{"absolute_url":"https://stripe.com/jobs/search?gh_jid=8237242","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":3564471,"location":{"name":"US-Remote"},"metadata":null,"id":8237242,"updated_at":"2026-09-29T09:18:12-04:00","requisition_id":"See Opening ID","title":"State \u0026 Local Policy Manager","company_name":"Stripe","first_published":"2026-09-29T09:18:12-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who we are \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Stripe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;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\u0026#39;s reach while doing the most important work of your career.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the team\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Public Policy team helps represent Stripe to the public and governments. We help the company understand and adapt to a changing environment, anticipate and respond to challenges, and advocate for the needs of our users and the online economy.\u0026amp;nbsp; We believe that government policies play a key role in economic progress and innovation around the world and that business should play a transparent, constructive and ethical role in solving complex problems. At Stripe, we strive to be a trusted resource to policy makers and stakeholders around the world.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you’ll do\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support State and Local Public Policy, which involves bringing together cross-functional groups within the company to spot issues and understand the impact to Stripe, building a strategy to address Stripe’s key issues at the state level, and working with trade associations and coalitions to advance policy issues important to Stripe and our users\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Foster state and local political relationships\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hire and manage consultants\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinate Stripe political giving at the state and local level\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build a strategic network of peers among Stripe users and similarly situated fintechs to engage in coordinated advocacy at the state and local level\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who you are\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Minimum requirements\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5-8 years experience working in public policy, including with state legislative \u0026amp;amp; regulatory issues in a public sector or private sector position\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Availability for regular travel\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong political connections in a key Stripe market (e.g., ideally California)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A combination of political savvy and the ability to go deep into complex policy issues, especially in financial services, payments regulation, and artificial intelligence\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience advocating across many states in front of legislators, regulators, attorneys general, and governors, including their respective political and policy associations\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience in coalition building, trade association coordination, and managing state consultants\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A “start up mentality”: a willingness to roll up your sleeves, iterate, challenge the status quo, take chances and learn\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Humility and commitment to teamwork\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong strategic thinking, creativity, and able to\u0026amp;nbsp; juggle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Availability to travel ~30-40% annually\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Industry knowledge or passion for payments, tech, and financial services.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A strong interest in entrepreneurship, preferably based on experience working with startups, founders, etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ideal candidate is an outstanding communicator, a creative problem-solver, has strong public policy experience, and works exceptionally well with Legal, Regulatory, Comms and other functions, and across various geographies.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":57223,"name":"6314 Public Policy","child_ids":[],"parent_id":80203}],"offices":[{"id":65234,"name":"US","location":null,"child_ids":[89623,249942,249943,230657,61413,80440,344486,83778,61414,83767,83768,83776,83769,83770,83771,83772,83773,83774,89624,83789,83775,83777,83779,83780,83820,83781,83782,83783,83784,83785,83786,83787,83821,83788,83790,83791,83792,83793,83794,83854,83861,83795,83796,83797,83831,83798,83799,83856,83800,83801,83819,83802,83850,83803,83804,83805,83806,83807,83808,83809,83810,83811,83812,83813,83815,83817,83822,83824,83846,83825,83829,83830,65238,83834,83849,83859,83835,83836,83837,83839,83840,83841,83842,83843,83844,83847,83848,83851,83852,83853,83855,83857,83858,83860,83862,83814,83818,83823,83826,83827,83828,83832,83833,83816,85342,83838,83845,223073,265365,16654],"parent_id":673}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":false,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/8237242/ai_opt_out"}