Impact

As the Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs, you will serve as a primary driver of Shipt’s federal legislative and regulatory agenda in Washington, D.C.. Working in close daily partnership with the VP of Government Affairs, you will execute a high-impact advocacy strategy. You will navigate a complex federal landscape, manage external consultants, and ensure Shipt’s voice is heard on critical issues.

While no two days are alike, you will drive federal policy execution across a diverse portfolio, ranging from labor and workforce modernization, to marketplace governance and food security initiatives. In addition to direct engagement, you will manage our participation in industry trade associations and strategic alliances to ensure Shipt’s priorities are represented. You will design engagement strategies with the Executive Branch (including the DOL, FTC, and USDA) and Congress.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Experience: You have 6+ years of experience in federal policy, government affairs, or advocacy work.
• Political Acumen: You have a deep understanding of the inner workings of Capitol Hill and federal agencies, with a proven track record as a federal legislative or executive branch staffer.
• Communication: You have the ability to translate proposed and pending federal legislation or regulations into actionable business intelligence for both policymakers and internal stakeholders.
• Agency Management: You have the ability to manage external lobbying teams and consultants to ensure strategic alignment and high ROI.
• Trade Association Engagement: You have experience managing engagement with industry groups and multi-stakeholder coalitions to support broader policy goals.
• Subject Matter Interest: You have experience working with a gig economy company and/or deep labor or food policy experience.
• Location: You are based full-time in Washington, D.C..

Pay Range: $120,00 - $180,000

Please note that the salary range above is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Skills & Education

This list includes key skills used in this job but is not inclusive of all skills needed for the role. Please see any required education below.

Coalitions, Collaboration, Government Affairs, Trade Associations

Work Arrangement

Shipt considers candidates located near a Shipt office or workspace in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis to be hybrid, which means that they have the flexibility to work from home (with leader approval) or at a Shipt office in order to facilitate the ability to innovate, collaborate, and spark team connections. In-office expectations will vary by role and leader. Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis. Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.

About Shipt

Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities.

At Shipt, we aim to put our team first to boost a sense of belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that make life better, both personally and professionally. We understand that our service, our culture, and our connection to our communities are only made better by every single person who shows up to work here every day. Learn More.

Shipt is an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corporation and available in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Shipt was founded and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, please visit Shipt’s company site at Shipt.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Employees (and eligible family members) are covered by medical, dental, vision and more. Employees may enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also be eligible to receive discretionary vacation for exempt team members, paid holidays throughout the calendar year and paid sick leave. Other compensation includes eligibility for an annual bonus and the potential for restricted stock units based on role.