Associate, Government Affairs

Raben•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Raben is a public policy, strategic communications, and organizational consulting firm whose work spans corporate, nonprofit, government, and foundation settings. The Associate will join the Government Affairs practice and support client teams and engagements, contributing tactical expertise, contextual knowledge, critical thinking, and strong client service. The role supports the practice’s strategic mission, client services, and prospective-client engagement. It is based in Raben’s Washington, DC office and follows a hybrid schedule requiring at least two office days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Strong proficiency with internet research, Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Collaborative, relationship-building mindset and ability to identify potential challenges or conflicts proactively and communicate with teammates using a problem-solving approach.
Strong writing, layout, and editing skills, including experience with desktop publishing tools.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, compelling written materials quickly and communicate professionally and diplomatically with staff, clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Ability to thrive while managing shifting priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrable project and time management skills across multiple assignments with many moving parts.

Nice To Haves

Work, internship, or volunteer experience on Capitol Hill.
Professional experience with social media applications and web content management systems.
Prior event coordination experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct legislative and policy research; draft memos and reports; monitor legislation; monitor and summarize legislative hearings; and contact Hill offices for scheduling, information gathering, and coordination.
Support timely, responsive client service by tracking internal deliverables, responding to client requests, recording notes and action items in team meetings, and proactively troubleshooting.
Help plan, coordinate, and staff meetings, convenings, conference calls, panels, and Lobby Days, including venue logistics, registration, marketing and outreach, attendee and speaker communications, on-site support, and vendor management.
Contribute to the organizational goals of the Government Affairs and Policy Counsel practice group.
Perform other duties as assigned.