Director, Client Services & Policy Strategy

Avōq; Washington; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k)

Hybrid work

Holidays & PTO

Winter break

Job summary

Avōq is seeking a seasoned Government Relations professional in Washington to join our team. This role combines research, policy analysis, and client account support to shape advocacy strategies and drive engagement across priority industries.

You will supervise a research team, work with marketing on business development, represent Avōq at events, and ensure ethical, compliant outreach while expanding bipartisan activities and client partnerships.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of administrative/executive support/operations management experience, preferably including experience on the Hill, Lobbying or a professional services including in a government relations/public affairs setting
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, with limited supervision, while keeping a professional demeanor
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A positive, professional and “can-do” attitude, as well as being flexible and adaptive to a changing environment

Responsibilities

• Work with client leads to develop short-and-long-term strategy around key client priorities. Provide policy support.
• Identify industries or clients in need of engagement (i.e. – higher education) based on current political or policy environment.
• Manage and delegate the Research Team’s hearing coverage and completion of internal and client legislative, public policy, and political research deliverables.
• Supervise & mentor research team and junior staff.
• Partner with the marketing team to cultivate leadership opportunities and business development opportunities for the GR team.
• Collaborate across internal functions to prepare memos, decks, coordinate background research, etc. in support of new business opportunities.
• Develop new deliverables and add-ons for clients on both sides of the business– both for new clients in the “pitch” or business development stage, and for existing clients.
• Represent Avoq at conferences/events.
• Streamline, coordinate, and enhance bi-partisan activities for fundraisers and with client PACS
• Increased client work and management, inclusive of help staff fly-ins and other outreach as needed.
• Liaise with outside counsel to ensure strict adherence to ethical standards, compliance with laws and regulations, and other required filings
• Maintain familiarity with and knowledge of issues important to GR clients, GR team members, and Avoq overall

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Avōq is seeking a seasoned Government Relations professional in Washington to join our team. This role combines research, policy analysis, and client account support to shape advocacy strategies and drive engagement across priority industries.

You will supervise a research team, work with marketing on business development, represent Avōq at events, and ensure ethical, compliant outreach while expanding bipartisan activities and client partnerships.