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The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the voice of the U.S. semiconductor industry, one of America’s top export industries and a key driver of America’s economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. SIA seeks to strengthen U.S. leadership of semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research by working with Congress, the Administration and other key industry stakeholders to encourage policies and regulations that fuel innovation, propel business, and drive international competition.

SIA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SIA job opportunities are included below.

MANAGER/SENIOR MANAGER, GLOBAL POLICY >

MANAGER, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS >

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is seeking candidates to help develop, support and advance the policy goals of the SIA and member companies as their Manager, Government Affairs. They will engage in advocacy before Congress, the Administration, and federal departments and agencies on EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) and other policy priorities.

Successful candidates should have: a demonstrated record of achievement in formulating and executing successful strategies in achieving policy goals, demonstrate excellent professional judgment, and possess the ability to represent SIA before policymakers, member companies and other stakeholders. Experience in EHS policy is needed as well as a willingness to take on responsibilities in other issue areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Will work on a range of policy priorities of the semiconductor industry, including guiding the industry’s strategy and positioning on matters related to chemicals regulation, climate change, and other EHS issues and other policy matter as assigned.

• This position engages in the daily monitoring of policy developments, provides timely and effective information and analysis to member companies, coordinates the industry’s position on policy matters, and implements the industry’s advocacy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree is strongly preferred.

• Three (3) years of experience on policy matters, including experience in EHS issues, in a government, policy, consulting, legal, or technical role. Background in a scientific or technical field related to EHS policy is strongly preferred.

• An understanding of the technical and policy issues and political landscape and the federal legislative and regulatory process.

• Strong analytical skills and outstanding judgment in evaluating legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and creating the necessary strategies, supporting information, and written documents to achieve the industry’s business and sustainability goals.

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and an ability to allow the individual to advocate on issues effectively with lawmakers, policy makers, regulators and other key officials, and to interact with senior executives in member companies and outside consultants.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team to produce high quality work, often under significant time pressure.

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to bring individuals on opposing sides together.

Travel: Requires periodic domestic and international travel.

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to employment@semiconductors.org.

GLOBAL POLICY ANALYST/SENIOR ANALYST (CHINA)>

COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE>

SIA is hiring a Communications Associate who can support the association’s strategic communications and media relations initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience working on successful communications campaigns, pitching reporters and responding to media inquiries, and managing social media efforts. The position reports to SIA’s Director of Communications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
2-5 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, or a related field
Experience in science and technology policy preferred but not required

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience and comfort working with reporters
Excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and attention to detail
Ability to remain calm under pressure and troubleshoot last-minute problems
Proficient with MS Office package, including Excel and PowerPoint
Some travel required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Draft and edit press releases, blog posts, speeches, talking points, and other communications materials to advance SIA’s priorities
Serve as a media contact for the association, assessing and responding to reporter inquiries, pitching reporters as needed, and staffing media interviews with SIA subject matter experts
Manage SIA’s social media efforts, coordinating with SIA member companies and stakeholders as appropriate
Assist in member communications efforts, including engagement with association’s communications committee
Assist in the development and distribution of SIA reports, white papers, letters, comments, and other deliverables to advance the association’s communications and advocacy goals
Compile and distribute regular industry news clips to SIA members and stakeholders

Assist with website maintenance, graphic design work, media list management, slide development, and other tasks as needed

TO APPLY:

Please send resume, cover letter, and references to employment@semiconductors.org. Include “Communications Position” in the subject line.

FELLOW/INTERN>

SIA is seeking a fall Fellow and/or Intern to support its government affairs and global policy teams. Candidates will be responsible for helping the development, support, and advancement of the policy goals of the SIA and member companies. They will support SIA staff in advocacy before Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies, and other policy priorities.

Successful candidates should demonstrate excellent professional judgment, and possess the ability to represent SIA before policymakers, member companies and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring press and Capitol Hill for a variety of topics and issues of interest to the semiconductor industry, including events, Congressional hearings, legislation, news articles, and other activities.
Contribute to projects and drafting documents, including conducting research, advocacy materials, memos, data analysis, briefing materials, and other items.
Support the government affairs and global policy teams on providing information and updates to SIA member companies.
Assist with logistics for SIA events.

Fellow Qualifications

Must be a current graduate student in an international relations, public policy, or economics program.
Minimum of 1-year professional experience.
Excellent communication, writing, editing, and research skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, a self-starter outlook, and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team to produce high quality work, often under significant time pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Intern Qualifications

Must be a current college junior or senior with an interest in topics and policy relating to the semiconductor industry.
Excellent communication, writing, editing, and research skills are strongly preferred.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, a self-starter outlook, and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team to produce high quality work, often under significant time pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

This position is part-time and located in Washington, D.C.

TO APPLY:

Please send resume, cover letter, and references to rcasanova@semiconductors.org.