Head of State Gov Relations

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all. About the Role eBay is seeking an experienced Government Relations leader to lead our state and local government relations work across the United States. Reporting to the Head of Americas Government Relations, this role will develop and implement eBay’s state policy strategy. It will lead a team of state GR professionals and represent eBay with policymakers and external collaborators. The successful candidate will be a strategic and creative advocate who understands how public policy intersects with business strategy. They will anticipate emerging legislative, regulatory and political developments, assess their potential impact on eBay, and interpret those developments as distinct business risks, opportunities and recommended actions. They will help set priorities across states and issues and develop proactive strategies to promote eBay’s interests. This role goes beyond traditional lobbying. The ideal candidate will combine direct government engagement, grassroots and influential advocacy, alliances, public affairs, and thought leadership. They will also use events and other tools to develop policy discussions and deliver results. They will also be comfortable applying AI and new technologies to improve policy intelligence, strategy development and team efficiency.

Develop and complete a coordinated state Government Relations strategy aligned with eBay’s business priorities and the broader Americas GR agenda. Foresee developing legal, administrative, and governmental trends across the states; assess their implications for eBay; and recommend strategic responses. Prioritize among states and topics, balancing immediate legislative needs with longer-term policy objectives. Develop proactive policy campaigns and approaches to engagement that help build policy discussions before legislation or regulation is fully formed. Translate complex policy developments into clear business risks, opportunities, and practical recommendations for business leaders and cross-functional partners. Find opportunities where public policy and outreach efforts can support eBay’s priorities, innovation, growth and seller community. Represent eBay with governors’ offices, state legislators, attorneys general, regulators, trade associations and other key stakeholders, building durable relationships across the political spectrum. Develop integrated advocacy strategies that combine direct government engagement with grassroots and grasstops advocacy, coalitions, public affairs, thought leadership, events and third-party voices. Partner with Communications and other teams to develop narratives, thought leadership and external engagement strategies that advance eBay’s policy objectives. Lead, develop and prioritize the state GR team, creating clear accountability and helping team members grow as strategic policy advisors and effective advocates. Work closely with Legal, Communications, Tax, Product, Trust & Safety and other functions to develop strategies that are both politically effective and operationally workable. Work with colleagues across Americas GR to identify broader policy trends, coordinate strategies and bring state insights into regional priorities. Use AI, data and new technologies to improve policy intelligence,