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Government Relations Associate

Merchant McIntyre Associates is a boutique government affairs and federal grant writing firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., that represents nonprofit clients from a variety of sectors including higher education, health care, county and local government, social services, and international aid organizations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting client services team with client project management, identifying competitive federal grant opportunities aligned with client needs, and developing comprehensive federal strategies for clients;
• Communicating directly and professionally with clients by phone, email, and occasionally in person;
• Analyzing and reporting on federal grant solicitations to determine alignment with client priorities;
• Conducting substantive research related to federal policy trends and priorities in key client sectors;
• Quickly and efficiently summarizing relevant information for client calls and briefings; and
• Scheduling, organizing, and assisting with hosting clients in Washington, D.C. including meeting requests, logistics, developing meeting content and leave-behind materials, participation in meetings, and coordinating substantive follow-up.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2-3 years’ relevant work experience;
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, preferably with prior experience in a client- facing role;
• Competitive candidates will have some prior experience working with federal grants (Federal

Agency, Capitol Hill, nonprofit organization, and/or private sector);

• Strong research, writing, and editing skills;
• Ability to quickly synthesize and accurately summarize lengthy and complex materials, such as federal grant solicitations;
• Self-motivated and task-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Full-time, salaried position based in Washington, D.C. with potential opportunity for client travel.
• Competitive benefits package including Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), 401(k), transportation stipend, flexible PTO policy, and professional development opportunities.
• Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this position will be remote until further notice. However, candidates must currently reside in the Washington, DC metro area and be able to work full-time from our DC offices as soon as the DC stay-at-home order is lifted.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@merchantmcintyre.com so we can evaluate your credentials and respond to you.

Job posted: 2020-07-28