Director, Government Affairs
Core
Lead government affairs strategy for Cadence, focusing on global trade, national security, AI regulations, and U.S.-China relations to protect business interests.
Role type
Director, Government Affairs
Builds
Policy strategies and government engagement plans for a semiconductor/electronics company
Domain
Semiconductors, AI, National Security, Global Trade
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Government relations, policy strategy, stakeholder management, legislative analysis, coalition building, technical translation, lobbying coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with trade associations, industry association leadership, complex geopolitical analysis
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Define policy priorities across global trade, national security, AI regulations, and U.S.-China relations; Analyze legislative and regulatory proposals to provide recommendations; Represent the company before administrative, regulatory, legislative, and executive levels of government; Coordinate a cross-functional team including engineering, sales, marketing, compliance, and legal; Establish and maintain relationships with regulators, elected officials, and civil servants; Develop written recommendations, briefings, and presentations for government stakeholders.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
