Manager, Federal Affairs

DoorDash; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a Federal Affairs Manager based in Washington, DC to shape public policy strategy, manage issue campaigns, and build relationships with federal stakeholders. You will coordinate with Public Affairs, Communications, Legal and other teams, reporting to the Head of Federal Affairs.

The role requires a BA/BS, 5+ years in federal policy, strong writing and communication, and a collaborative, proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• BS or BA from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of federal public policy experience.
• Deep understanding of federal government relations and workflows.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organized, collaborative with a bias for action.
• Self-starter and good teammate.

Responsibilities

• Shape public policy strategy and execution at DoorDash.
• Assist with integrated issue management campaigns.
• Build lasting relationships with federal public policy stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Public Affairs, Communications, Legal and other functions.
• Report to the Head of Federal Affairs.

Skills

Government relations

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS or BA from an accredited university

Job description

About The Team

DoorDash's Public Policy & Social Impact Team advocates for legislation that supports the health of our business and empowers our community of Dashers, local business partners, and consumers. Through our advocacy on cutting-edge public policy issues and the programs that we develop, we are shaping the future of local economies. This unique team combines direct engagement with policymakers at all levels of government, advocacy campaigns, policy research and analysis, and programs to promote equity, safety, and sustainability.

About The Role

DoorDash is hiring a proven Federal Affairs Manager to help shape our public policy strategy and execution, independently assist with integrated issue management campaigns, and build lasting and positive relationships with federal public policy stakeholders. Based in Washington DC, you'll be a key team member supporting the work of the Federal Affairs team and work closely with Public Affairs, Communications, Legal, and other business functions. You will report to the Head of Federal Affairs.

At DoorDash, excellence in Federal Affairs means that…

When our federal government relations stakeholders are considering public policies that could impact DoorDash and the lives and livelihoods of Dashers, merchants, and consumers, we are early, active, and influential participants in the policy debate.

We are at the table and impactful because we are active, credible, reliable, and ethical leaders. Our stakeholders understand and appreciate that DoorDash is a trusted partner and is committed to bringing positive change to the communities we serve. The commitments we make and the relationships we build are real.

We've proactively identified policy priorities, emerging threats, and opportunities and are actively advancing favorable policy solutions while also investing time and resources into developing real and long-term relationships with our stakeholders.

You’re excited about this opportunity because…

• You are a key player in DoorDash's connection between federal public policy stakeholders and advancing a mission critical, proactive policy agenda.
• You are excited to develop and build new internal processes to support the team and accelerate our impact.
• You can effectively coordinate and execute tasks within multiple, complex public policy campaigns.
• You are eager to build and maintain personal connections that lead to lasting and trusted relationships with federal public policy stakeholders.
• You understand the important role that DoorDash's mission to empower local economies plays in our government relations advocacy.
• You are passionate about government relations and like to work with a team of professionals. You are a leader but not a solo operator.

We’re excited about you because…

• You have a BS or BA from an accredited university.
• You have 5+ years of experience in Congress, the Administration, a federal agency, in-house, or a trade association working directly on federal public policy issues related to the app-based economy.
• You have a deep understanding of federal government relations and have experience implementing workflows that support a government affairs team.
• You thrive under pressure and have a proven ability to monitor, analyze, and synthesize legislation for senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• You are a strong, clear written and oral communicator.
• You are organized, collaborative, and have a bias for action.
• You're a self-starter; you're intrinsically motivated but also a good teammate.

Bonus Points

• JD or Advanced Degree
• Government and in-house experience
• Direct policy experience in employment/labor law
• Experience in the tech industry, particularly the app-based economy

Compensation

The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee's work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

See below for paid time off details:

For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 ho