Director/Senior Director, Policy & Government Relations

Woodberry Associates seeks a Director/Senior Director to join its growing team of dynamic professionals.

Based in Washington, DC, Woodberry Associates specializes in policy advocacy, government relations and nonprofit management in health policy. Our team is creative, collaborative and committed to exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Title: Director/Senior Director, Policy & Government Relations

Required: 5 years of experience in policy or government relations; Capitol Hill experience preferred

Location: Washington, DC

Who You Are:

• Excellent with written and verbal communication
• Adept in understanding legislative and regulatory processes
• Confident in health care/prescription drug policy
• Skilled at researching legislative, regulatory and policy issues
• Attentive to details and committed to producing polished products
• Organized and task oriented; able to manage multiple clients at once
• Professional, solution oriented and collaborative
• Experienced managing junior team members, with the confidence to lead

What You Do:

• Establish and grow relationships with clients, policymakers and partners
• Maintain expertise and awareness on key issues and current policy developments
• Research, analyze, and summarize complex health policy issues in written and verbal form
• Liaise with federal policymakers and their staff
• Oversee day-to-day support of clients
• Manage client projects, including planning and delivering deadline- sensitive products developed with colleagues and third-party vendors
• Direct and support junior staff

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Washington, DC with health insurance, 401(k) and unlimited paid vacation. Salary range: $90,000-$160,000.

How You Apply

Interested candidates should email their resume, maximum 400-word cover letter and writing sample to Jobs@woodberryassociates.com and include “Director, Government Relations” in the subject line.