Global Public Policy & Government Affairs Director

Shift4 Payments; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift4 is seeking a Director of Government Affairs to lead the organization’s domestic and international government affairs strategy, advising the Chief of Staff and senior leadership on legislative and regulatory matters. The role oversees relationships with government entities, trade associations, lobbyists, and other stakeholders, shaping advocacy and cross‑functional policy responses.

Based onsite at Shift4 headquarters in Center Valley, PA with approximately 30% travel to Philadelphia/DC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Government Affairs, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, lobbying, regulatory affairs, advocacy, or a related field.
• Experience developing and executing government affairs strategies at domestic and international levels.
• Established relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, trade associations, lobbyists, and external partners.
• Experience managing external government affairs consultants and cross‑functional collaboration with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization’s domestic and international government affairs strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Advise the Chief of Staff and executive leadership on legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments and impact.
• Lead relationships with trade associations, government officials, regulatory agencies, lobbyists, and external stakeholders at domestic and international levels.
• Oversee trade association memberships, evaluate opportunities, manage relationships, and maximize value.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across federal, state, local, and international levels and translate into business guidance.
• Coordinate external lobbyists and government affairs consultants; set priorities and measure effectiveness.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies with congressional offices and international partners; align with strategic priorities.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Operations to identify policy risks and coordinate responses.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Policy analysis

Regulatory understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Ambiguity tolerance

Public policy briefing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science/Public Policy/IR/Gov Affairs

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Shift4 is seeking a Director of Government Affairs to lead the organization’s domestic and international government affairs strategy, advising the Chief of Staff and senior leadership on legislative and regulatory matters. The role oversees relationships with government entities, trade associations, lobbyists, and other stakeholders, shaping advocacy and cross‑functional policy responses.

Based onsite at Shift4 headquarters in Center Valley, PA with approximately 30% travel to Philadelphia/DC