About the Team

The Global Policy Development & Research Team forms a core part of our Public Policy & Communications Organization — leading the economic and legislative analysis that drives our policy strategy and storytelling around the world. This high-impact team uncovers and explains the impact of proposed legislative and regulatory changes, shapes our global policy positions, and communicates DoorDash’s role in driving impact in local economies. 

About the Role

DoorDash is looking for an experienced Global Head of Policy Research, serving as our Head Economist, to lead our research function. In this role, you will analyze the role we play in local economies and the impact we drive for Dashers, merchants, and consumers — and shape how we share our insights externally. In this expansive role, you’ll lead a team that explores how the DoorDash platform drives economic activity around the world and shapes the broader policy conversation about the future of work and local commerce. 

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Lead our Global Policy Research function — setting this vision, defining the direction of our research, and driving execution of a high-impact research agenda. 
• Analyze our economic impact and how policy proposals affect our platform and the Dashers, merchants, and consumers who use it every day. 
• Produce economic impact reports and other public-facing analyses that clearly and credibly demonstrate our impact to policymakers, the media, and other audiences. 
• In partnership with Public Policy and Communications teammates, translate complex research into compelling narratives for external audiences, including in meetings with policymakers and interviews with the media. 
• Engage with academics, think tanks, and other thought leaders to create an academic foundation for proposed policies. 
• Coordinate closely with other members of the Public Policy & Communications Team, as well as the Analytics, Finance, Communications, and Strategy & Ops Teams. 
• Manage a team with global remit. 

We’re excited about you because…

• You have a PhD in Economics or a similar domain. 
• You have 10+ years of experience in economic research, data analytics, economic or management consulting, or a related quantitative role, with a strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and communicating complex findings to non-technical audiences.
• You have expertise in SQL and statistical analysis (e.g. hypothesis testing, experimentation, regressions), familiarity with one or more analytics & visualization tools, and demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to scale and enhance research impact. 
• You have experience managing direct reports, juggling both technical and managerial tasks, including 1+1's, technical mentorship, and recruitment participation.
• You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and balancing rigor with speed.
• Bonus points for experience working in-house at a technology company, in government, and/or internationally.  

About the Team

DoorDash’s Public Policy & Social Impact Team advocates for legislation that supports the health of our business and empowers our community of Dashers, local business partners, and consumers. Through our advocacy on cutting-edge public policy issues and the programs that we develop, we are shaping the future of local economies. This unique team combines direct engagement with policymakers at all levels of government, advocacy campaigns, policy research and analysis, and programs to promote equity, safety, and sustainability.

About the Role

DoorDash is hiring a proven Public Policy leader to support government relations in California and lead government relations and public engagement efforts across the U.S. Southwest, including Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. This role will drive public engagement campaigns across the Southwest while building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with key stakeholders throughout the region.

Based in Sacramento, you will serve as a key leader on our regional Policy team, working closely with partners across Public Affairs, Communications, Legal, and other business functions.

At DoorDash, excellence in Government Relations means that…

• When our government relations stakeholders are considering public policies that could impact DoorDash and the lives and livelihoods of Dashers, merchants, and consumers, we are early, active, and influential participants in the policy debate.
• We are at the table and impactful because we are active, credible, reliable, and ethical leaders. Our stakeholders understand and appreciate that DoorDash is a trusted partner and is committed to bringing positive change to the communities we serve. The commitments we make and the relationships we build are real.
• We’ve proactively identified policy priorities, emerging threats, and opportunities and are actively advancing favorable policy solutions while also investing time and resources into developing real and long-term relationships with our stakeholders.

You’re excited about this opportunity because…

• You are DoorDash’s connection between public policy leaders and an important, proactive, and extremely active policy agenda in one of the most active states in the country.
• You can effectively manage numerous complex public policy issues and also understand the importance of personal connections that lead to lasting and trusted relationships with key stakeholders. 
• You work seamlessly across cross-functional teams, translating complex policy issues into clear, concise written updates. In a document-driven culture, you excel at distilling nuanced topics into accessible, actionable insights that keep stakeholders aligned and informed.
• You understand the important role that DoorDash’s mission to empower local economies  plays in our government relations advocacy.
• You are passionate about government relations and public engagement, and like to work with a team of professionals. You are a leader but not a solo operator. 

