ASSOCIATE, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Associate, Federal Government Affairs

Background on Venture Global:

Venture Global is a strategic advisory firm that advises Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, non-profits, NGOs, and governments on complex legislative, regulatory, and strategic challenges at the intersection of public policy, corporate strategy, intellectual property protection, and illicit trade enforcement.

We help our clients shape public policy, mitigate regulatory risk, and advance their strategic objectives in highly regulated industries including pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, shipping, tobacco, CBD, consumer products, and emerging regulated markets.

Our work sits at the intersection of business, law, and public policy. Confidentiality, precision, and strategic rigor are essential to everything we do.

Position Overview:

Venture Global is seeking a Federal Government Affairs Associate to support legislative strategy, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement across multiple client portfolios.

This role offers direct exposure to senior policymakers, congressional staff, executive branch officials, and industry leaders. The Associate will play a meaningful role in advancing national-level legislative and regulatory priorities.

This role provides accelerated exposure to federal legislative strategy, senior decision-makers, and high-impact policy engagement. This position offers a clear pathway into senior legislative strategy, government affairs leadership, and strategic advisory roles.

The Associate will report to the Vice President, Government Affairs in Washington, DC. This position is based in Washington, DC and is not fully remote.

Job Responsibilities:

Legislative Strategy, Policy Analysis & Advocacy

• Monitor, analyze, and track relevant federal and state legislation, regulations, and administrative actions relevant to client priorities.
• Prepare legislative summaries, policy briefs, white papers, executive briefing materials and recommend appropriate course of action.
• Provide strategic analysis of legislative and regulatory developments and their business impact.
• Support development of policy recommendations, legislative strategy, advocacy plans, and policy positioning.
• Develop high-quality advocacy materials including fact sheets, talking points, presentations, social media, blogs and other stakeholder communications.

Congressional Engagement & Government Affairs Execution

• Attend Congressional hearings, markups, and briefings and provide actionable intelligence and analysis.
• Support outreach, scheduling and engagement with Congressional offices, committees, and relevant federal agencies to advance key priorities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Congressional staff and policy stakeholders.
• Maintain and expand Congressional contact databases aligned with client priorities.
• Support execution of legislative strategy and advocacy initiatives.

Advocacy Operations & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support and lead the planning and execution of Congressional briefings, fly-ins, and coalition activities, including coordination, logistics, and operational execution critical to advancing client legislative priorities.
• Represent clients in coalition meetings and advocacy engagements and provide actionable summaries for senior leadership and clients.
• Prepare executive-level briefing materials, presentations, and strategic communications
• Ensure compliance with all lobbying disclosure and reporting requirements. Venture Global will provide outside legal counsel to assist with compliance.

Strategic Communications Support

• Assist in development of communications materials including policy content, presentations, and digital advocacy content.
• Support thought leadership initiatives, client advocacy campaigns and new client pitches.
• Support and strengthen Venture Global’s LinkedIn and professional platform presence in alignment with the firm’s thought leadership and strategic priorities.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• 2+ years of experience in a Congressional office, Executive Branch agency, government affairs firm, trade association, or corporate government affairs team.
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, economics, international relations, or related field.
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to distill complex legislative and regulatory issues into clear strategic insight and compelling advocacy.
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational discipline
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, prioritize and execute under deadline
• Highly self-directed with strong professional judgment and discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working on trade, healthcare, intellectual property, or regulatory policy
• Experience engaging with Congressional offices or federal agencies
• Exposure to regulated industries or public safety and enforcement issues

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly organized, and driven. They demonstrate the ability to analyze complex policy environments, anticipate developments, and execute advocacy strategy with precision. They demonstrate intellectual rigor, sound judgment, professional discretion, and the ability to operate independently in complex and fast-moving policy environments. This individual operates with professionalism, integrity, discretion, strategic awareness and demonstrates alignment with the company’s core values.

Venture Global Core Values:

Integrity, Trust, and Respect

We operate above reproach, maintaining strict compliance, confidentiality, and uncompromising professional standards. We earn the trust of clients and stakeholders through integrity, discretion, and principled conduct. We treat all stakeholders, partners, clients, and team members with respect and dignity, and we have the courage and discipline to speak truth to power when it matters most.

Professional Excellence & Continuous Improvement

We hold ourselves to exceptional standards of precision, discipline, and execution. Our work is precise, nuanced, thoughtful, and exceeds expectations. We reject complacency, debrief candidly, and continuously refine our work to ensure each day, project, and year exceeds the last. Professional excellence is not an aspiration; it is our operating baseline.

Intellectual Rigor, Strategic Thinking and Grit

We apply analytical depth, intellectual rigor, and strategic clarity to complex challenges. We are naturally curious and ask insightful questions to uncover root causes and underlying dynamics. We bring sound judgment, creativity, discipline, and forward-looking strategy to every engagement. We are persistent, resilient, and solutions-driven, using adversity or setbacks to sharpen our thinking and strengthen our execution.

Ownership and Accountability

We take ownership of outcomes and act with initiative, accountability, and foresight. We anticipate challenges before they emerge and identify risks before they materialize. We provide our clients certainty in uncertain times, positioning them to act decisively and effectively. We do not wait for direction when action is required. We exercise independent judgment, take responsibility for our decisions, and hold ourselves accountable for results. We learn from every outcome and continuously strengthen our judgment, execution, and effectiveness.

Compensation, Benefits & Career Development:

• Base salary range: $50,000-$60,000 per year.
• Sign-on bonus and annual performance bonus.
• Health insurance reimbursement. 
• Education and tuition assistance.
• Unlimited PTO with team coordination.
• Flexible work hours with occasional remote work flexibility
• Performance-based advancement and compensation growth opportunities.

To apply, please send a Letter of Intent, Resume, and Writing Samples to vg@vgcg.com.