What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Government Relations position at Merchant McIntyre & Associates, LLC?
Description
Merchant McIntyre & Associates is a midsize federal grants and government relations firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., that helps nonprofit clients from the higher education, healthcare, and local government sectors reach their federal funding and legislative advocacy goals.
MM seeks a Director of Government Relations who will deliver exceptional service, manage a client portfolio, as well as develop and execute appropriations and grant strategies that support clients' goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
Merchant McIntyre & Associates is a midsize federal grants and government relations firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., that helps nonprofit clients from the higher education, healthcare, and local government sectors reach their federal funding and legislative advocacy goals.
MM seeks a Director of Government Relations who will deliver exceptional service, manage a client portfolio, as well as develop and execute appropriations and grant strategies that support clients' goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support MM's client services team in leading client projects and grant management. Facilitate services to clients in sectors such as municipal government, healthcare, higher education, nonprofits, and technology.
- Build relationships with clients and identify competitive federal grant and appropriations opportunities that align with their funding needs.
- Manage deliverables for client projects, from strategy to grant submissions, and coordinate workflow among team members to ensure timely delivery.
- Support the professional growth of Government Relations Associates (GRAs).
- Communicate directly and professionally with clients by phone, email, and in person.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in a client-facing role.
- Strong familiarity with the federal budget and appropriations process, including experience with agency discretionary spending (federal grants).
- Competitive candidates will have prior experience working with federal discretionary grants (Federal Agency), Congressional Appropriations, nonprofit organizations, and/or the private sector.)
- Strong research, writing, and editing skills.
- Ability to quickly synthesize and accurately summarize lengthy and complex materials, such as federal grant solicitations and legislation.
- Ability to manage and provide training to associate-level employees and consultants.
- Self-motivated, task-oriented, and able to work independently and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Full-time, salaried position based in Washington, D.C., with opportunity for travel.
- MM's benefits package includes the opportunity to participate in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), retirement benefits with a generous match, monthly transportation benefits, an annual professional development allowance, a flexible PTO policy including 13 federal holidays, and more.
- Compensation range: $100,000-$135,000, commensurate with experience
Salary : $100,000 - $135,000
