eBay
Head of State Gov Relations
$195K–$261K
San Jose · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years; relevant experience in Government Relations, public policy, public affairs, political strategy, or a related field, with significant state policy experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.
About the job
Leads eBay’s U.S. state and local government relations strategy, team, and advocacy efforts to advance business priorities and respond to policy developments.
What you'll do
- Develop state government relations priorities and proactive advocacy strategies aligned with eBay’s business and Americas GR agenda.
- Represent eBay with policymakers and external stakeholders, using direct engagement, coalitions, grassroots advocacy, public affairs, events, and thought leadership.
- Lead the state GR team and work cross-functionally to translate policy developments into business risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Government Relations, public policy, public affairs, political strategy, or a related field, including significant state policy experience.
- Deep understanding of state legislative, regulatory, and political processes, with success navigating complex multi-state policy environments.
- Experience leading teams and setting priorities across multiple issues and jurisdictions.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Nice to have
- Corporate Government Relations experience, particularly in technology, ecommerce, marketplaces, retail, or another consumer-facing industry.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Pay
$195,200 - $260,600 USD base salary
AI focus
Use AI, data, and new technologies to improve policy intelligence, research, prioritization, collaborator engagement, analysis, decision-making, and team efficiency.
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