Director, Government Relations

McAllister and Quinn•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

McAllister & Quinn is a federal and foundation grants consulting and government relations firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. We offer our 200+ clients a unique blend of comprehensive grant consulting, strategic advising, and government relations services. Specifically, McAllister & Quinn provides our clients with the knowledge and skills to seek federal and private foundation grant opportunities that strategically fit their organization’s priorities. We support our clients’ efforts in crafting competitive applications; developing or increasing funding streams through the congressional appropriations process; and facilitating public-private and international partnerships that further their mission. We are committed to securing funds for our clients that are transformational for the organizations who are awarded them, the people who work at these organizations every day, and the communities that surround them. The social impact of our work drives us daily to succeed in securing funding for our industry clients and is a major component of why we do what we do. We know that our success leads to better outcomes, changed lives, and a more equitable society for generations to come.

Requirements

A minimum of a four-year bachelor’s degree
Four to five years of professional experience in government relations, including a strong working knowledge of Congress and the legislative process
Exceptional written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
A client-service mindset and superior attention to detail
Ability to synthesize and accurately summarize lengthy, often complex materials
Strong communication skills when speaking by phone and in person with clients and colleagues
Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems proactively, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience working on Capitol Hill and with federal appropriations

Responsibilities

Assist the Managing Directors and Senior Managing Director with client and project management
Support the Research Analyst in maintaining organized, accurate records using internal filing systems and data management tools
Participate in and help facilitate client meetings and calls
Schedule and participate in legislative meetings and liaise with congressional staff on behalf of clients
Help prepare detailed itineraries and memos for client visits to Capitol Hill, including relevant information about elected officials, staff members, and districts or states; ensure all materials are printed and organized before each visit
Conduct substantive research on issue and topic areas related to specific clients’ interests, priorities, and relevant trends, as well as federal budgets and appropriations
Produce and deliver high-quality, detailed, and accurate work products—such as analyses of clients’ federal funding strategies and appropriations opportunities—in a fast-paced environment with fixed deadlines
Collaborate with the team on client appropriations requests—including Congressionally Directed Spending/Community Project Funding, programmatic requests, and bill or report language—by developing projects, drafting and editing written materials, submitting requests to congressional offices, and monitoring their status throughout the appropriations process
Prepare meeting agendas and concise briefing materials for recurring client calls
Track legislation and client issue areas to evaluate relevant congressional and administration policies
Support business development efforts by drafting and refining client-facing pitch materials and presentations