor to internal teams, helping shape Walmart's healthcare strategy through policy insight and engagement.What you'll do...

• Lead Walmart's advocacy on federal healthcare policy issues before Congress, the Administration (e.g., CMS, HHS), and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and execute a strategic engagement plan for legislative and regulatory issues impacting Walmart's healthcare business and Benefits team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including the Health & Wellness business and Benefits team, to align policy strategy with business priorities.
• Monitor, analyze, and provide guidance on federal legislation and regulations related, but not limited, to employer-sponsored insurance plans, reimbursement systems, Medicare, Medicaid, and pharmacy operations.
• Lead Walmart's advocacy efforts to expand pharmacist scope of practice and improve access to care in underserved communities.
• Support Walmart's engagement on nutrition policy and healthcare access initiatives.
• Provide timely policy updates, strategic counsel, and risk assessments to executive leadership.
• Represent Walmart in external forums, including industry coalitions, trade associations, and public policy events.

What you'll bring:

• Deep expertise across both employer-sponsored benefits (ERISA, group health plans, PBM dynamics) and traditional health policy areas (Medicare, Medicaid, pharmacy, and broader healthcare delivery and financing) to inform and advance company strategy in health and wellness.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading healthcare policy, with direct experience on Capitol Hill or in a federal healthcare agency (e.g., HHS, CMS).
• Strong understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process.
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare policy areas such as employer-sponsored insurance, reimbursement systems, pharmacy regulation, and health equity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to build relationships, lead cross-functional teams, influence across diverse stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in public policy, public health, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Traits:

• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Committed to Walmart's mission to help people save money so they can live better.

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

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 $143,000.00-$286,000.00

Additional Compensation Includes Annual Or Quarterly Performance Bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.Minimum Qualifications: 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.Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Government Relations, Lobbying, Media Relations

Primary Location...

80 M St, Se, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20003-3544, United States of America

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

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  Management

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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