Associate-Business Development and Special Assistant to the Managing Partner

DGA Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 37,648 - 73,673; Full time

Job summary

DGA Group is seeking an entry-level Associate for its Business Development (BD) team in Washington, DC. This role involves supporting the BD team through administrative tasks, research assignments, and managing documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and up to 3 years of experience, showing proactivity and the ability to manage projects while contributing to a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of zero to three years of relevant professional experience.
• Proactive and able to lead creative assignments on short timelines.
• Able to effectively manage multiple simultaneous projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the BD team.
• Prepare internal and external documents.
• Manage administrative functions and tasks of the Managing Partner/Head of BD.
• Support firmwide initiatives, events, and projects at the direction of the Managing Partner.
• Help drive diversity, equity and inclusion.

Skills

Proactive

Time Management

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Associate-Business Development and Special Assistant to the Managing Partner

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Associate-Business Development and Special Assistant to the Managing Partner

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This is the firm’s entry-level position for DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group’s Business Development (BD) team. The BD Associate will provide administrative support to the BD team ,prepare internal and external documents, update and maintain applicable databases, contribute to the development and implementation of relevant policies and strategic priorities, and other special projects that support the firm’s business development and marketing initiatives across sectors and regions.

In addition to their work on the BD team, the Associate will serve as Special Assistant to the Managing Partner of DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group, providing support on scheduling, meeting preparations and follow-up activities, travel, administration, and strategic initiatives.

Location

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works as an integral member of DGA-ASG’s BD team, collaborating closely with the firm's regional practices, and managing research and writing assignments on a broad range of client prospects.
• Manages administrative functions and tasks of the Managing Partner/Head of BD and the BD team; arranging schedules, appointments, meetings, travel, invoices, and providing organizational support for internal/external business development meetings.
• Supports firmwide initiatives, events, and projects at the direction of the Managing Partner.
• Supports the BD team with the implementation of the firm’s business development and marketing plan.
• Prepares and edits detailed research memos, presentations, and other Participates in meetings and transcribes/distributes meeting minutes, as appropriate.
• Begins to learn DGA-ASG best practices in research and product delivery, including the use of ASG proprietary knowledge and diverse sources of public information, working closely with senior staff.
• Supports the BD team’s work with regional practices to help colleagues identify and drive business development or growth opportunities with potential and current clients.
• Supports regional/sector practices in tracking and maintaining business develop priorities through the firm’s CRM database.
• Manage and update relevant opportunities in our CRM, working closely with regional team colleagues.
• Track internal and external event opportunities for the BDCM team.

Expectations of a DGA-ASG Associate

• Manage time pressure without compromising quality
• Be accountable for consistency
• Be comfortable in a start-up environment
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration
• Take initiative and solve problems
• Learn from mistakes (we all make them)
• Have a team-first mindset, always looking for ways to pitch in to help your coworkers to succeed inside and outside of work
• Help drive diversity, equity and inclusion by actively creating a supportive and engaging work environment for the team
• Understand confidentiality and act with integrity at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum of zero to three years of relevant professional experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Proactive and able to lead creative assignments on short timelines
• Able to effectively manage multiple simultaneous projects

About DGA

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.

To Apply

Please upload a cover letter and writing sample along with a resume. Include all documents in one PDF attachment - cover letter, writing sample, and resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This is the firm’s entry-level position for DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group’s Business Development (BD) team. The BD Associate will provide administrative support to the BD team ,prepare internal and external documents, update and maintain applicable databases, contribute to the development and implementation of relevant policies and strategic priorities, and other special projects that support the firm’s business development and marketing initiatives across sectors and regions.

In addition to their work on the BD team, the Associate will serve as Special Assistant to the Managing Partner of DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group, providing support on scheduling, meeting preparations and follow-up activities, travel, administration, and strategic initiatives.

Location

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works as an integral member of DGA-ASG’s BD team, collaborating closely with the firm's regional practices, and managing research and writing assignments on a broad range of client prospects.
• Manages administrative functions and tasks of the Managing Partner/Head of BD and the BD team; arranging schedules, appointments, meetings, travel, invoices, and providing organizational support for internal/external business development meetings.
• Supports firmwide initiatives, events, and projects at the direction of the Managing Partner.
• Supports the BD team with the implementation of the firm’s business development and marketing plan.
• Prepares and edits detailed research memos, presentations, and other Participates in meetings and transcribes/distributes meeting minutes, as appropriate.
• Begins to learn DGA-ASG best practices in research and product delivery, including the use of ASG proprietary knowledge and diverse sources of public information, working closely with senior staff.
• Supports the BD team’s work with regional practices to help colleagues identify and drive business development or growth opportunities with potential and current clients.
• Supports regional/sector practices in tracking and maintaining business develop priorities through the firm’s CRM database.
• Manage and update relevant opportunities in our CRM, working closely with regional team colleagues.
• Track internal and external event opportunities for the BDCM team.

Expectations of a DGA-ASG Associate

• Manage time pressure without compromising quality
• Be accountable for consistency
• Be comfortable in a start-up environment
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration
• Take initiative and solve problems
• Learn from mistakes (we all make them)
• Have a team-first mindset, always looking for ways to pitch in to help your coworkers to succeed inside and outside of work
• Help drive diversity, equity and inclusion by actively creating a supportive and engaging work environment for the team
• Understand confidentiality and act with integrity at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum of zero to three years of relevant professional experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Proactive and able to lead creative assignments on short timelines
• Able to effectively manage multiple simultaneous projects

About DGA

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.

To Apply

Please upload a cover letter and writing sample along with a resume. Include all documents in one PDF attachment - cover letter, writing sample, and resume.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Consulting

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