Senior Manager, Government Relations

Senior Manager, Government Relations Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network—an open-source platform that operates at high scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem. We’re seeking an energetic and strategic Government Relations Senior Manager to join our Policy and Government Relations team in Washington, D.C. In this role, you’ll represent SDF in key industry and policy initiatives, build strong relationships with policymakers, trade associations and industry partners, and advocate for responsible blockchain innovation that supports equitable access to financial services. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the policy environment for blockchain in finance while working at the intersection of technology, innovation, and public good. In this role, you will: - 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 You have: - 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. Bonus Points if: - 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)