Director, Federal Affairs
Core
Develop and execute strategies to engage with federal policymakers, Congressional staff, regulatory agencies, and the Administration to advance Block's vision of economic empowerment and financial access.
Role type
Director, Federal Affairs (Registered Lobbyist)
Builds
Federal engagement strategies and policy responses for Block's brands (Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, etc.)
Domain
US Federal Government Relations, Financial Services, Technology Regulation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Federal government relations, legislative tracking, regulatory fluency, stakeholder engagement, strategic messaging, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Financial services experience, technology sector experience, Capitol Hill experience, AI/ML knowledge, entrepreneurial mindset
Technologies
AI tools, machine learning frameworks
Responsibilities
Engage with elected officials and agency staff on Capitol Hill; track legislative and regulatory activity; develop strategies for positive policy outcomes; maintain fluency in financial regulation, consumer protection, trade, tax, digital assets, AI/ML, and privacy; drive inclusive response processes to policy hurdles.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
