Government Relations and Political Engagement Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

5h • $62,000 - $141,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Booz Allen, the Government Relations team advances the company’s public policy priorities, strengthens relationships with policymakers, and fosters trusted engagement across the political ecosystem. This role combines government relations, political engagement, operations, and strategic stakeholder management. Working closely with the Director of Strategic Engagement and the Booz Allen PAC Director, the Specialist helps execute enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance the company’s visibility, credibility, influence, and access among policymakers, industry leaders, and external stakeholders.

The Specialist supports federal government relations and political engagement strategies, conducts policy and political research, prepares executive materials, coordinates stakeholder engagements, and manages strategic initiative operations. The role also supports day-to-day PAC administration, political disclosure reporting, compliance activities, team operations, and high-impact events. It requires close collaboration with internal business leaders, Legal, Ethics, Finance, vendors, trade associations, advocacy organizations, and external lobbying firms.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in government relations, political engagement, public policy, political compliance, or congressional affairs.
• Experience managing complex projects from planning through execution while balancing competing priorities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential and politically sensitive information.
• Ability to build productive relationships across business functions and with external stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering a corporate Political Action Committee (PAC).
• Experience with federal election law, FEC regulations, lobbying compliance, and corporate PAC governance.
• Experience supporting executive leaders and preparing briefing materials.
• Knowledge of federal election law, FEC regulations, lobbying disclosure requirements, corporate political activity, and PAC governance.
• Knowledge of government relations tracking platforms and political intelligence tools.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a clear and persuasive style.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of federal government relations and political engagement strategies aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Conduct policy, stakeholder, and political research and develop concise executive briefing materials, talking points, and strategic communications.
• Lead project planning and operational execution for strategic Government Relations initiatives, coordinating workstreams, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate executive engagements with external stakeholders, including scheduling, briefing preparation, logistics, and follow-up.
• Support planning for congressional hearings, executive testimony, advocacy campaigns, and other high-profile government engagement activities.
• Maintain project tracking systems, knowledge management resources, and internal communications to improve team effectiveness.
• Coordinate team operations, including vendor onboarding, procurement, invoice processing, and administrative support.
• Support day-to-day Booz Allen PAC administration, including fundraising initiatives, contribution processing, disbursements, and governance activities.
• Develop communications and educational initiatives to increase employee awareness of and participation in the PAC.
• Partner with Legal, Ethics, Finance, and external vendors to support compliance with campaign finance laws, lobbying disclosure requirements, corporate political activity policies, and ethics regulations.
• Improve political disclosure reporting through better data management, reporting processes, and documentation.
• Identify compliance risks proactively and promote integrity, transparency, and responsible political engagement.
• Build relationships with internal business leaders, trade associations, advocacy organizations, and external lobbying firms.
• Coordinate third-party engagement strategies and evaluate external partnerships to support advocacy and reputation effectiveness.
• Manage logistics for political fundraisers, thought leadership forums, executive engagements, and facility visits.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level