Vice President - Government Affairs

Washington, D.C. office / NY based boutique multi-client lobbying firm: The firm has been in business for over 30 years with vast experience in government relations and strategic business planning. The firm’s professional team navigates today’s public policy and economic uncertainty to strategically address our client’s business needs. The firm is active in a broad array of sectors in DC, New York, New Jersey and Puerto Rico including: Transportation & Infrastructure, Education, Energy, Environment, Healthcare, Labor, Municipal Strategic Consulting, Project Development, Technology, and Telecom. The firm is a registered minority business enterprise.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Title: Vice President - Government Affairs

• Position based in the Washington, DC Office, reporting to the President of the D.C. office.

• This position will play an important role in the firm’s federal advocacy before Congress and the Administration.

• The individual will help to develop lobbying strategies for the firm’s client priorities and actively engage federal government officials and staff.

• The individual should have a broad network of Hill and/or Administration contacts including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus and members and staff of the House and Senate.

• Attend congressional meetings and hearings, policy conferences, fundraising events, and other political, business, and networking functions at the direction of the President of the DC office and the CEO.

• Research, analyze and track federal legislation and rulemaking relevant to the firm’s clients.

• Prepare documents for internal and external use (briefing memos, talking points, position papers, legislative updates, letters, testimony, draft legislation, etc.).

• Collaborate with, and support D.C. office President in all D.C. office functions including monitoring the legislative calendar and conducting research as directed.

• A minimum of 6 years of Congressional office legislative work…and/or…Hill lobbying experience required.

• Salary commensurate with experience.

• Register as federal lobbyist based on client needs.

Point of Contact: govtconsultantsNY@gmail.com