What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Government Relations position at Forward Global?
About Us
Forward Global is an international risk and reputation management firm with offices in DC, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Brussels. We unite 350 international strategists, communicators, and creators to achieve mission-critical objectives for public and private clients worldwide. We do so by helping global leaders, businesses, and institutions better understand, navigate, and mitigate risk, enhancing decision making and strengthening our clients’ strategic positions.
Forward Global prides itself on being an entrepreneurial firm with a close-knit, supportive team of professionals. Our model blends sophistication with agility.
Position Overview
Forward Global’s US government affairs team is searching for a Director who will focus on exceptional client service, day-to-day execution of client priorities, and support firm-wide business development. They will have experience in a wide range of client management roles, including business and persuasive writing, policy research, and reporting. This is a role for someone with 4 – 6 years’ experience in a congressional office or government affairs firm setting.
Team members are expected to work collaboratively. We are looking for someone with a high degree of intelligence and innate drive to join the firm. A successful Director will be a highly motivated, dynamic, self-starter who thrives on autonomy.
This role is based in our Georgetown, Washington DC office and is on-site five days a week.
Key Responsibilities
At Forward Global, we believe complex challenges require diverse perspectives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where people from different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints can contribute meaningfully to solving our clients’ most pressing strategic, geopolitical, and reputational challenges. We recognize that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and that each colleague brings unique insight and expertise to the work we do.
Every day, our teams drive impact by advising organizations operating in complex environments around the world. We strive to build a culture grounded in respect, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration—where individuals feel empowered to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and continuously learn from one another.
Pay Transparency
Forward Global is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, we provide a compensation range for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions where disclosure is required. Actual compensation may vary based on several factors, including relevant experience, specific skills, geographic location, and other role-related considerations.
Forward Global offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.
Annual Base Pay Range
$85,000 to $90,000
Forward Global is an international risk and reputation management firm with offices in DC, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Brussels. We unite 350 international strategists, communicators, and creators to achieve mission-critical objectives for public and private clients worldwide. We do so by helping global leaders, businesses, and institutions better understand, navigate, and mitigate risk, enhancing decision making and strengthening our clients’ strategic positions.
Forward Global prides itself on being an entrepreneurial firm with a close-knit, supportive team of professionals. Our model blends sophistication with agility.
Position Overview
Forward Global’s US government affairs team is searching for a Director who will focus on exceptional client service, day-to-day execution of client priorities, and support firm-wide business development. They will have experience in a wide range of client management roles, including business and persuasive writing, policy research, and reporting. This is a role for someone with 4 – 6 years’ experience in a congressional office or government affairs firm setting.
Team members are expected to work collaboratively. We are looking for someone with a high degree of intelligence and innate drive to join the firm. A successful Director will be a highly motivated, dynamic, self-starter who thrives on autonomy.
This role is based in our Georgetown, Washington DC office and is on-site five days a week.
Key Responsibilities
- Support execution of day-to-day advancement of multiple client priorities through internal and external engagement with client, local/state/federal government, third party organizations, and officials, as directed
- Execute outreach and relationship building with key government stakeholders to achieve client goals and advance policy priorities
- Analyze policy developments and key stakeholder networks to better inform client campaigns and efficiently pursue client goals
- Supports monitoring and reporting of program status, deliverables, and opportunity development
- Conducts research and outreach in support of relationship development with relevant individuals and organizations to support achievement of client’s public policy goals
- Maintain a calendar and logistics for multiple clients
- At least four years of professional experience working on Capitol Hill, a similar government affairs consultancy, or relevant organization
- Knowledge of the legislative process, with emphasis on the appropriations process, and experience working through relationships with government offices to achieve policy wins
- Experience supporting financial services, trade, health care, energy, or technology policy preferred
- Ability to quickly master complex issues and simplify them to support education of policymakers and staff
- Skilled in producing a variety of analysis and written documents, including memos, briefings, presentations, legislative text, and others
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
- Experience with PoliticoPro, and similar legislative tracking platforms
- Works independently but collaboratively
- Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
At Forward Global, we believe complex challenges require diverse perspectives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where people from different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints can contribute meaningfully to solving our clients’ most pressing strategic, geopolitical, and reputational challenges. We recognize that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and that each colleague brings unique insight and expertise to the work we do.
Every day, our teams drive impact by advising organizations operating in complex environments around the world. We strive to build a culture grounded in respect, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration—where individuals feel empowered to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and continuously learn from one another.
Pay Transparency
Forward Global is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, we provide a compensation range for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions where disclosure is required. Actual compensation may vary based on several factors, including relevant experience, specific skills, geographic location, and other role-related considerations.
Forward Global offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.
Annual Base Pay Range
$85,000 to $90,000
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000