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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategies while managing client relationships and providing strategic counsel. Possesses strong communication skills and a deep understanding of government decision-making processes and public policy issues.
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Public Affairs Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementClient Relationship ManagementGovernment RelationsPolitical Risk Assessment
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Hard Skills
Public Policy AnalysisAdvocacy Campaign ManagementStrategic PlanningIssue ManagementProject Management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsCoaching and MentorshipRelationship BuildingTime Management
Industry Keywords
Government Decision-MakingPolitical EngagementRegulatory ComplianceConsultingPublic Affairs
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the day-to-day strategic lead on client accounts, providing proactive advice and recommendations aligned with client objectives
- Develop and execute integrated public affairs, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and issue management strategies
- Anticipate emerging political, policy, regulatory, and reputational risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to clients
- Lead client meetings, presentations, workshops, and strategic planning sessions independently
- Build trusted advisor relationships with clients
- Translate complex political, policy, and stakeholder developments into practical business insights
- Develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, political staff, public servants, industry leaders, associations, and other stakeholders
- Support advocacy campaigns, government engagement strategies, and stakeholder outreach initiatives
- Monitor political, legislative, regulatory, procurement, and public policy developments
- Represent clients and the firm at stakeholder meetings, industry events, conferences, and government engagements
- Contribute to business development, proposals, client pitches, thought leadership, market intelligence, and relationship development
- Oversee client work delivery for quality, timeliness, and strategic value
- Provide direction, coaching, and mentorship to junior staff
- Manage project teams and coordinate internal resources
- Contribute to practice leadership, operational improvement, and knowledge sharing
- Help maintain strong financial performance through project and resource management
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5-10 years of experience in government, public affairs, public policy, government relations, communications, political offices, advocacy organizations, consulting, or related fields
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategies
- Strong understanding of government decision-making processes and policy development
- Experience engaging directly with elected officials, political staff, public servants, industry associations, and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage client relationships independently and provide strategic counsel
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience managing multiple priorities and working in a fast-paced client-service environment
- Knowledge of public policy issues relevant to technology, infrastructure, healthcare, energy, economic development, or other regulated sectors
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonuses
- Paid Time Off policy
- Region-specific benefits
- Diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace