Government Affairs Representative jobs in Washington

INTRODUCTION

About FGS Global -

FGS Global is a strategic advisory and communications consultancy, with over 1200 multidisciplinary experts across the world’s major financial, government, business, and cultural centers. The firm is an acknowledged leader in crisis, corporate reputation, public affairs and capital markets, M&A advisory and boardroom communication counsel. FGS Global supports its clients in addressing a myriad of stakeholder concerns by leveraging its research and insights, media placement, content, digital, and data capabilities. The company was created in December 2021 by combining Finsbury, Hering Schuppener, The Glover Park Group, and Sard Verbinnen & Co. FGS Global serves its client base from 27 cities worldwide, including U.S. Offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, South Florida, and Houston.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative support for Partner/Managing Directors in Government Affairs, including:

• Manage schedules

• Prepare expense reports

• Submit billable hours

• Handle travel

• Coordinate internal and external meeting scheduling

• Prep for meetings/pitches

• Serve as point person for the Managing Directors and filter internal and external requests appropriately

Support general client work and new business efforts, including:

• Develop clips for various clients based on specific interests

• Assist in drafting front and back end of FGS Global proposals and decks

• Research for background documents

• Draft memos and letters for clients

• Take notes at client meetings/calls

• Cover hearings and mark-ups and complete quick-turn summaries

• Monitoring and tracking relevant federal (Congressional/Administration) updates

ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor’s degree

• Previous internship experience in health policy, advocacy or government relations field is desirable

• Excellent writing, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint

• Ability to become a strong communicator and analytical thinker

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

• Genuine interest in health policy and politics generally

#MI

We offer medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and AD&D plans, 401(k) with company matching contribution, technology reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, and paid time off to eligible full-time employees.

FGS Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to United States federal law requirements, FGS Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

When you submit an application, we collect certain personal information about you for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for the position. For more information about our privacy practices, please visit our privacy policy at https://fgsglobal.com/privacy.