Senior Associate

Description

AxAdvocacy specializes in strategic advocacy, policy analysis, and building relationships to advance our clients' interests. Our team of experts is committed to providing exceptional service and achieving impactful advocacy results.

Position Summary

The Senior Associate of Government Relations plays a key role in supporting and executing legislative, regulatory, and policy research for clients. Building on foundational government affairs experience, the Senior Associate conducts analysis, prepares actionable insights, and contributes to client deliverables with increasing independence. This role serves as a bridge between research support and strategic advisory, helping clients navigate the evolving federal policy landscape through timely and accurate intelligence.

Legislative Research & Analysis

• Conduct detailed research on congressional legislation, amendments, hearings, and floor activity.
• Track appropriations, authorization bills, and committee actions related to client priorities.
• Draft legislative summaries and contribute to client-facing updates on emerging developments.
• Identify policy trends and potential implications for key sectors or client objectives.
• Coordinate with internal teams to maintain organized and up-to-date legislative tracking systems.

Policy Expertise & Applied Analysis

• Develop subject-matter familiarity in specific federal policy areas (e.g., infrastructure, technology, energy, healthcare).
• Analyze legislation, stakeholder positions, and federal policy proposals to inform strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to the preparation of policy briefs, memos, and presentations with data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with senior team members to synthesize research into concise, client-ready takeaways.

Regulatory & Policy Monitoring

• Monitor and summarize federal regulatory activity, policy guidance, and administrative actions.
• Track rulemaking timelines and agency initiatives that impact client sectors.
• Draft summaries, comment templates, or briefing materials to support client participation in the regulatory process.
• Identify new or upcoming funding and pilot opportunities from federal agencies.

Federal Opportunity Tracking & Analysis

• Track and analyze grant and contract opportunities across SAM.gov and agency portals.
• Assess eligibility and alignment between federal opportunities and client capabilities.
• Maintain organized records of RFIs, RFPs, and NOFOs, ensuring timely internal communication.
• Prepare opportunity summaries and recommend potential pursuit strategies to project leads.

Client Service & Relationship Management

• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned client projects under senior supervision.
• Draft client memos, trackers, and updates that reflect accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism.
• Participate in client meetings, taking detailed notes and following up on action items.
• Anticipate client needs by proactively identifying relevant policy or legislative developments.
• Support planning and logistics for client fly-ins, briefings, and special events.

Advocacy & Government Affairs Support

• Prepare talking points, one-pagers, and leave-behinds for client use in advocacy meetings.
• Attend congressional hearings, roundtables, and policy events to collect insights and report key takeaways.
• Contribute to the development of strategic engagement recommendations in coordination with senior advisors.
• Track and report on stakeholder activity, coalitions, and relevant political dynamics.

Internal Collaboration & Team Development

• Participate actively in team meetings to share policy updates and client priorities.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects integrating research, communications, and business development.
• Support onboarding and mentorship of junior team members.
• Maintain high-quality internal documentation and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, communications, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or related fields (Hill, agency, association, or consulting experience preferred).
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills with attention to accuracy and clarity.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex policy information into concise summaries or visual materials.
• Professionalism and client-service mindset, with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and government databases (e.g., Congress.gov, SAM.gov).

Salary : $71,000 - $89,000