Policy Operations Lead

Summary

Block, Inc. is seeking an Operations Lead for their Global Public Policy team to manage operations functions, support executive engagement with policy audiences, and partner with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, excellent project management skills, and a general understanding of the policy field.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams, with a high attention to detail and focus on excellence in execution
• Experience working on confidential matters
• Thorough understanding of procurement, payment, and budgeting processes
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize information and make clear, concise recommendations on a course of action
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally
• The ability to remain composed with a high volume of activities
• An interest in working with colleagues around the world
• A general understanding of the policy field, with curiosity to learn more

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and execution of operations functions including creating a rigorous process around development of policy resources, supporting executive engagement with policy audiences, managing the process and timelines for regulatory comment letters, supporting preparation for high level meetings, partnering closely with Cross-Functional Teams, assisting with budget tracking and spending across the global team, driving adoption of tools and trackers to bring awareness and visibility across our teams’ work, organizing process documentation, and supporting project management tools and policy tracker tools across the teams

Benefits

• 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