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director policy & government affairs- Washington D.C.

Washington D.C.Full-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead Starbucks federal advocacy strategy, represent the company before key federal agencies, and shape policy outcomes to advance business priorities.

Role type

Director, Government Affairs (Federal)

Builds

Federal advocacy programs and policy strategies for Starbucks

Domain

Food & Beverage / Retail / Federal Government Affairs

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Federal government affairs strategy, stakeholder management, legislative and regulatory process knowledge, advocacy program execution, strategic thinking, written and verbal communication

Preferred skills

Industry experience in food & beverage or retail, Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, or communications

Responsibilities

Lead federal strategy development and execution, represent Starbucks with stakeholders to shape policy outcomes, advise senior leaders on political and regulatory developments, cultivate relationships with industry groups and policy experts, identify emerging policy trends, develop advocacy materials, partner across business teams, oversee trade associations and consultants, ensure compliance with lobbying and ethics requirements, provide leadership to the government affairs team