Government Affairs Intern

Company Description

Rich Feuer Anderson (RFA) is a bipartisan federal government affairs firm focused on financial services, tax, and energy policy. Since our firm’s inception in 2003, RFA has been trusted by clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, on issues of strategic importance in business, policy, and politics. We design and implement advocacy and advisory strategies to help companies strategically position their business in an ever-changing political environment.

We are looking for a highly motivated and hardworking professional to join our team as a Government Affairs Intern. This position will work closely with RFA's team of analysts and lobbyists to advance client priorities on Capitol Hill and with Federal regulators as well as provide clients with real-time coverage and analysis of key events including Congressional hearings and regulatory meetings. 

Role Description

This is a paid in-person internship role for a Government Affairs Intern located in Washington, DC. The Government Affairs Intern will work closely with RFA's professionals to design and implement advocacy and advisory strategies. Some various tasks will include:

• Covering relevant hearings conducted by Congressional committees, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations and drafting summaries for client dissemination.
• Conducting research for advisory pieces.
• Tracking legislation for clients.
• Joining calls and meetings with clients.
• Drafting preparatory materials for RFA's staff and clients including biographies, agendas, and talking point documents.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Enrolled or recent graduate from an undergraduate, post-graduate, or professional degree program from an accredited institution.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. 
• Able to work on-site in Washington, DC.
• Strong analytical skills to review legislation and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Capitol Hill, Executive Branch, or the government affairs industry is a plus.
• Basic understanding of the legislative and rulemaking processes.
• Familiarity with government affairs and an interest in financial services, tax, or energy policy.