What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Government Affairs (Tax/International Trade) position at FGS Global?
FGS Global is the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm, with approximately 1,400 professionals around the world, advising clients in navigating critical issues and reputational challenges. The Director, Government Affairs (Tax/International Trade) will be based in our Washington, D.C. office and play an important role advising clients – across all industry sectors – on federal tax and trade policies and working collaboratively to develop and implement advocacy strategies.
What You’ll Do
$125,000—$175,000 USD
What You’ll Do
- Drive impactful change: Develop and execute advocacy strategies that help clients across multiple sectors meet their goals in the areas of tax and international trade policy.
- Be a trusted advisor: Guide clients through the rapidly evolving landscape of tax and trade policy and regulation, delivering actionable insights that make a difference for our clients.
- Lead with purpose: Manage projects with a focus on delivering results, building client relationships, and meeting deadlines.
- Build powerful networks: Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers and regulators in Congress, the Administration, and relevant agencies.
- Stay ahead of the curve: Monitor legislative, regulatory, and industry trends across sectors and advise clients on potential risks and opportunities.
- Champion client interests: Represent clients in meetings with government officials, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
- Delivering superior products: Develop high-quality written materials to effectively communicate and advance client objectives, including policy analysis, corporate narratives, Congressional testimony, and other advocacy materials.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years on Capitol Hill.
- Deep knowledge of tax policy required. Knowledge of international trade policy strongly preferred.
- Strong project management skills, with the proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and deliver on tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics and persuasively articulate policy positions to diverse audiences verbally and in writing.
- Able to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and other influencers.
- Strong-interpersonal skills who works well in teams and values relationships but is also able to work independently with an entrepreneurial spirit.
$125,000—$175,000 USD
Salary : $125,000 - $175,000
