Federal Government Relations
Townsend Public Affairs
Washington, DC
About the job
- Create a robust federal agenda for clients that includes funding and policy priorities. Client agenda should result in weekly updates to the client on activity;
- Create and implement the federal strategy for clients by proactively identifying key federal opportunities and initiatives;
- Strong ability to communicate to public agency clients how the activity of the federal government will impact their day to day operations;
- Leverage key relationships on Capitol Hill to advance client policy and funding agendas;
- Lead client strategy meetings and create the development of advocacy initiatives;
- Draft external and internal communications documents including memoranda, correspondence, and position letters;
- Secure meetings with Members of Congress for client advocacy trips throughout the year;
- Track and report on legislative and regulatory activity including providing federal updates;
- Monitor federal grant programs and administration initiatives;
- Develop strong relationships with key federal agency officials that manage federal grant programs;
- Draft federal grant program funding applications for client priority projects;
- Attend meetings, hearings, and events on Capitol Hill;
- Understand and effectively communicate the federal services that we provide through business development opportunities;
- Interface directly with clients remotely and in-person;
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Job posted: 2021-01-13