Government Relations Associate

Elevate Government Affairs, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Government Affairs, LLC seeks an Associate with 1–2 years of legislative experience to manage client deliverables, conduct legislative research, and provide updates on policy and committee actions. The role involves tracking major legislation, scheduling client and internal meetings, and ensuring timely delivery of firm products.

You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment in Washington, DC, taking initiative and coordinating with executives to support client success.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of legislative experience with understanding of the legislative process.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience drafting legislative research documents.
• Knowledge of the Legislative and Executive Branches.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver client projects, including legislative research memoranda.
• Policy and committee action overviews.
• Tracking major legislation.
• Scheduling and coordinating client and internal meetings.
• Ensure timely delivery of firm products, such as congressional hearings coverage and client call notes.
• Track and ensure timely completion of due outs for clients you are assigned.
• Collaborate with executives to integrate into the team and handle client workloads.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Legislative process

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elevate Government Affairs was founded by three seasoned government relations professionals to provide tailored strategies for clients to succeed in an ever-evolving government affairs environment where it is increasingly harder to be heard. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and strategic insights to our clients.

At Elevate Government Affairs, we value our collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and teamwork. Our office is located in Washington, D.C., and we are in the office full-time. We believe in empowering our team members to take initiative and contribute to our clients' success.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate team member with 1-2 years of legislative experience, preferably working for a Congressional Committee, Member of Congress, or a similar consulting firm. This role involves managing client deliverables, conducting legislative research, and providing updates on policy and committee actions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver client projects, including:
• Legislative research memoranda
• Policy and committee action overviews
• Tracking major legislation
• Scheduling and coordinating client and internal meetings
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of firm products, such as congressional hearings coverage and client call notes.
• Track and ensure the timely completion of due outs for clients you are assigned.
• Collaborate with executives to integrate into the team and confidently handle client workloads.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of legislative experience with a strong understanding of the legislative process.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience drafting legislative research documents.
• Knowledge of the Legislative and Executive Branches, including their structure and composition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Attributes:

• Proactive in ensuring an understanding of assignments and flagging competing priorities.
• Strong team player who can effectively communicate and collaborate with executives and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus on key deliverables.