Associate Director, Government Affairs

Role Overview

The Associate Director individual will focus on exceptional client service, day-to-day execution of client priorities, and support firm-wide business development. They will have experience in a wide range of client management roles, including business and persuasive writing, policy research, and reporting. This is a role for someone with 2 – 3 years’ experience in a congressional office or government affairs firm setting.

Forward Global prides itself on being an entrepreneurial firm with a close-knit, supportive team of professionals. The integration of government affairs, strategic communications, and public affairs is integral to Forward Global’s work; as such, team members are expected to work collaboratively. A successful Associate Director will be a highly motivated, dynamic, self-starter who thrives on autonomy. This is a fully in-person position in our Washington, DC office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of day-to-day advancement of multiple client priorities through internal and external engagement with client, local/state/federal government, third party organizations, and officials, as directed

• Support outreach and relationship building with key government stakeholders to achieve client goals and advance policy priorities

• Supports monitoring and reporting of program status, deliverables, and opportunity development with direct oversight

• Conducts research and outreach in support of relationship development with relevant individuals and organizations to support achievement of client’s public policy goals

• Maintain a calendar and logistics for multiple clients

Additional Background

• Professional experience working on Capitol Hill, a similar government affairs consultancy, or relevant organization

• Knowledge of the legislative process, with emphasis on the appropriations process, and experience working through relationships with government offices to achieve policy wins

• Ability to master complex issues and simplify them to support education of policymakers and staff

• Experience supporting financial services, trade, health care, or technology policy preferred

• Skilled in producing a variety of written documents, including memos, briefings, presentations, legislative text, and others

• Strong organizational and time management skills to juggle multiple priorities and prioritize accordingly

• Works independently but collaboratively

• Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package, including voluntary participation in employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance plans, is offered to the selected candidate.

Hiring Process

• Interview with Chief of Staff and select members of the government relations team (30 mins)

• Writing test (60 mins)

• Interview with two managing partners (45 mins)

• Possible reference check