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Federal Affairs Leader

Nebius· Communications
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Hybrid (Washington, DC)$150k - $187.5kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Founding federal affairs role to establish Nebius's presence in Washington, D.C., shaping policy strategy and building a scalable function as U.S. operations grow; remote, based in DC with periodic travel.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead federal engagement - Develop and execute Nebius's federal policy strategy across AI regulation, trade, energy and infrastructure policy. - Build and manage bi-partisan relationships on Capitol Hill and across the executive branch, including relevant committees, agencies, and White House offices. - Serve as Nebius's primary representative in federal initiatives (i.e. the Genesis Mission) and relevant trade associations and coalitions.
  • Shape policy outcomes - Engage directly in the legislative and regulatory process on issues material to Nebius's business. - Track policy developments, assess risk, and develop action plans – then execute them, often quickly. - Work across Nebius's legal, regulatory, infrastructure, and communications teams to align strategy and messaging.
  • Build the function - As the role and issue set scale, hire and develop additional staff to build out a full federal affairs capability. - Support state-level government relations efforts alongside in-market public affairs leads and manage relationships with outside lobbying firms as needed. - Report regularly to senior leadership on political and regulatory risk, legislative progress, and stakeholder positioning.

Qualifications

  • 7–10 years of federal government affairs, Hill, or executive branch experience, with a track record of building relationships across party lines.
  • Hands-on experience with technology, energy, trade, or national security policy — familiarity with AI policy is a plus but not required.
  • Experience working in or alongside a fast-moving company or startup environment; comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
  • Proven ability to manage outside counsel, trade associations, and coalition partners.

Skills

Required:Federal government affairsPolicy analysis and executionStakeholder management

Benefits

  • Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
  • 401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
  • Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
  • Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
  • Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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