# Federal Government Relations Director at Stripe > United States · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Astripe%3A8314318 (read 2026-11-07). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Stripe](https://alderhq.app/companies/stripe) - Location text: Washington DC metro area; US - Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Washington DC metro area; US") - Posted: 2026-10-28 (10 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://stripe.com/jobs/search?gh_jid=8314318 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (Washington DC, n 124): p25 $168k, median $205k, p75 $242k - H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 29, median offered wage $159k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance)) - Recognised sponsor (NL): registered as "Stripe Netherlands B.V." (checked 2026-11-03, [register](https://ind.nl/en/public-register-recognised-sponsors/public-register-regular-labour-and-highly-skilled-migrants)) - Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "Stripe Payments UK Ltd" (checked 2026-11-03, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers)) ## Description (the employer's text) ### Who we are ### About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. ### About the team Stripe is building the economic infrastructure that makes it easier for entrepreneurs and companies across the globe to grow their businesses. To support those efforts, Stripe is seeking a seasoned Government Relations professional to join our Government Relations & Public Affairs team in the US. Stripes on the Government Relations & Public Affairs team operate in a fast-paced internal and external environment that requires collaborating with teams across our organization and with outside stakeholders. The culture is thoughtful, transparent, academically rigorous, and kind. In this role you will have the opportunity to impact the trajectory of Stripe in the US and enhance financial innovation and inclusion. This role is focused on US federal legislative and regulatory advocacy and will sit alongside Stripe's existing federal team in Washington, DC. We are not open to remote or travel candidates for this role. ### What you’ll do In this role you will deal with a diverse set of issues that straddle financial services, technology, internet regulation, tax and economic policy. You will define, shape, and advocate for initiatives that increase the GDP of the Internet. You will maintain deep relationships with Members of Congress, committee staff, key federal regulators, and the Executive Branch — building and executing legislative and regulatory strategies on issues central to Stripe's mission, including payments modernization, financial regulation, artificial intelligence, and the future of agentic commerce. If you are a team player who wants to represent millions of businesses around the world growing on Stripe, we look forward to hearing from you! ### Responsibilities - Be a senior member of our Government Relations & Public Affairs team, which works across the globe to strategically develop, pursue, and execute policy objectives as part of Stripe's global policy priorities - Develop and execute federal legislative advocacy — managing Stripe's engagement with Congress on key legislative priorities including stablecoins, digital assets, open banking, AI governance, and payments regulation - Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, committee and personal staff, and serve as Stripe's frontline representative on federal legislation affecting the payments and technology industries - Engage federal regulatory agencies — including the Treasury Department, OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, CFPB, and others — to educate them about Stripe's business, advocate for sound policy outcomes, and navigate regulatory proceedings - Plan, develop, and execute political, policy and advocacy initiatives and campaigns that advance Stripe's policy goals and those of our users - Help colleagues across Stripe understand federal legislative and regulatory developments, identify policy opportunities to grow our business, and translate complex policy dynamics into actionable guidance - Represent Stripe on trade groups, coalitions, and industry bodies engaged on federal policy issues - Own internal budget management and reporting, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and regular performance reporting to leadership - Communicate with clarity and precision — producing internal and external written work that reflects Stripe's high bar for writing ### Who you are We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Astripe%3A8314318 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.