Federal Affairs Director

Block•Washington, DC

21h•$142,600 - $257,600•Remote

About The Position

As a Federal Affairs Lead, you will be a part of a team that develops and executes a strategy for engagement with federal policymakers. You will deepen relationships, track key legislative and regulatory issues, and will work cross-functionally to ensure Block's vision of economic empowerment and access to financial systems is well represented at all levels of the federal government. You will be a part of the broader US Policy Team, and will report to the Head of US Public Policy and Government Affairs. In this role you will support and collaborate with colleagues across the policy team. This role is based in Washington DC.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in federal government relations, with a preference for experience in the financial services and technology sectors on Capitol Hill or within an Executive Agency
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication; and an ability to effectively explain complicated issues and policy positions to any audience
Experience navigating complex policy issues
Ability to be adaptable to changing timelines and able to prioritize effectively
Avid user of AI and eagerness to learn more about technology and innovation
Experience working collaboratively across internal functions
Entrepreneurial style and comfort working in fast-paced environments
Impeccable ethics and high integrity

Responsibilities

Be a part of a team that is responsible for developing and executing strategies to engage proactively and reactively with federally elected officials, Congressional staff, third party groups, regulatory agencies, and the Administration on issues affecting Block.
Be a registered lobbyist for Block, with the expectation that a significant time will be spent engaging with policymakers on Capitol Hill or in the Administration.
Find creative, proactive ways to engage with elected stakeholders to deliver key messaging on issues of importance.
Maintain fluency on a wide variety of regulatory and policy issues including financial regulation, consumer protection, trade, tax, digital assets, AI/machine learning, and privacy.
Track key legislative and regulatory activity, and develop strategies to achieve positive policy outcomes.
Drive processes to develop thoughtful, inclusive, and cohesive responses to incoming policy hurdles.