Government Affairs Advisor

Government Affairs Advisor

Steptoe is seeking a Government Affairs Advisor with 4+ years of relevant experience (congressional or executive branch experience preferred) to join the Firm’s Government Affairs and Public Policy (“GAPP”) practice group in its Washington, DC office. The Government Affairs Advisor will be called upon to develop and implement strategic advocacy plans, analyze legislation, engage with Congress and Administration officials, advocate on behalf of clients directly with policymakers, develop client- and Hill- facing materials, and support other policy and regulatory work on behalf of clients. An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and strong interpersonal, communication, research, writing, and analytical skills.

Duties may include:

• Lead efforts on client activities, working independently or in coordination with other team members.
• Advocate on behalf of clients with Congress and Administration officials.
• Develop strategies and policies to help clients address challenges and/or opportunities at the federal level.
• Manage client relationships, supporting the execution of deliverables including managing staff.
• Conduct in-depth research, assist with interviews, and support drafting of policy reports, one-pagers, and other proposals and advocacy materials.
• Identify and monitor legislative and policy issues relative to Steptoe’s clients and perform research and analysis on federal policy/regulatory opportunities.
• Track relevant news sources, legislation of interest to clients, and prepare client updates.
• Work in support of client priorities in the annual appropriations process.
• Support engagement efforts with key stakeholders, legislators, committee members and staff to report on, provide insight and/or update on legislation for clients.
• Attend client meetings, hearings, webinars, and other events as needed.
• Manage the development of comments and testimony on behalf of our clients.
• Be available for meetings in Washington, DC in support of client activities and represent Steptoe in meetings and at events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required and 4+ years working in a policy role (congressional or executive branch experience is preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively. Must be a self-starter.
• Good judgement, professionalism, and ability to demonstrate tact and courtesy in dealing with co-workers, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with federal agencies on policy implementation and/or experience driving legislation on Capitol Hill strongly preferred.
• Proven critical thinking skills and ability to grasp “big picture” concepts as well as granular complexities.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances, capable of working independently and in a team environment.
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of thoroughness and accuracy.

For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript, and writing sample.

Steptoe is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.  All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. We strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.