Manager, U.S. Public Policy

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This new position will focus on developing PayPal’s data and cybersecurity public policies to support the U.S.-based government relations team’s engagement with US federal and state policymakers. The candidate will liaise closely with PayPal’s CCTO and CISO teams.

Job Description:

• This new position will focus on developing PayPal’s data and cybersecurity public policies to support the U.S.-based government relations team’s engagement with US federal and state policymakers. The candidate will liaise closely with PayPal’s CCTO and CISO teams. 

• PayPal’s U.S. Public Policy Manager will concentrate on developing the organization’s public policy positions to shape and influence relevant data and cybersecurity legislation and regulations at the U.S. federal and state levels.

• An ideal candidate should possess 10 to 12 years of relevant experience in government or private sector policy, specifically in shaping and influencing cybersecurity policies and regulations. Additionally, they must have a strong understanding of current federal and state cybersecurity standards and frameworks.

• Candidates should also have a level of technical expertise to support internal teams in ensuring compliance with forthcoming cybersecurity legislation and regulations.

• Relevant data and cybersecurity issues include digital identity, cyber threat information sharing, data protection, and network security policies.

• In addition to developing PayPal’s public policy positions, the manager will lead the development of briefing documents, talking points, and background materials for advocacy engagements.

• The position will work closely with senior management and business units to evaluate the impacts and opportunities of relevant cybersecurity public policies and to help develop strategies that protect and advance the organization’s business interests.

• The manager will cultivate and maintain relationships with key U.S. federal and state government officials and their staff.

• An ideal candidate should have extensive relevant policy experience and a strong understanding of various federal and state regulatory processes, including those related to the Department of Homeland Security,