Strategic Government Affairs Specialist

Spectrum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum in the United States is seeking a Government Affairs Specialist to support state and local policy priorities. You will help manage calendars, travel, and budgets, while coordinating events and communications for the State Government Affairs team.

The role requires political/government experience, strong writing and speaking skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Expect periodic travel and cross-functional collaboration to advance policy goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in political/government affairs or public policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support efforts to simplify and enhance customer experience.
• Coordinate calendars, travel, and expense reports for SVP and executives.
• Handle vendor setup and payments and maintain org charts.
• Maintain distribution lists and track national calls and notes.
• Attend regional calls, prepare meeting notes, and distribute to the team.
• Assist with monthly budget preparation and event organization.
• Create PowerPoint presentations and manage project coordination.

Skills

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Clear communicator

Campaign finance knowledge

Budget management

Team player

Prioritization

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Driver's license

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Outlook

OneDrive

Notes

Job description

Spectrum in the United States is seeking a Government Affairs Specialist to support state and local policy priorities. You will help manage calendars, travel, and budgets, while coordinating events and communications for the State Government Affairs team.

The role requires political/government experience, strong writing and speaking skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Expect periodic travel and cross-functional collaboration to advance policy goals.