Asia Desk Associate — Strategy, Events & Client Support

DGA Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DGA Group is seeking an entry-level to early-career administrative professional to provide executive support to the Asia President and senior staff in a Washington, DC-based, hybrid work environment. You will learn from subject‑matter experts, support day‑to‑day priorities, and engage in client-facing activities under supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, strong PowerPoint/MS Office skills, and excellent writing and presentation abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in political science, international relations, regional studies, public policy or business administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Asia region and geopolitics preferred.
• Proficiency in language used in Asia region strongly preferred (Chinese, Japanese, or Korean).
• Highly proficient in PowerPoint and other MS Office tools.
• Excellent presentation, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a proactive approach to networking.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with creative, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive and administrative support to the Asia President and other senior staff as needed.
• Learns from subject-matter experts and supports day-to-day administrative priorities.
• Manages client-facing activities under supervision and interfaces with clients in a support role.
• Conducts research, drafts client-specific content, and supports fast-paced projects.
• Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas, manages invitations, and tracks next steps.
• Supports business development through correspondence, presentations, and documents for clients and prospects.
• Collaborates with Communications and Marketing on outreach messaging and events.

Skills

Administrative support

Client liaison

PowerPoint

MS Office

Research

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in political science or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

DGA Group is seeking an entry-level to early-career administrative professional to provide executive support to the Asia President and senior staff in a Washington, DC-based, hybrid work environment. You will learn from subject‑matter experts, support day‑to‑day priorities, and engage in client-facing activities under supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, strong PowerPoint/MS Office skills, and excellent writing and presentation abilities.