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Government Affairs Specialist Apply locations Washington, D.C. time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R24-03608 The Government Affairs Specialist will play an important role in supporting TEL’s growth in the semiconductor industry; a dynamic sector influenced by government involvement and public policy changes. Reporting to TEL’s Director of Government Affairs, the ideal candidate will contribute to TEL’s government affairs objectives and the activities of TEL’s Washington, DC office. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the development and execution of external advocacy strategies related to export control, technology, and national security policy, legislation, and regulations. Represent TEL in meetings and interactions with Congress and the Administration to help drive awareness of TEL and disseminate TEL’s public policy positions. Support the DC office’s engagement with key external stakeholders, including industry groups and trade associations, consultants, think tanks, industry peers and customers, and members of the diplomatic corps. Monitor and share insights regarding relevant congressional hearings, executive branch reports, and think tank events and publications. Analyze legislative and regulatory activities and help determine their impact on TEL. Develop communications for several internal audiences – peers, management, and senior executives – by writing talking points, memos, summaries, updates, and reports on public policy issues relevant to TEL. Help host executive visits to Washington, DC. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including TEL’s Global Government Affairs and Public Policy team, to ensure consistent messaging and policy alignment. Provide project management support to TEL’s DC office, including tracking of budget, timelines, and deliverables for key projects. Support Government Affairs team initiatives, events, and other activities and assignments as needed. Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, approximately 10-20%. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of regulations, legislation, and policy proposals related to export controls (e.g., Export Administration Regulations). Understanding of export control regulations as they apply to the semiconductor industry. General knowledge of the types of policies and regulations governing semiconductor production equipment manufacturing companies. Strong knowledge of legislative, regulatory, policy, and political processes. Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of technology policy issues. Japanese language skills a plus, but not required. Clear reputation for ethical conduct. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make complex concepts conversational. Excellent organizational skills. Comfortable developing original and innovative solutions. Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Team player who can operate across different cultures, time zones, languages, political systems, and environments. Demonstrates good interpersonal and listening skills. Positive, proactive, and self-motivated attitude. Able to foster collaborative decision making. Minimum Qualifications – (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensure): Relevant degree in political science, public policy, international affairs/relations, economics, technology policy, relevant STEM (e.g., engineering, computer science), business, communications, marketing, or a related field. 5-10+ years of experience, preferably with direct experience working on export control policy in an Administration staff, Executive Agency staff, or Congressional staff role. Physical Demands and Work Environment: May be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. May be required to sit for long periods of time. May be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 15 pounds. Typically working within an office setting which may be noisy and distracting. Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tokyo Electron Limited

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