Policy Engagement Associate - Government Affairs

Nationalfcr; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Institute in Washington, DC seeks a government affairs associate to support bipartisan engagement with Congress, the executive branch, foreign embassies, and international policymakers. This position advances Hudson's mission by coordinating high-level interactions and staff support across divisions.

The role requires strong writing, relationship-building, and project management skills, with at least three years of relevant experience, and reports to the director of external affairs.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant work experience, preferably including Capitol Hill, the executive branch, legislative affairs, or think tank government affairs.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with congressional and executive staff.
• Technologically savvy with CRM tools and Excel for tracking engagements.
• Ability to identify engagement opportunities in a dynamic policy environment.
• Commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, conducts, and staffs briefings and discussions to promote dialogue and policy development.
• Cultivates and manages collaborative relationships within the policy community.
• Manages contact information of key administration and congressional officials and staff.
• Attends hearings and prepares memos summarizing key points.
• Tracks important dates on calendars and keeps leadership informed of developments.
• Drafts briefing memos, invitations, and other correspondence.
• Conducts research on policy proposals as needed.

Skills

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Networking / relationship building

CRM tools

Excel

Collaboration

Integrity

Tools

CRM tools

Excel

Job description

Hudson Institute in Washington, DC seeks a government affairs associate to support bipartisan engagement with Congress, the executive branch, foreign embassies, and international policymakers. This position advances Hudson's mission by coordinating high-level interactions and staff support across divisions.

The role requires strong writing, relationship-building, and project management skills, with at least three years of relevant experience, and reports to the director of external affairs.