Government Relations and Political Engagement Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Usa, DC

About The Position

At Booz Allen, the Government Relations team advances the company’s public policy priorities, strengthens relationships with policymakers, and fosters engagement across the political ecosystem. This position works at the intersection of government relations, political engagement, operations, and stakeholder management. In partnership with the Director of Strategic Engagement and the Booz Allen PAC Director, the specialist helps execute enterprise-wide initiatives that increase the company’s visibility, credibility, influence, and access among policymakers, industry leaders, and external stakeholders. The role supports federal government relations and political engagement strategies, conducts policy and stakeholder research, prepares executive materials, coordinates engagements and events, and manages operational workstreams. It also supports PAC administration and employee education, political disclosure reporting, and compliance with campaign finance, lobbying, corporate political activity, and ethics requirements. The position calls for an organized, politically savvy, collaborative professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The projected annual compensation range is $62,000 to $141,000. Booz Allen describes benefits that include 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 varies by work schedule. The posting states that it will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Work location type is not specified. Remote, hybrid, and onsite arrangements, if applicable, may involve the conditions described in the Work Model section.

Requirements

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 multiple competing priorities.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to exercise 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 administration of the Booz Allen PAC, 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 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, and facility visits.