WHO YOU ARE
• A natural organizer, you are at your best when you can systematize and create order.
• A bridge builder, capable of fostering relationships with, and authentically advocating for the interests of, an ideologically diverse set of clients.
• A strong leader with a growth and innovation mindset.
• By passion or by habit, you are fully engrossed in the federal policy environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Research, Policy and Client Account Support
• Work with client leads to develop short-and-long-term strategy around key client priorities. Provide policy support.
• Identify industries or clients in need of engagement (i.e. – higher education) based on current political or policy environment.
• Manage and delegate the Research Team’s hearing coverage and completion of internal and client legislative, public policy, and political research deliverables.
• Supervise & mentor research team and junior staff.
Marketing & Business Development
• Partner with the marketing team to cultivate leadership opportunities and business development opportunities for the GR team.
• Collaborate across internal functions to prepare memos, decks, coordinate background research, etc. in support of new business opportunities.
• Develop new deliverables and add-ons for clients on both sides of the business– both for new clients in the “pitch” or business development stage, and for existing clients.
• Represent Avoq at conferences/events.
• Streamline, coordinate, and enhance bi-partisan activities for fundraisers and with client PACS
• Increased client work and management, inclusive of help staff fly-ins and other outreach as needed.
• Liaise with outside counsel to ensure strict adherence to ethical standards, compliance with laws and regulations, and other required filings
• Maintain familiarity with and knowledge of issues important to GR clients, GR team members, and Avoq overall
YOUR EXPERIENCE
As a qualified candidate, you have experience in all areas below:
• 5-7 years of administrative/executive support/operations management experience, preferably including experience on the Hill, Lobbying or a professional services including in a government relations/public affairs setting
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, with limited supervision, while keeping a professional demeanor
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A positive, professional and “can-do” attitude, as well as being flexible and adaptive to a changing environment
Candidates need not possess every attribute listed above to qualify for a role. If you identify with this profile but don’t quite meet all of the criteria we strongly encourage you to apply to joining our winning team!