Stellar Development Foundation

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Job Description: • 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 stakeholders • 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 Requirements: • 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. Benefits: • Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependents • Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents • Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) • Life & ADD (up to $50K) • Short & Long term disability • 401K with 4% match • Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts • Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution • Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution • Family building benefits through Kindbody • Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) • L&D budget of $1,500/year • Daily lunch and snacks in office • Company retreats