Government Relations and Political Engagement Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

1d•$62,000 - $141,000

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 position 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 other external stakeholders. The role supports federal government relations and political engagement strategies; conducts research and prepares executive materials; coordinates projects and engagements; and contributes to PAC operations, compliance, disclosure reporting, and employee education. It also coordinates team operations, external partnerships, and logistics for high-impact events. The position calls for an organized, politically savvy, collaborative professional who can manage competing priorities and handle confidential, politically sensitive information with sound judgment. Booz Allen describes a benefits package that includes health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. Eligibility for benefit programs depends on employees’ regular weekly hours. The projected annual salary range is $62,000 to $141,000 USD.

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 development and execution of federal government relations and political engagement strategies aligned with enterprise priorities.
Conduct policy, stakeholder, and political research and prepare 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 enhance 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 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 applicable ethics regulations.
Improve political disclosure reporting through data management, reporting processes, and documentation.
Identify compliance risks proactively and promote integrity, transparency, and responsible political engagement.
Build working relationships with internal business leaders, trade associations, advocacy organizations, and external lobbying firms.
Coordinate third-party engagement strategies and evaluate external partnerships for advocacy and reputation effectiveness.
Manage logistics for political fundraisers, thought leadership forums, executive engagements, facility visits, and other high-impact events.