Director, Public Policy

Zillow

Director of Public Policy developing and implementing strategies for Zillow's mission. Leading policy analysis, advocacy engagement, and operations management for effective real estate solutions.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $201,000 - $321,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement effective public policy strategies that align with the organization's goals
Monitor policy landscape and propose proactive strategies
Lead conversations with other teams across the business to drive internal alignment
Translate strategic goals into operational plans
Partner with advocacy and public affairs teams to determine engagement priorities and inform internal stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, or related field
Advanced degree preferred
A minimum of 15 years of experience in public policy and operations, with at least 5 years in a people leadership role
Strong understanding of policy development, operations management, and strategic planning
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
Strong written and oral communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity awards based on experience, performance, and location

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Hard Skills & Tools

public policyoperations managementstrategic planningpolicy development

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementwritten communicationoral communicationnegotiationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeAdvanced degree