Associate - Asia

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

Location

Washington, DC (hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

Responsibilities

• Provides executive and administrative support to the Asia President, and other senior staff as needed
• Works directly with and learns from subject‑matter experts
• Manages day‑to‑day administrative priorities to ensure the Asia Team operates efficiently
• Gains initial exposure to client‑facing activities under supervision and interfaces with clients in a support role as requested
• Conducts research, drafts client‑specific content, and supports fast‑paced projects, as needed
• Coordinates internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas and materials, managing invitations, arranging logistics, and tracking next steps.
• Actively participates in client management and business‑development efforts, including working with the Business Development team to prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents for clients and prospects
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to develop outreach messaging and engagement materials and support in planning and executing high‑profile receptions, dinners, roundtables, and other strategic client‑facing events.
• Learns foundational problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Begins to operate independently and take ownership of defined tasks while seeking guidance when needed
• Contributes to firm development initiatives

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant prior professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in political science, international relations, regional studies, public policy or business administration, or a related field, or equivalent and relevant work experience
• Strong knowledge of region (via prior living, academic, or professional experience preferred) and understanding of geopolitics in the region)
• Proficiency in language used in Asia region strongly preferred (i.e. 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 and stakeholder engagement
• Entrepreneurial mindset with creative, solution‑oriented, problem‑solving skills

About Us

DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect - and grow - what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities in an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Leveraging the expertise and experience of our team at Albright Stonebridge Group, a leader in global strategy and commercial diplomacy, and a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations and business intelligence consultants, we help clients navigate and shape global policy, reputational, and financial issues. To learn more, visit dgagroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DGA Group is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Location

Washington, DC (hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

Responsibilities

• Provides executive and administrative support to the Asia President, and other senior staff as needed
• Works directly with and learns from subject‑matter experts
• Manages day‑to‑day administrative priorities to ensure the Asia Team operates efficiently
• Gains initial exposure to client‑facing activities under supervision and interfaces with clients in a support role as requested
• Conducts research, drafts client‑specific content, and supports fast‑paced projects, as needed
• Coordinates internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas and materials, managing invitations, arranging logistics, and tracking next steps.
• Actively participates in client management and business‑development efforts, including working with the Business Development team to prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents for clients and prospects
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to develop outreach messaging and engagement materials and support in planning and executing high‑profile receptions, dinners, roundtables, and other strategic client‑facing events.
• Learns foundational problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Begins to operate independently and take ownership of defined tasks while seeking guidance when needed
• Contributes to firm development initiatives

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant prior professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in political science, international relations, regional studies, public policy or business administration, or a related field, or equivalent and relevant work experience
• Strong knowledge of region (via prior living, academic, or professional experience preferred) and understanding of geopolitics in the region)
• Proficiency in language used in Asia region strongly preferred (i.e. 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 and stakeholder engagement
• Entrepreneurial mindset with creative, solution‑oriented, problem‑solving skills

About Us

DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect - and grow - what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities in an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Leveraging the expertise and experience of our team at Albright Stonebridge Group, a leader in global strategy and commercial diplomacy, and a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations and business intelligence consultants, we help clients navigate and shape global policy, reputational, and financial issues. To learn more, visit dgagroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DGA Group is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.