Lead Government Relations

1. Position Overview

As a Lead in ASM’s Government and Community Relations team, this position will play an important role in advancing Government Relations priorities in the United States, combining policy expertise, program ownership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional execution. The role is anchored in defined ownership and responsibility across core areas and will work closely with Government Relations leadership on overall strategy and priorities. The position will also lead ASM’s global Community Relations program. 

1. Scope of Responsibilities

1. Policy Ownership and Analysis:

• Own assigned US policy areas, including tax, workforce and HR-related policy, Arizona state policy, and selected federal issues, working within ASM’s broader Government Relations strategy and priorities.

• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and policy developments, assessing their potential impact on ASM and identifying emerging risks and opportunities.

• Develop clear analysis, executive briefings, policy materials, and recommendations to inform management review, decision-making, and the development of ASM’s policy positions.

1.  Public Partnerships

• Identify and evaluate public-private partnerships, government programs, and incentive opportunities that could support ASM’s growth and innovation strategy, with a focus on technology, innovation, workforce, and economic development.

• Support the assessment, coordination, and management of selected opportunities, including relevant application, reporting, and compliance requirements.

1.  Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy Support

• Support the development and execution of engagement strategies with U.S. government officials and relevant industry, academic, and ecosystem stakeholders relevant to ASM’s U.S. priorities.

• Build external relationships and coordinate government, industry, and executive engagements, including briefings, key messages, presentations, and follow-up.

• Develop advocacy materials and represent ASM, as appropriate, in government, industry, community, and economic development forums in support of ASM’s policy priorities and thought leadership.

1. Community Relations

• Lead ASM’s global Community Relations program, including continued development of the global framework, priorities, governance, and operating model.

• Drive implementation across ASM’s regions in partnership with regional and local committees, Sustainability, and other internal stakeholders, ensuring effective execution and appropriate global consistency.

• Develop program guidelines, measurement and reporting, and identify strategic partnerships and initiatives that strengthen ASM’s impact and relationships in the communities where we operate.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, international relations, law, business, economics, or a related field.

• 8 to 12 years of relevant professional experience in government relations, public policy, government affairs, economic development, Community Relations, or a related field. Experience in both corporate and public-sector environments is preferred.

• Strong understanding of the U.S. policy and government environment, with demonstrated experience analyzing legislative, regulatory, or public policy developments relevant to business.

• Excellent English writing, presentation and communication abilities, as well as relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with senior leaders and external stakeholders.

• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deliverables in a dynamic environment.

• Experience with or knowledge of semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, technology policy, tax, workforce, economic development, or U.S. industrial policy is preferred. An established network across relevant U.S. government, policy, industry, or economic development stakeholders is a plus.

Location: Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, with periodic travel to Washington, D.C. and other ASM site locations