Government Affairs Associate

Description
Hudson Institute seeks a government affairs associate to support Hudson’s engagement with US and international policymakers. This role will advance Hudson’s mission by conducting and facilitating high-level bipartisan interactions with Congress, the executive branch, foreign embassies, and other relevant domestic and international organizations. This position demands a personable, highly organized individual with excellent communication skills and a deep interest in current events. This is a full-time position based out of Hudson’s Washington, DC office reporting to the director of external affairs.

About Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Organizes, conducts, and staffs briefings and discussions to promote constructive dialogue and policy development.
• Cultivates and manages collaborative working relationships within the policy community.
• Manages the contact information of key administration and congressional officials and staff involved in the public policy process.
• Attends congressional hearings and prepares occasional memos summarizing key points of discussion.
• Tracks important dates on the congressional and administration calendars, including committee hearings, floor votes, visits by foreign dignitaries overseas travel by
• US officials, and keeps Hudson leadership and experts informed of key developments.
• Drafts high-quality written materials, including briefing memos, invitations to members of Congress and senior administration officials, and other correspondence.
• Conducts research on policy proposals and other matters, as needed.

Requirements

• Commitment to Hudson Institute’s mission and supporting the work of the Institute’s scholars and staff.
• Three years of relevant work experience, preferably including Capitol Hill, executive branch, legislative affairs, or prior think tank government affairs roles.
• Strong knowledge of executive branch organization, congressional committee structure, and the legislative process, with familiarity in US national security and foreign policy.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with congressional and executive branch staff. A broad network of contacts on Capitol Hill is a strong plus.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to stay highly organized and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to identify engagement opportunities in a dynamic policy environment.
• Technologically savvy, including proficiency with contact management/CRM tools and Excel for tracking engagements, events, and congressional and executive branch activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to acting with integrity and the utmost professionalism.

Salary Description
$60,000 – $85,000 per year

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