Senior Policy Specialist

Graham Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Policy Specialist to join their dynamic team within a prestigious law firm. This role offers the opportunity to engage with high-profile clients and work on critical legislative and regulatory advocacy across various policy sectors, including technology and education. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a strong understanding of the federal legislative process, contributing to a fast-paced environment that values initiative and teamwork. If you are a polished professional with a passion for government relations and a drive for excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in government relations or Congress.
• Well-versed in the federal legislative process.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients before Congress and Executive branch agencies.
• Work in technology, education, appropriations, and transportation policy sectors.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Strategic focus

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: Senior Policy Specialist

Status: Direct Hire

Location: Washington, DC

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

This opportunity is for work inside of a world-class law firm with 15 offices world-wide including 10 in the United States. If you are a polished professional with the skills described, demonstrating dependability and long tenure in your previous roles, as well as a willingness to work well with a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply for this role within this highly reputable firm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience working in Congress, an Executive branch department or agency, an association, interest group, or company in the government relations field. Experience working on technology, education, appropriations, and transportation is preferred but not required, though this position will work a majority of the time in these policy sectors.

The Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group is Chambers-rated as one of the top legislative practices at a national law firm. The group is comprised of approximately 35 people and works in a high-energy, fast-paced environment that rewards initiative and teamwork in the pursuit of quality client service. The group advocates for clients before the United States Congress and the departments and agencies of the Executive branch. All professionals in this group are registered lobbyists and include Executive branch political appointees and a bipartisan group of congressional staff alumni. The primary focus of the group is on Congressional and regulatory advocacy on topics including appropriations, defense, education, environmental and energy, financial services, foreign relations, healthcare and life sciences, tax, technology and telecommunications, trade, and transportation. Clients include globally recognized brands, Fortune 500 companies, innovative start-ups, leading associations, healthcare systems, educational institutions, units of local government, foreign governments, and coalitions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in Congress, the Executive branch, at a trade association, interest group, or for a corporation in government relations.
• Well-versed in the federal legislative process.
• Demonstrates strategic focus, self-motivation, and a drive to action.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in oral and written form.
• Exhibit significant attention to detail and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Must possess good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willing to be registered for firm clients under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, all transcripts, and a writing sample. Candidates who do not include all transcripts and writing sample will not be considered.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.