Vice President, Government Relations — Capitol Hill Strategist

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, 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