Head of US Federal Government Relations

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We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of US Federal Government Relations to lead our federal advocacy efforts in Washington DC. This is a senior leadership position responsible for representing the company before Congress and federal agencies while also leading a high-performing government affairs team. As the voice of our ecommerce platform in the nations capital this leader will champion the millions of small businesses and entrepreneurs who depend on our marketplace to thrive while also playing a key role in crafting public narratives that support the interests of our marketplace.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in federal policy a consistent track record in public affairs and stakeholder engagement and a passion for ecommerce entrepreneurship and digital innovation.

This position will report to the Head of Americas Government Relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Government Relations Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive government relations strategies aligned with company objectives through lobbying public affairs grassroots and coalition building.

• Leadership: Lead and cultivate a team of high-performing and dedicated government relations professionals.

• Policy Analysis: Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments at the federal level. Find opportunities and risks and develop advocacy plans to advance interests and address potential challenges.

• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with key individuals including elected officials policymakers regulatory agencies and industry associations. Represent eBays interests in meetings hearings and other relevant forums.

• Coalition Building: Collaborate with industry peers trade associations and other organizations to build coalitions and partnerships that support eBays policy objectives.

• Public Affairs: Support external positioning related to policy issues including earned media rapid response and reputation management.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Legal Communications Compliance Product and other teams to align messaging and actions. Coordinate internal alignment and brief senior leaders on emerging legislative and regulatory developments.

• PAC Development: Develop and lead the companys PAC strategy including contribution planning governance and recruitment.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in federal government relations congressional roles federal agencies or public policy consultingpreferably with a focus on technology ecommerce or digital policy.

• Preference for experience in corporate government relations.

• Experience leading developing and managing a team.

• Consistent record of effective advocacy and results in Washington DC.

• Deep understanding of the US policymaking process including legislation regulation and administrative procedure.

• Established bipartisan network of congressional and agency relationships.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelors degree required.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including location skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

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