Government Relations and Political Engagement Specialist

## Remote Work: Hybrid
## Job Number: R0246888
## Location: Washington, DC, US

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# Government Relations and Political Engagement Specialist

At Booz Allen, our Government Relations team serves as a strategic partner to the business by advancing the company’s public policy priorities, strengthening relationships with policymakers, and fostering trusted engagement across the political ecosystem.

This unique position sits at the intersection of government relations, political engagement, operations, and strategic stakeholder management. Partnering closely with the Director of Strategic Engagement and the Booz Allen PAC Director, you will help execute enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance the company’s visibility, credibility, influence, and access among policymakers, industry leaders, and key external stakeholders.

We’re looking for a highly organized, politically savvy, and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing multiple priorities, and enjoys turning strategy into execution.

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## What You’ll Do

– **Government relations strategy** — Support the development and execution of Booz Allen’s federal government relations and political engagement strategies in alignment with enterprise priorities.
– **Policy and stakeholder research** — Conduct policy, stakeholder, and political research to develop concise executive briefing materials, talking points, and strategic communications.
– **Project planning** — Lead project planning and operational execution for strategic Government Relations initiatives, ensuring effective coordination across workstreams, timelines, and stakeholders.
– **Executive engagement coordination** — Coordinate executive engagements with external stakeholders, including scheduling, briefing preparation, logistics, and follow-up.
– **Congressional engagement support** — Support planning surrounding congressional hearings, executive testimony, advocacy campaigns, and other high-profile government engagement activities.
– **Operational excellence** — Drive operational excellence by maintaining project tracking systems, knowledge management resources, and internal communications that enhance team effectiveness.
– **Team operations** — Coordinate team operations, including vendor onboarding, procurement activities, invoice processing, and administrative support.
– **PAC administration** — Support day-to-day administration of the Booz Allen Political Action Committee (PAC), including fundraising initiatives, contribution processing, disbursements, and governance activities.
– **PAC communications** — Develop communications and educational initiatives that increase employee awareness and participation in the PAC.
– **Compliance partnership** — Partner with Legal, Ethics, Finance, and external vendors to ensure compliance with campaign finance laws, lobbying disclosure requirements, corporate political activity policies, and applicable ethics regulations.
– **Political disclosure reporting** — Enhance political disclosure reporting through improved data management, reporting processes, and documentation.
– **Compliance risk identification** — Identify compliance risks proactively while promoting a culture of integrity, transparency, and responsible political engagement.
– **Stakeholder relationship building** — Foster strong working relationships with internal business leaders, trade associations, advocacy organizations, and external lobbying firms.
– **Third‑party engagement** — Coordinate third-party engagement strategies and evaluate external partnerships to maximize advocacy and reputation effectiveness.
– **Event logistics** — Manage logistics for high-impact events, including political fundraisers, thought leadership forums, executive engagements, and facility visits.

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## You Have

– 5+ years of experience in government relations, political engagement, public policy, political compliance, or congressional affairs
– Experience managing complex projects from planning through execution while balancing multiple competing priorities
– Experience with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
– Knowledge of federal election law, FEC regulations, lobbying disclosure requirements, corporate political activity, and PAC governance
– Ability to display exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
– Ability to exercise sound judgment while handling confidential and politically sensitive information
– Ability to build productive relationships across business functions and with external stakeholders
– Bachelor’s degree

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## Nice If You Have

– Experience administering a corporate Political Action Committee (PAC)
– Experience with federal election law, FEC regulations, lobbying compliance, and corporate PAC governance
– Experience supporting executive leaders and preparing briefing materials
– Knowledge of government relations tracking platforms and political intelligence tools
– Possession of excellent organizational skills
– Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a clear and persuasive style

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## Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for benefits. Others may be eligible only for select offerings.

Salary is determined by location, education, skills, experience, and contract-specific requirements.
**Projected compensation range:** $86,800.00 – $198,000.00 (annualized USD).
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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## Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, candidates must complete an identity verification process using advanced biometrics and AI. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. Booz Allen may take your picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.

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## Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is part of daily work at Booz Allen, but candidates must complete interviews using their own skills and knowledge. Use of AI tools during interviews is prohibited unless explicitly permitted.

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## Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes collaboration, whether in person or virtual.

**Remote:** May require occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
**Hybrid:** Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility based on leadership expectations and role needs; may require customer site visits.
**Onsite:** Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility.

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## Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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