Senior Federal Policy Advisor

Sacbar; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus annually

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Policy Advisor to join the Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group. The role focuses on advising on federal legislative and regulatory matters and developing strategic advocacy plans for diverse clients.

The position requires eight years of government relations experience and deep knowledge of the federal process, with hybrid work from the DC office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in Congress, an Executive Branch department or agency, or government relations for a nonprofit or for-profit organization, trade association, or interest group.
• Strong knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple policy areas (appropriations, education, energy/environmental, national defense, tax, technology, or trade).
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic advocacy plans.
• Experience managing junior-level staff and leading client-service teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on federal legislative, regulatory, and public-policy matters.
• Develop and execute strategic advocacy plans tailored to client objectives.
• Lead client-service teams on discrete policy issues and advocacy initiatives.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate developments in relevant policy areas.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, policy professionals, and clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage and mentor junior-level staff, as appropriate.
• Produce clear, accurate, and high-quality written work products.
• Register on behalf of firm clients, as required, under the Lobbying Disclosure Act and the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

Skills

Advocacy planning

Team leadership

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Policy Advisor to join the Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group. The role focuses on advising on federal legislative and regulatory matters and developing strategic advocacy plans for diverse clients.

The position requires eight years of government relations experience and deep knowledge of the federal process, with hybrid work from the DC office.