Associate, Government Relations

Invariant LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Commissions

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer HSA contributions

Retirement matching

Educational assistance

Professional development assistance

Unlimited time off

Job summary

Invariant LLC, a bipartisan government relations and communications firm, seeks an Associate, Government Relations to join our team. You’ll work directly with team members to gain valuable insights into the policymaking process and develop your network on the Hill and with Washington stakeholders.

You will research policy updates, monitor federal legislation, coordinate meetings with policymakers, and support events.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the federal legislative process and agencies.
• Some Capitol Hill internship experience preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills with ability to interpret Washington audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft policy updates and collateral for clients and policymakers.
• Monitor hearings and track federal legislation and regulations.
• Spot issues and disseminate timely information to clients.
• Coordinate meetings with federal policymakers and external stakeholders.
• Support networking, business development, and events.

Skills

Policy research

Policy writing

Federal legislative process

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Proactive thinker

Food & Agriculture policy

Job description

Description

Invariant, a bipartisan government relations and communications firm providing strategic advice to companies, trade associations, non-profits, and individuals, seeks an Associate, Government Relations to join our team. You’ll work directly with team members to gain valuable insights into the policymaking process and develop your network on the Hill and with Washington stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Research and draft policy updates, issue papers, one-pagers, and other collateral for distribution to clients, Capitol Hill, the Administration, and other external audiences.
• Provide coverage of hearings, third-party events, and monitor and track federal legislation and regulations.
• Spot issues and disseminate timely information to clients, and become an expert on the issues.
• Coordinate meetings on behalf of clients with federal policymakers, external stakeholders, and others.
• Support networking, new business opportunities, and events.

Who you are

• Demonstrated familiarity with the federal legislative process, federal agencies, and relevant third parties and associations, preferably with some Capitol Hill internship experience.
• Strong researcher and writer with the ability to interpret Washington for a variety of audiences and spot trends to see around corners.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines with a focus on detail and precision.
• Comfortable and adaptive when working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Solid communication skills and ability to manage both up and down.
• Goal-oriented team player focused on adding value, deepening knowledge, and increasing efficiencies.
• Proactive and creative.
• Food and Agriculture policy experience is a plus.

The target salary range for this role is $60,000 - $67,500 USD annually. The base salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and market data.

• In addition, our total rewards package includes an annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and that of the firm
• commissions
• robust medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions
• generous retirement matching
• educational assistance
• professional development assistance
• unlimited time off
• and other benefits

Invariant is committed to creating a diverse culture and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.