MBS Senior Policy Advisor

Michael Best Strategies ("Strategies") is seeking an Sr. Policy Advisor to join our Washington, D.C. office. Sr. Policy Advisors are mid-level staffers primarily responsible for facilitating client services and managing certain administrative functions. This is a hybrid position with the ability to work from home and in the office.

What You'll Be Doing

Client Servicing:

• Assist Client Leads in devising and executing client-specific business strategies.
• Support Client Leads in meetings with Administration officials, Legislators, and staff on clients’ behalf. This includes working with Policy Analysts to schedule and follow up for such meetings and ensuring meeting attendees are supplied with necessary supplemental information.
• Work with Policy Analysts to track progress of client priorities and projects.
• Work directly with clients to ensure there is always a clear line of communication between Strategies and the client.
• Collaborate with Policy Analysts to prepare agendas for meetings, informational documents, memorandums, analyses, and other materials to assist Client Leads in servicing clients.
• Assist in creating sales proposals and attend sales pitches to assist and learn the sales process.

Completing a broad variety of tasks, including.

• Prepare and deliver proposals & engagement letters, as well as other client onboarding materials.
• Oversight and managements of all internal client onboarding processes including, but not limited to, conflict checks, compliance requirements, and New Business Intake forms.
• Work closely with Policy Analysts to make sure all client deliverables from meeting notes are covered by the team and proper feedback is given to their work.
• Sr. Policy Advisors are expected to commit to building and maintaining a network of relationships in the Legislature and the Administration, as well as the industries and markets in which they work.
• Sr. Policy Advisors are expected to build and maintain a personal brand and reputation by participating in various professional associations and other opportunities to advance the Strategies brand.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge Base & Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legislative and government affairs experience in the public and/or private sectors.

Adaptability:

• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Collaboration:

• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Ability to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism:

• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other:

• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Who We Are

Michael Best Strategies helps companies accelerate their success through a combination of strategic business consulting, lobbying and government relations, strategic public affairs and communications as well as procurement and defense. We help companies advance their business objectives by connecting them with influential allies, including Government Officials, Industry Leaders and Innovators, Consumer Segments, Media, and Communities and Stakeholders. The firm has thrived by providing each client a diverse team of professionals with the experience, skills and relationships necessary to help them achieve their goals more quickly and fully.

The Location

We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); and Washington DC. Our contemporary office spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration; supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our Clients. This position will be based in our Washington D.C. office.

Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, all programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

For District of Columbia applicants only (as required by the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023): The annual compensation range for this position in our DC office is between $125,000 and $175,000. Compensation is determined based on qualifications and experience. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan.

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

We are not accepting search firm submissions at this time.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or careers@michaelbest.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.