Yeah, though I’d probably couch it in wording about “we want a well-rounded candidate” when it comes to that bit.
BTW on the issue of those who were more closely related to the actual policymaking leadership, there is this post from mhendo that appeared in another thread:
THAT, to me, is a fair call for an individual outlet to make. And it does not preclude the potential employer saying “fine, I’ll take that chance, it’s my money.”