Government Relations Specialist | Policy & Government Relations, Deloitte LLP

Deloitte • Washington, DC

286d • $120,300 - $200,600

About The Position

The Policy & Government Relations (PGR) team - responsible for the Firm's federal and state government relations strategies and public policy engagement - is seeking a Government Relations Specialist based in Washington, DC. PGR's core functions include promoting and protecting the Firm's business interests by engaging policymakers and other policy influencers, collaborating with stakeholders across the Firm to drive the development of public policy positions and support client engagements, identifying and conducting analyses on trending legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues that may impact the Firm and its clients, and building and maintaining relationships with members of Congress, administration officials, and key policy influencers (e.g., think tanks, industry associations).

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in the legislative, policy, or related fields.
• Understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and policymaking processes.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in Congress, regulatory agencies, trade associations, government affairs organizations, policy research organizations, or public policy organizations.
• Prior experience in a role with extensive writing, research, and legislative analysis responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support federal government relations and public policy teams by working on a portfolio of legislative and regulatory initiatives and reporting on political and policy developments.
• Develop relationships with external stakeholders in Congress and the Administration.
• Collaborate and support federal advocacy related to Deloitte's policy priorities.
• Conduct research, support analysis, and contribute to team projects, deliverables, and presentations on a diverse range of legislative and policy topics.
• Develop briefing materials for internal stakeholders on legislative and regulatory issues.
• Develop and drive advocacy and outreach strategies before Congress on issues important to the business.
• Engage with industry associations and third-party coalitions on relevant issues.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.
• Broad range of employee benefits including professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree