Sr. Manager, Government Relations

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Commissions

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA contributions

Retirement matching

Educational assistance

Professional development assistance

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Invariant is seeking a Senior Manager, Government Relations to join our oversight and investigations team in Washington, DC. You will work with colleagues to gain insights into policymaking and develop a network on the Hill with Democratic members and staff.

The role emphasizes leadership in investigations, client briefing, and business development. The candidate should have 6–10 years on Capitol Hill or related government affairs, with a JD preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of Capitol Hill/government affairs experience.
• Experience working for House Democrats and established relationships with Democratic members/staff.
• Experience conducting congressional investigations and preparing hearings/interviews.
• J.D. preferred; relevant law firm/governmental legal experience is a plus.
• Deep understanding of congressional committee operations and oversight procedures.
• Strong researcher and writer able to translate complex records into actionable insights.
• Excellent organization to manage multiple projects with tight timelines and high pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare call/meeting agendas and track internal follow-up for deliverables.
• Ensure success of key deliverables while managing resources and timelines.
• Contribute to proposals and pitches, drafting and coordinating materials.
• Lead small internal teams with limited supervision and provide feedback.
• Serve as subject matter expert on policy issues and monitor developments.
• Spot issues and brief clients with timely information.
• Build and maintain relationships to support networking and new business opportunities.
• Identify and submit valuable new business leads to practice group.

Skills

Capitol Hill experience

Democratic relations

Policy research

Strong writing

Project management

Education

J.D. preferred

Job description

Description

Invariant, a bipartisan government relations and communications firm providing strategic advice to companies, trade associations, non-profits, and individuals, seeks a Senior Manager, Government Relations, with strong ties to Democratic members to join our growing oversight and investigations team. You'll work directly with team members to gain valuable insights into the policymaking process and develop your network on the Hill and with Washington stakeholders.

What you do

• Manage preparation of call/meeting agendas and facilitates internal follow-up for deliverables
• Responsible for the success of key deliverables while managing resources and timelines
• Constructively contributes to proposal and pitch development including drafting and acting as a coordinator
• Lead small internal teams, with limited supervision, and provide actionable feedback to foster the professional development of junior staff
• Act as subject matter expert on one or more policy issue(s).
• Spot issues and disseminate timely information to clients and become an expert on the issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships to support networking, new business opportunities, and events.
• Identify and submit valuable new business leads to practice group.

Who you are

• 6-10 years of experience on Capitol Hill and/or relevant government affairs organizations.
• Experience working for House Democrats and established relationships with Democratic members and staff strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience conducting congressional investigations, including research, document review, drafting investigative inquiries, and preparing for hearings and interviews. Experience with investigations involving both private sector entities and government agencies or programs preferred.
• J.D. preferred. Relevant law firm or governmental legal experience is a plus but not required.
• Deep understanding of congressional committee operations, oversight procedures, and the political dynamics that shape investigations.
• Strong researcher and writer with the ability to synthesize complex records, identify significant facts, and translate findings into clear, actionable advice.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information and high-pressure matters.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines with a focus on detail and precision.
• Comfortable and adaptive when working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Solid communication skills and ability to manage both up and down.
• Goal-oriented team player focused on adding value, deepening knowledge, and increasing efficiencies.
• Proactive and creative.
• Fun, outgoing person with a good sense of humor.

The target salary range for this role is $125,000 - $175,000 USD annually. The base salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and market data.

In addition, our total rewards package includes?an annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and that of the firm;?commissions; robust medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions; generous retirement matching; educational assistance; professional development assistance; unlimited time off; and other benefits.??

Invariant is committed to creating a diverse culture and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.