Director Government Relations (US)

Location Details: Washington, D.C., Remote

At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time, others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.

This is a remote position, so you’ll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings.  

This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.

GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.

Join our team

At GoDaddy, we are looking for a highly strategic and outstanding Director of Government Relations (US) to drive our policy efforts from Washington, DC. In this role, you’ll serve as our main connection to US policymakers, helping build the future of the internet while supporting entrepreneurs nationwide! Reporting to our Vice President of Corporate and Government Affairs, you’ll work closely with leaders across the company to spot regulatory risks and opportunities. You’ll design advocacy strategies, lead federal engagement, manage relationships with Congress, federal agencies, state Attorneys General, and the White House. 

What you'll get to do...

Shape Policy and Strategy

• Work with teams across GoDaddy to identify policy trends and regulatory developments with the potential to influence our business 
• Analyze the legislative landscape, gather competitive insights, and develop clear, actionable roadmaps that align with our company goals
• Brief senior leaders on effects of policy and help inform business decisions 

Build Relationships 

• Cultivate lasting connections with federal policymakers, including members of Congress, agency officials, and White House staff
• You’ll also help us engage with state and local leaders when needed, representing GoDaddy at public events, policy forums, and industry gatherings
• You'll coordinate with external partners and consultants to improve our policy reach 

Lead Advocacy Initiatives 

• Build and implement advocacy campaigns inspiring change in pivotal policy areas related to GoDaddy and our customers
• Draft policy statements, regulatory comments, and recommendations.
• Guide our participation in hearings and regulatory meetings, monitor federal developments in order toto keep teams informed, prepared and ready to act 

Build and Lead Industry Alliances

• Build partnerships with trade associations and advocacy groups, and lead coalitions that advance our shared goals 
• Oversee GoDaddy’s participation in industry groups and standards bodies to keep us at the forefront of policy conversations 

Report and Drive Results

• Report on the value and outcomes of government relations engagements to executive leadership 
• Monitor results, findings, and adherence to all regulatory requirements 
• Lead and mentor our Senior Manager for Government Relations (Europe/Global), ensuring global alignment 

Support Global Policy Collaboration

• Work with colleagues on cross-regional advocacy and cultivate strategic relationships in global policy forums such as ICANN 

Your experience should include...

• 8+ years of government relations, public affairs, or regulatory experience, including at least 5 years managing US federal policy issues and a strong background in technology, digital policy, or telecommunications—ideally with international or cross-border exposure.
• Experience guiding advocacy campaigns and encouraging relationships with a variety of collaborators, from decision-makers to industry allies and an outstanding understanding of US legislative and regulatory processes; familiarity with EU and global policy frameworks is a plus.
• Proven ability to brief senior leadership, write clearly for diverse audiences, analyze complex policy issues and proficient with government relations tools, CRM platforms, and research analytics.
• Experience leading teams or consultants.
• Comfortable traveling domestically and internationally as needed. 

You might also have...

• Bachelor's Degree 

We've got your back...  We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy’s benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way. 

About us...  GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us. 

At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that’s not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That’s why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It’s the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.

GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.

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