Senior Policy Specialist

Job Opportunity: Senior Policy Specialist at Arnold & Porter

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Senior Policy Specialist for the Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group in the Washington, DC office. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience working in Congress, an Executive branch department or agency, an association, interest group, or company in the government relations field. Experience working on education, appropriations, transportation, and technology is preferred but not required, as this position will work across a number of policy sectors every day.

About the Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group: The Legislative and Public Policy Practice Group is Chambers-rated as one of the top legislative practices at a national law firm. Comprised of approximately 35 people, the group operates in a high-energy, fast-paced environment that rewards initiative and teamwork in the pursuit of quality client service. Advocating for clients before the United States Congress and the departments and agencies of the Executive branch, this group includes Executive branch political appointees and a bipartisan group of congressional staff alumni. The primary focus of the group is on Congressional and regulatory advocacy on topics including appropriations, defense, education, environmental and energy, financial services, foreign relations, healthcare and life sciences, tax, telecommunications, trade, and transportation. Clients include globally recognized brands, Fortune 500 companies, innovative startups, leading associations, healthcare systems, educational institutions, units of local government, foreign governments, and coalitions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in Congress, the Executive branch, at a trade association, interest group, or for a corporation in government relations.
• Well-versed in the federal legislative process.
• Demonstrates strategic focus, self-motivation, and a drive to action.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in oral and written form.
• Exhibit significant attention to detail and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Must possess good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willing to be registered for firm clients under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

Application Process: Please submit a cover letter, resume, all transcripts, and a writing sample. Candidates who do not include all transcripts and writing sample will not be considered.

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