AI Government Affairs Director

## Overview

### About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $91 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Our mission to be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods is guided by our PepsiCo Positive (pep+) values. pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit [www.pepsico.com].

### About the Team

The Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) team helps PepsiCo navigate the increasingly volatile and complex policy and regulatory landscape in which our company operates. By anticipating opportunities and risks, we facilitate positive environments and avoid discriminatory regulations. Further, our proactive engagement with a range of external stakeholders ensures PepsiCo has a seat at the negotiating table and allows us to help shape fair policies that are science-based and protect consumer choice.

In addition to our position as a leader in food and beverages, PepsiCo is a major manufacturer and cutting-edge end-user of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. As such, PepsiCo engages with a wide range of stakeholders relating to AI, upskilling, workforce, and high-tech manufacturing issues.

### Position Summary

You will report to the Senior Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs (PPGA) and play a central role in implementing programs and strategies to strengthen PepsiCo’s federal and state policy standing. This includes advancing the company’s Public Policy and Government Affairs objectives in artificial intelligence and technology policies. A key focus of the role will be monitoring and informing the PPGA and PepsiCo senior leadership teams on a wide range of developments—particularly around artificial intelligence regulation at the state, federal, and international levels.

In addition, you will serve as PepsiCo’s internal subject matter expert on regulatory developments in AI, while working closely with the Strategy and Transformation team and other internal teams to create advocacy collateral, engage senior level executives and ensure consistency with enterprise strategy. Externally, you will represent the company with policymakers, trade associations, and industry stakeholders, articulating PepsiCo’s positions and maintaining strong, positive working relationships. You will also work closely with the international, federal, and state PPGA teams, as well as the Global Public Policy team and broader Corporate Affairs function, to ensure strategic alignment across the business.

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## Responsibilities

* Monitor, prioritize, and advise on public policy developments impacting PepsiCo, ensuring senior leadership is informed and prepared.
* Develop and implement, with the Senior Director, comprehensive advocacy strategies and campaigns on artificial intelligence and technology related policies.
* Lead planning and staffing of senior level executives for AI advocacy and thought leadership initiatives in DC.
* Represent PepsiCo externally on priority issues before policymakers, trade associations, and key stakeholders.
* Build and maintain a strong network of relationships with lawmakers, staff, industry representatives, and other stakeholders.
* Coordinate with internal teams—including strategy and transformation, legal and communications—to align policy strategies with business objectives.
* Carry out strategies and actions with the highest level of integrity and ethics.

### Compensation & Benefits

* **Salary Range:** $125,900 – $249,900. Actual starting salary is based on location, job-related skills, experience, and education.
* **Bonus:** Performance-based target payout is 25% of annual salary paid annually, plus an additional target payout of 10% paid over 3 years following the performance period.
* **Incentives:** Long term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance.
* **Paid Time Off:** Includes paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
* **Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), and Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

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## Qualifications

### Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor’s Degree.
* 7+ years in government affairs, public policy, or corporate public relations.
* Experience with US public policy processes at state and federal levels; familiarity with international AI regulatory issues.
* Strong verbal and written communications skills for internal and external audiences.
* Highly proactive with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
* Strong relationship-building skills in a rapidly changing environment.

### Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, or Technology Policy.
* Direct experience engaging with regulators, policymakers, and industry associations.
* Proven track record in advocacy, lobbying, or shaping technology-related legislation.
* Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
* Strong organizational skills with a focus on both detail and the larger picture.
* High level of strategic thinking and ability to recalibrate based on the political landscape.
* High degree of professionalism and confidence with senior leaders.
* Familiarity with AI standards, ethics, and risk management frameworks.

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## EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919 (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance) and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age.

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