US Policy Associate

Company Description

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

Job Description

Block is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented US Policy Associate to join our Public Policy team. You will read and analyze State legislation and regulations, write legislative summaries and issue briefs that will help the state policy and central policy teams. 

You will be a part of the broader Global Policy Team, and will report to the Head of Americas Policy. In this role you will support and collaborate with colleagues across policy, including in Government Affairs, Central Policy, Regulatory Affairs, and Community and Policy Partnerships.

You Will:

• Identify, analyze, and track state legislation and regulations as well as issue trends affecting Block and its community of sellers across the US.

• Conduct policy research and analysis.

• Write legislative summaries and issue briefs.

• Support the public policy team with legislative and regulatory issue tracking and management of related tools and information. 

• Draft high level legislative and regulatory summaries, issue trend reports, and analysis on relevant state and local policy developments for internal purposes.

• Assist the state and central policy team to develop thoughtful, inclusive, and cohesive responses to incoming policy hurdles.

• Have opportunities to support external stakeholder relationships and engagement. 

• Take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment without daily, detailed direction.

Qualifications

You Have:

• 2-5 years of experience in U.S. state government relations, with a preference for experience in the financial services, cryptocurrency, and technology sectors.

• A work ethic consisting of hard work and attention to detail.

• An understanding of the state and local legislative and regulatory processes. 

• Strong research skills (legislative and statutory research experience is a plus).

• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to write clearly, concisely, and expeditiously.

• Strong analytical abilities with high attention to detail.

• Ability to be adaptable to changing timelines and able to prioritize effectively.

• Ability to synthesize high volumes of information quickly and distill key information for internal audiences.

• A love of technology, and passion for Block's purpose.

• Experience navigating complex policy issues.

• Experience working collaboratively across internal departments.

• Curiosity and ability to collaborate.

Location

The role is based in the United States and reports to Block’s Head of Americas Policy. 

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $101,500 - USD $152,300
Zone B: USD $94,400 - USD $141,600
Zone C: USD $86,300 - USD $129,500
Zone D: USD $76,200 - USD $114,200

Amounts listed above include target variable compensation.

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees) 
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits 

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

United States and Canada EEOC Statement

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. 

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.