Government Relations Associate

AxAdvocacy Government Relations Associate Job Description: 

AxAdvocacy specializes in strategic advocacy, policy analysis, and building relationships to advance our clients' interests. Our team of experts is committed to providing exceptional service and achieving impactful advocacy results.

Associates are important members of the AxAdvocacy team and directly support our clients, lobbyists, and public affairs/communications divisions, by helping to develop, research, and implement strategic solutions. We work as a team to produce high-quality, data-driven policy analysis and strategic insights to our clients.

This position offers a dynamic and growth-oriented opportunity to contribute to the success of our government affairs, advocacy, and corporate campaigns, in supporting clients across a wide range of economic sectors.

Location: Washington, DC

Full-time, in-office: 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern.

Flexible paid time off and reasonable remote work considered on an annual basis.

Support Lobbying and Government Relations Advocacy Efforts:

·      Collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate legislative and regulatory policy, congressional floor activity, legislation, appropriations, fiscal year budgets, hearings, relevant bills, updates on bills, and developments/progress in key issues resulting in creation of reports and status updates to notify clients of legislation status related to their legislative platform leanings.

·      Research and obtain data to identify patterns and trends to make recommendations; research and develop necessary information and materials to prepare Consultants for meetings, conferences, and congressional hearings; compile report(s) to recommend clients’ planning.

• Build and maintain relationships with U.S. legislators, policy makers, regulators, and their staff, including contacting and scheduling meetings; maintaining frequent contact with a broad range of high-ranking officials; and serving as liaison between consultants and U.S. congressional members, staff, and other government agencies.
• Maintain contact with firm clients; preparing detailed monthly reports to update clients on federal and state government activities for related actions via directives, policy statements, or issuances.
• Comfortable attending various political fundraising events on behalf of clients and AxAdvocacy professionals.
• Production of high-quality policy analysis and strategic reports.
• Develop and execute research strategies that align with the firm’s advocacy goals and clients’ interests.

·      Prepare and organize meeting agendas, manage itineraries, and follow-up on actions items.

·      Participate in weekly Government Relations team meetings, as well as other various meetings to discuss company projects and objectives.

• Serve as a utility player, assisting in various tasks and responsibilities as needed. Including collaboration with other departments to integrate research findings that may be beneficial to both Government Relations and Public Affairs Departments.

Successful candidates for this position will possess the following qualities and skills:

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking characteristics and ability to provide actionable insights.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Must have strong writing skills and willing to provide a writing sample.
• Exceptional teamwork and collaborative approach to projects.
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and experience in preparing presentation decks.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to take on diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of the U.S. legislative and executive branches, including the policymaking process.
• Proven track record of producing high-quality policy research and analysis.
• Strong network of contacts within the policymaking community is a plus.

Compensation/Benefits

·     Competitive salary commensurate with experience

·     Discretionary bonuses in even-numbered years

·     401k with company match, health, vision, dental, and more!