Lobbyist jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

Lobbyist contacts members of Congress and other elected officials to persuade them to support legislation favorable to clients' interests. Studies proposed legislation to determine possible effect on clients. Being a Lobbyist may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Lobbyist is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. To be a Lobbyist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

U
Lobbyist
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT US: If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.  We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.   POSITION OVERVIEW: Communicate and advocate Chamber policy on a variety of issues to members of Congress and their staffs through lobbying activities and leveraging the Chamber’s regional, political, and grassroots resources to achieve its policy and programming goals.   RESPONSIBILITIES: · Serve as one of the Chamber’s lobbyists. · Develop short- and long-term strategy around key Chamber priorities. · Collaborate and share information with staff in the Chamber’s policy divisions. · Maintain relationships with member companies, chambers in the Federation, and key association allies. · Integrate policy activities and goals. · Provide briefings on legislative procedures, lobbying strategies, and issues. · Build and maintain solid relationships with Washington-based corporate and association executives. · Attend and speak at events in Washington D.C. and across the country.   REQUIREMENTS: · Bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ related experience working on the Hill, as part of an administration, or in an association or corporate environment. · Experience developing and implementing successful legislative, lobbying, and political strategies. · Knowledge of key issues affecting the business community. · Extremely strong legislative connections. · Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. · Ability to work independently and gather, analyze, and disseminate information accurately and timely. · Effective public speaker. · Flexibility to travel nationally.   Salary commensurate with experience.   We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.
  • 13 Days Ago

N
Federal Affairs Lobbyist
  • NRA
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management...
  • 24 Days Ago

B
Assoc Dir, Government Affairs - Lobbyist
  • Baxter
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Vantive: A New Company Built On Our LegacyBaxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies...
  • Just Posted

Filters

Clear All

  • Filter Jobs by companies
  • More

0 Lobbyist jobs found in Gaithersburg, MD area

C
Lobbyist
  • Consumer Healthcare Products Association
  • Washington, DC
  • Organization Overview Founded in 1881, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) is the national trade associa...
  • 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

K
Legislative Assistant
  • Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid (KDCR Partners)
  • Washington, DC
  • Legislative Assistant – Energy/Environment Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid is a growing bipartisan lobbying firm in Washin...
  • 5/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

T
Congressional News Reporter
  • The Heritage Foundation
  • Washington, DC
  • Title: Congressional News Reporter, The Daily Signal Reports to: Director and Editor-in-Chief, The Daily Signal Job Summ...
  • 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM

V
Vice President Government Affairs
  • Verano
  • Washington, DC
  • Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companies based on histori...
  • 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

P
Temporary Consultant - Legislative
  • PoliTemps
  • Washington, DC
  • PoliTemps is seeking sharp, political, PR, media, and public affairs temporary staff for a variety of assignments in Was...
  • 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

F
Volunteer Advocacy Teams Local Leader
  • Friends Committee on National Legislation
  • Washington, DC
  • Lobby locally for global good - Become a Peace and Justice Champion in your community Organization: Friends Committee on...
  • 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

H
Deputy Director of Federal Affairs
  • Helion Energy
  • Washington, DC
  • About Helion We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion powe...
  • 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

A
Alibaba Group Senior Manager, U.S. Federal Government Affairs, International Government Affairs
  • Alibaba Group
  • Washington, DC
  • The Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs for the U.S. will report to the Head Government Affairs for North America...
  • 5/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

Gaithersburg (pronunciation (help·info)), officially the City of Gaithersburg, is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. At the time of the 2010 U.S. Census, Gaithersburg had a population of 59,933, making it the fourth largest incorporated city in the state, behind Baltimore, Frederick, and Rockville. Gaithersburg is located to the northwest of Washington, D.C., and is considered a suburb and a primary city within the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. Gaithersburg was incorporated as a town in 1878 and as a city in 1968. Gaithersburg is divided into e...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Lobbyist jobs
$106,180 to $181,032
Gaithersburg, Maryland area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

Lobbyist in Florence, SC
In order to become a lobbyist, you’ll need to gain some practical experience first.
December 01, 2019
Lobbyist in Boca Raton, FL
Competent lobbyists are effective communicators with strong persuasion skills.
November 05, 2019
Lobbyist in Des Moines, IA
The highest paid lobbyists know that they can charge top dollar for their services because they can offer their clients access and influence at the highest levels of government.
October 13, 2019