Director, Policy & Government Relations

Woodberry Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Unlimited paid vacation

Job summary

Woodberry Associates, based in Washington, DC, seeks a Director to lead its policy and government relations practice focused on health policy. This full-time, in-office role requires strategic client leadership and deep knowledge of legislative processes.

You will manage junior staff, oversee projects, liaise with federal policymakers, and translate complex policy issues into clear guidance for clients. Capitol Hill experience is preferred and excellent written and verbal communication is

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in policy or government relations; Capitol Hill experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
• Experience researching legislative, regulatory and policy issues.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow relationships with clients, policymakers and partners.
• Maintain expertise on key issues and current policy developments.
• Research, analyze, and summarize complex health policy issues in written and verbal form.
• Liaise with federal policymakers and their staff.
• Oversee day-to-day support of clients and manage client projects to deadlines.
• Direct and support junior staff.

Skills

Written & verbal comms

Policy analysis

Regulatory processes

Team leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Job description

Title: Director, Policy & Government Relations

Woodberry Associates seeks a Director to join its growing team of dynamic professionals.

Based in Washington, DC, Woodberry Associates specializes in policy advocacy, government relations and nonprofit management in health policy. Our team is creative, collaborative and committed to exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Required:

5+ years of experience in policy or government relations; Capitol Hill experience preferred

Location: Washington, DC

Who You Are:

• Excellent with written and verbal communication
• Adept in understanding legislative and regulatory processes
• Skilled at researching legislative, regulatory and policy issues
• Attentive to details and committed to producing polished products
• Organized and task oriented; able to manage multiple clients at once
• Professional, solution oriented and collaborative
• Experienced managing junior team members, with the confidence to lead

What You Do:

• Establish and grow relationships with clients, policymakers and partners
• Maintain expertise and awareness on key issues and current policy developments
• Research, analyze, and summarize complex health policy issues in written and verbal form
• Liaise with federal policymakers and their staff
• Oversee day-to-day support of clients
• Manage client projects, including planning and delivering deadline- sensitive products developed with colleagues and third-party vendors
• Direct and support junior staff

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Washington, DC with health insurance, 401(k) and unlimited paid vacation. Salary range: $90,000-$130,000.