Senior US Policy & Strategy Leader

DGA Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

DGA Group seeks a Managing Director to lead the United States Practice from Washington, DC, with hybrid work a minimum of three days in the office. You will oversee significant client portfolios, shape strategy, and drive revenue growth while mentoring teams and advancing firm initiatives.

As a senior leader, you will build client relationships, guide business development, and collaborate across practices to deliver high-quality advisory work in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant professional experience in the public policy space in the U.S. including executive/legislative branches, politics, and/or academia.
• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred in related field.
• Significant sectoral policy expertise in the United States enabling client service and business development.
• Proven manager with experience leading teams and projects in complex environments.
• Existing network of public and private sector contacts across the U.S. preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management capabilities with strategic networking.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic problem-solving and influence in shaping strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a significant client and revenue portfolio for the US practice, advising executive stakeholders and driving portfolio growth.
• Oversee teams and client engagements to ensure excellence and strategic alignment.
• Drive business development by expanding engagements and cultivating new client relationships.
• Broaden ASG networks by participating in associations, think tanks, and conferences.
• Support annual budget/workforce planning and monitor progress against targets.
• Lead firmwide initiatives and cross-practice collaboration to advance the firm’s strategy.
• Mentor talent and guide workforce planning, succession, and professional development.
• Build high-impact methodologies and intellectual capital for clients and the firm.
• Represent the firm externally as a senior leader and expert.

Skills

Policy leadership

Strategic thinking

Business development

Relationship management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science or related field

Graduate degree preferred

Equivalent experience

Job description

DGA Group seeks a Managing Director to lead the United States Practice from Washington, DC, with hybrid work a minimum of three days in the office. You will oversee significant client portfolios, shape strategy, and drive revenue growth while mentoring teams and advancing firm initiatives.

As a senior leader, you will build client relationships, guide business development, and collaborate across practices to deliver high-quality advisory work in a hybrid office setting.