Stellar Development Foundation · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Government Relations
Washington D.C.
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expStellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on creating equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. They are seeking a Government Relations Senior Manager to represent SDF in key industry and policy initiatives, build relationships with policymakers, and advocate for responsible blockchain innovation.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
Company
Stellar Development Foundation
Stellar Development Foundation supports the development and growth of Stellar, a blockchain network that connects financial infrastructure.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
Stripe
2014-08-01Seed· $3M
Leadership Team
Denelle Dixon
Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
Jed McCaleb
Co-founder
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