Associate, Government Affairs

ASSOCIATE, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION

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Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates, Inc. seeks a motivated individual with strong attention to detail and work ethic to serve as Associate of Government Affairs in a full-time role.

JOB TITLE: Associate, Government Affairs

EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years of relevant experience

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree required 

FIRM BACKGROUND: Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates provides legislative, regulatory, and policy solutions on healthcare matters. Founded in 1998, the firm focuses on the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. federal government and specializes in providing strategic solutions to a select group of healthcare sector clients.

IN-OFFICE WORK STATUS: Applicants for this position are expected to be physically present in the office four days a week (Monday through Thursday) to assist with many of the duties and responsibilities listed below.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Provide direct support to the Government Affairs team in research, analysis, writing, and administrative functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supporting the Government Affairs team with duties such as:

• Drafting and sending of two weekly firm memos; one containing a schedule of upcoming events and a summary of weekly healthcare activity for clients;
• Actively track, analyze, and summarize legislative activity, including bill introduction, for internal distribution;
• Covering and preparing client-facing summaries of Congressional hearings and markups;
• Covering various government, trade association, coalition, third party and/or campaign briefings and providing written summaries to GA team and/or clients;
• Supporting GA account managers in servicing clients;
• Conducting research, analysis, and project-based assignments for GA team and/or clients;
• Coordinating Congressional meetings for clients and GA team including outreach, scheduling, material distribution, lawmaker biography creation and distribution, generating teleconference links (when applicable), etc;
• Maintaining and updating GA client email distribution list;
• Assist GA team account managers in business development efforts through proposal and contract creation and tracking of business development opportunities;
• Assisting in preparation of PowerPoint materials for CEO presentations;
• Compiling and filing registrations, disclosures, and terminations with the House and Senate Office of the Clerk in compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act;
• Tracking and organizing CEO political activity;
• Coordinating with Operations and Policy teams to plan firm-wide social events and team-building opportunities;
• Assisting in any client logistical needs as necessary; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants should submit electronic copies of the following:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter

References should be available upon request. Candidates should be prepared to perform a writing exam during the interview process. Please forward the information to:

Kenny Hodge

Vice President, Government Affairs

Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates, Inc.

401 9th Street, NW Suite 920

Washington, DC 20004

khodge@kimbell-associates.com