We’re excited about you because…

• You have a BS or BA from an accredited university
• You have 4+ years of experience serving in government at the state level or working directly on public policy issues for corporate clients
• You thrive under pressure and have a proven ability to achieve hard-fought policy outcomes 
• You have a deep understanding of government relations, including effective lobbying strategies, direct engagement, campaign approaches to issue management, managing external consultants, coordinating with counterparts at peer companies to build effective coalitions, and coordinating with industry trade associations to maximize their impact
• You are a strong strategic thinker with polished written and oral advocacy skills
• You are an effective public engagement organizer, positively representing Doordash before community and civic leaders. 
• You are willing to travel 30-40% of the time
• You’re a self-starter; you’re intrinsically motivated but also a good teammate

Bonus Points

• Government and in-house experience
• Direct policy experience in employment/labor law
• Significant state-level experience in California
• Experience in the tech industry, particularly the on-demand economy

About the Team

DoorDash’s Public Policy & Social Impact Team advocates for legislation that supports the health of our business and empowers our community of Dashers, local business partners, and consumers. Through our advocacy on cutting-edge public policy issues and the programs that we develop, we are shaping the future of local economies. This unique team combines direct engagement with policymakers at all levels of government, advocacy campaigns, policy research and analysis, and programs to promote equity, safety, and sustainability.

About the Role

DoorDash is hiring a proven Federal Affairs Associate to help shape our public policy strategy and execution, independently assist with integrated issue management campaigns, and build lasting and positive relationships with federal public policy stakeholders. Based in Washington DC, you’ll be a key team member supporting the work of the Federal Affairs team and work closely with Public Affairs, Communications, Legal, and other business functions. You will report to the Head of Federal Affairs.

At DoorDash, excellence in Federal Affairs means that…

• When our federal government relations stakeholders are considering public policies that could impact DoorDash and the lives and livelihoods of Dashers, merchants, and consumers, we are early, active, and influential participants in the policy debate.
• We are at the table and impactful because we are active, credible, reliable, and ethical leaders. Our stakeholders understand and appreciate that DoorDash is a trusted partner and is committed to bringing positive change to the communities we serve. The commitments we make and the relationships we build are real.
• We’ve proactively identified policy priorities, emerging threats, and opportunities and are actively advancing favorable policy solutions while also investing time and resources into developing real and long-term relationships with our stakeholders.

You’re excited about this opportunity because…

• You are a key player in DoorDash’s connection between federal public policy stakeholders and advancing a mission critical, proactive policy agenda.
• You are excited to develop and build new internal processes to support the team and accelerate our impact.
• You can effectively coordinate and execute tasks within multiple, complex public policy campaigns.
• You are eager to build and maintain personal connections that lead to lasting and trusted relationships with federal public policy stakeholders. 
• You understand the important role that DoorDash’s mission to empower local economies  plays in our government relations advocacy.
• You are passionate about government relations and like to work with a team of professionals. You are a leader but not a solo operator. 

We’re excited about you because…

• You have a BS or BA from an accredited university.
• You have 3+ years of experience in Congress, the Administration, a federal agency, in-house, or a trade association working directly on federal public policy issues related to the app-based economy.
• You have a deep understanding of federal government relations and have experience implementing workflows that support a government affairs team.
• You thrive under pressure and have a proven ability to monitor, analyze, and synthesize legislation for senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• You are a strong, clear written and oral communicator.
• You are organized, collaborative, and have a bias for action.
• You’re a self-starter; you’re intrinsically motivated but also a good teammate.

Bonus Points

• Government and in-house experience
• Direct policy experience in employment/labor law
• Experience in the tech industry, particularly the app-based economy

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