Manager, Government Relations

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Van Scoyoc Associates Full time

The individual will work  closely with, and reports directly to, VSA Vice Presidents in managing the legislative and federal relations needs of a broad portfolio of clients including several in the higher education, economic development, and health care sectors. The individual will provide critical advocacy in support of client priorities at the federal level associated with legislative policy, programmatic funding, and regulatory issues.  The following is a list of the duties and responsibilities the position will entail:

 

  • Help VPs prepare short-term and long-term federal government relations strategic planning documents for VSA clients
  • Coordinate project authorization and appropriations requests to Congressional offices on behalf of clients
  • Conduct public policy and other strategic research for existing or potential VSA clients. Participate in developing strategic plans.
  • Manage, track, and promote client issues and agendas
  •  Draft white papers or summaries on issues for VSA clients
  •  Provide VSA clients with timely developments occurring in Congress and at the Federal Agencies on topical issues
  •  Monitor and report on legislative activities (including: Committee hearings, markups, bill introductions, briefings, and press conferences) in the House and Senate
  •  Monitor relevant regulatory activities and funding opportunities within the Executive Branch agencies
  •  Assist VPs in the drafting of prospective client proposals and other document preparation for interviews with potential new clients
  •  Assist in the preparation and briefing of VSA clients prior to Congressional office and Executive branch meetings
  •  Help VPs prepare monthly reports for VSA clients chronicling relevant legislative & executive branch activities, as well as actions & accomplishments performed on behalf of VSA clients
  •  Draft correspondence and other duties in support of client-focused needs as assigned
  •  Assist VPs in scheduling Congressional, Executive Branch, and other relevant meetings for VSA clients
  •  Support VPs in various details associated with coordinating and planning of VSA client DC trips

The ideal candidate will have at least two-three years of Capitol Hill, Executive Branch, or relevant lobbying experience. A working knowledge of the legislative and federal branches, including procedures, operations & functions, and overall political and budget process is required. Candidates need to possess strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as be highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of higher education, economic development, or health care policy is desirable but not required. Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Applicants must also be detail-oriented, have research experience, take initiative in problem solving, and have a positive attitude.  

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