Stellar Development Foundation - Senior Manager, Government Relations
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. • You have experience working in or with trade associations, congressional offices, or regulatory agencies. • You have worked in finance, financial technology (fintech), payments, or digital assets policy either in a private company or a branch of government. • You have familiarity with blockchain technology and have explored the technology. • You have experience developing policy materials or briefings for executives or public officials. • We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $115,000 - $155,000, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits:
Responsibilities
• 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 stakeholder • 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
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 • Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. • The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting change-makers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. • We look forward to hearing from you! • By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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