Ebay Head US Federal Government Relations 

United States, District of Columbia, Washington 

62684943

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

• 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 eBay’s 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 eBay’s 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 company’s PAC strategy, including contribution planning, governance, and recruitment.

• 12+ years of experience in federal government relations, congressional roles, federal agencies, or public policy consulting—preferably 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.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

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