Vice President, Government Relations

J.A. Green & Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans

Traditional Roth 401(k) plan with 5%em

Competitive PTO and 10 holidays

Bonus program

Job summary

J.A. Green & Company, a Washington, DC-based government affairs and defense business development firm, seeks a Vice President of Government Relations to lead advocacy and strategy for a portfolio of clients.

The role requires Capitol Hill experience, strong writing, and the ability to forge relationships with Members of Congress and executive branch staff. The ideal candidate will independently analyze pathways to strategic wins, develop plans, and manage client interactions while guiding

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. required; advanced degree preferred (J.D. or Masters in related field).
• 7 years of relevant experience; experience as a Military Legislative Assistant or Professional Staff Member on Capitol Hill preferred.
• Detail-oriented, analytical thinker, and self-starter.
• Established relationships with HASC, SASC, and defense appropriations members and staff.
• Advanced writing experience is required.
• Excellent communicator with stellar verbal skills who can advocate on behalf of clients and influence elected officials.
• Possess an understanding of the Defense authorization and appropriations process.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and attend meetings and communication opportunities with Congress and selected agency officials.
• Independently foster business development opportunities to support firm growth.
• Identify and track legislation and regulations that impact client priorities.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to meet client goals.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with clients.
• Compose, edit, and transmit advocacy documents such as issue summaries, white papers, op-eds, and policy alerts.

Skills

Advocacy

Policy analysis

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

J.A. Green & Company (JAG) is a leading Washington, D.C.-based government affairs and defense business development firm representing more than 80 clients across the U.S. defense industrial base. Our team includes the firm’s President, a Director of Operations, former senior military leaders, experienced professional lobbyists, and a policy team. Recognized as a top lobbying firm by Bloomberg Government, The Hill, and the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics, we operate at the intersection of national security, defense policy, and federal business development.

The Vice President of Government Relations will be a key player on a team of government relations professionals. The Vice President will be responsible for analyzing and advocating for specific legislation and regulations. They will be responsible for executing strategies to achieve specific client priorities as well as assisting in the development and review of those strategies and priorities. They will also be responsible for forging and maintaining relationships with members of Congress and staff along with selected executive branch officials.

The ideal candidate is capable of independently analyzing ideal pathways to achieve strategic wins and operating independently across a portfolio of clients with differing priorities. Government relations or Capitol Hill experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and attend meetings and communication opportunities with Congress and selected agency officials.
• Independently foster business development opportunities to support firm growth.
• Identify and track legislation and regulations that impact client priorities.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to meet client goals.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with clients.
• Compose, edit, and transmit advocacy documents such as issue summaries, white papers, op-eds, and policy alerts.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. required; advanced degree preferred (J.D. or Masters in related field).
• 7 years of relevant experience; experience as a Military Legislative Assistant or Professional Staff Member on Capitol Hill preferred.
• Detail-oriented, analytical thinker, and self-starter.
• Established relationships with HASC, SASC, and defense appropriations members and staff.
• Advanced writing experience is required.
• Excellent communicator with stellar verbal skills who can advocate on behalf of clients and influence elected officials.
• Possess an understanding of the Defense authorization and appropriations process.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

Our team moves fast, operates with a high degree of professionalism, and serves clients whose work directly supports U.S. national security. The right candidate thrives in an environment where priorities shift, and discretion is non-negotiable. You will interact regularly with senior government officials, defense executives, and Members of Congress and their staffs. Composure, polish, and sound judgment matter as much as organizational skill.

The annual salary range and bonus structure for this position is highly competitive.

• Medical insurance plans
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
• Traditional Roth 401(k) plan with 5% employer match
• Competitive PTO policy with 10 paid holidays
• Unmatched firm incentive & bonus program

This is a full-time, in-person position based at our Capitol Hill office in Washington, DC.

J.A. Green & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or District of Columbia law.