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Senior Manager, Government Relations

ManagerManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2014H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Washington

Posted

40 days ago

Salary

$115K - $155K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Identify and prioritize engagement opportunities • Represent SDF among key external partners, including trade associations, industry groups, and coalitions with government stakeholders (primarily federal, potentially some state level engagement) • Educate Congressional staff, regulators, and policy stakeholders on blockchain and related emerging issues in finance, payments, and SDF’s mission • Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, industry allies and peers to advance policy priorities that support open, permissionless systems and financial access • Support SDF senior leadership during visits to D.C., including preparing policy briefings and creating engagement opportunities with key stakeholders • Collaborate with internal teams—including Business Development, Growth, Communications, and Legal—to ensure policy alignment with organizational goals • Track and analyze policy developments, providing timely updates and recommendations to the Policy and Government Relations team and SDF leadership

Job Requirements

5–7 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or advocacy, ideally in financial services, technology, or the blockchain sector.
Existing relationships within Washington D.C. policy circles, particularly with financial or technology-focused committees, agencies, or trade associations is a must.
Strong understanding of financial markets, technology policy, and/or blockchain and digital assets
Excellent communication and presentation skills; confident representing SDF in public forums and private meetings
Collaborative team player with a proactive, self-starting attitude and strong organizational skills
Passion for blockchain’s potential to expand financial access and support open, permissionless systems
Bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, public policy, law, or a related field.

Benefits

Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependents
Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents
Gym reimbursement ($80 per month)
Life & ADD (up to $50K)
Short & Long term disability
401K with 4% match
Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts
Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution
Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution
Family building benefits through Kindbody
Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace)
L&D budget of $1,500/year
Daily lunch and snacks in office
Company retreats