Managing Director, Federal Affairs & Research Universities

McAllister and Quinn; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Transit benefits

Bonus eligibility

Flexible vacation

Job summary

McAllister & Quinn, LLC, a federal government relations and research development firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Managing Director for its Research Universities Practice. You will lead client engagements, design engagement strategies, and guide universities through federal appropriations processes while coordinating with senior leadership.

The role emphasizes policy analysis, stakeholder advocacy, and strategic business development with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in policy field preferred.
• 6-10+ years of federal legislative experience with direct appropriations experience.
• Strong knowledge of Congress, federal appropriations, and the legislative process.
• Experience with higher education policy and research policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with light supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead government relations services and deliverables for research universities.
• Monitor and evaluate policy, legislation, and appropriations actions.
• Advise clients as subject matter expert on federal engagement.
• Prepare clients for meetings on Capitol Hill and with federal stakeholders.
• Organize client fly-ins and campus visits for productive engagement of federal stakeholders.
• Develop policy reports, briefings, and analyses for clients.
• Develop client testimonies and presentations.
• Design and manage appropriations strategy for clients.
• Support strategic business development with senior leadership.
• Travel to clients outside DC area less than 20%.

Skills

Policy experience

Congress knowledge

Higher education policy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic mindset

Self-starter

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

PowerPoint

Job description

McAllister & Quinn, LLC, a federal government relations and research development firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Managing Director for its Research Universities Practice. You will lead client engagements, design engagement strategies, and guide universities through federal appropriations processes while coordinating with senior leadership.

The role emphasizes policy analysis, stakeholder advocacy, and strategic business development with travel as needed.