Manager, Government Relations - West Region

DoorDash US
Sacramento
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 136,000 - 200,000 annuallyFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicyExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Written communication","Oral advocacy","Stakeholder management","Self-starter"]

Lead DoorDash’s government relations and public engagement across the U.S. Southwest, partnering with Public Affairs, Communications, Legal, and other teams. Based in Sacramento, you’ll drive policy-focused engagement campaigns, manage complex state-level issues in California and neighboring states, and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders. You’ll also translate nuanced policy topics into clear written updates and lead proactive advocacy to advance favorable outcomes.

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Manager, Government Relations - West Region

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Job Summary

Lead DoorDash’s government relations and public engagement across the U.S. Southwest, partnering with Public Affairs, Communications, Legal, and other teams. Based in Sacramento, you’ll drive policy-focused engagement campaigns, manage complex state-level issues in California and neighboring states, and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders. You’ll also translate nuanced policy topics into clear written updates and lead proactive advocacy to advance favorable outcomes.
Location: Sacramento
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support government relations in California and lead government relations and public engagement across the U.S. Southwest, including Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.
  • •Drive public engagement campaigns across the Southwest while building and maintaining strong relationships with key regional stakeholders.
  • •Proactively identify policy priorities, emerging threats, and opportunities, and advance favorable policy solutions.
  • •Translate complex policy issues into clear, concise written updates to keep stakeholders aligned and informed.
  • •Coordinate cross-functionally with Public Affairs, Communications, Legal, and other business partners while managing external consultants and coalitions.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 136,000 - 200,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid ParentalPaid LeaveCommuter BenefitsDisability InsuranceLife Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •4+ years of experience serving in government at the state level or working directly on public policy issues for corporate clients.
  • •BS or BA from an accredited university.
  • •Deep understanding of government relations, including lobbying strategies, direct engagement, and campaign approaches to issue management.
  • •Proven ability to achieve hard-fought policy outcomes while thriving under pressure.
  • •Strong written and oral advocacy skills, plus experience coordinating external consultants, building coalitions, and working with industry trade associations.
Experience:4+ yearsPublic policyGovernment relationsState governmentLobbyingTech industry
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Strategic thinkingWritten communicationOral advocacyStakeholder managementSelf-starter
Languages:English

Company Brief

DoorDash US
On-demand logistics platform connecting consumers with local restaurants, grocers, and retailers for food delivery, pickup, and convenience services. Operates a marketplace and last-mile delivery network while offering tools and analytics for merchants and couriers.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2013
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