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Zillow · 2 months ago

Federal Government Relations Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$127K/yr - $203K/yr

5+ years exp

Zillow is a leading real estate platform in the U.S. seeking a Federal Government Relations Manager to shape engagement with federal policymakers and industry leaders. The role involves executing government relations strategies, building relationships, and translating policy issues into actionable guidance to support Zillow's mission.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Execute proactive government relations strategies to advance Zillow’s mission at the federal level on key issues such as housing, financial services, competition policy, the digital economy, and technology/AI

Build and maintain trusted relationships with the executive branch, Congress, trade associations, and other stakeholders

Enhance Zillow’s presence in D.C. by maintaining high visibility on Capitol Hill and gathering critical information to inform internal strategy

Collaborate across Zillow teams to pursue policy solutions, enable innovative products, and build strategic partnerships

Direct and coordinate the efforts of outside federal contract lobbying consultants

Travel as needed (approximately 10–20%) to meet with policymakers, attend conferences, and participate in team meetings

Qualification

Federal government relationsBipartisan relationship buildingHousing policy knowledgeConsumer finance knowledgeDigital economy knowledgeTechnology policy knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsRelationship-building skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of experience in federal government relations, including direct lobbying and bipartisan relationship building with the executive branch, Congress, trade associations, or in-house/consulting government relations

Working knowledge of housing, consumer finance, digital economy, and technology policy issues

Ability to quickly learn new issues, think strategically, and operate with discretion in external engagement

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of translating complex policy and technical issues into clear narratives for diverse audiences

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated relationship-building and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams

Knowledge of political dynamics and legislative processes, with the ability to connect political realities to business objectives

Adaptability to innovation, change, and company growth

Benefits

Equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location

Company

Zillow

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Zillow is an online real estate marketplace for finding and sharing information about homes, real estate, and mortgages. It is a sub-organization of Zillow Group.

Founded in 2005

Seattle, Washington, USA

5001-10000 employees