Istari Digital

Government Affairs Associate

Arlington, VA

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$90kDetected 18 hours ago

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About the role

We celebrate individual contributions, give feedback early and often, and argue about ideas so we can execute together.

Experience preparing briefing materials, policy summaries, meeting memoranda, talking points, or executive correspondence.
Experience interacting professionally with congressional staff, federal officials, senior executives, and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Experience working in a congressional office, federal agency, trade association, government affairs firm, or in-house public policy team.
Familiarity with the federal appropriations and authorization processes.
Experience supporting executive-level engagements, stakeholder meetings, or policy-focused events.

Core Responsibilities
Monitor legislation, appropriations, executive branch initiatives, and policy developments relevant to the company's priorities, providing concise analysis and recommendations.
Conduct research on Members of Congress, committees, federal agencies, and industry organizations to inform engagement strategies.
Prepare briefing materials, hearing memos, talking points, executive correspondence, and other materials for senior leadership.
Represent Istari professionally at meetings, conferences, industry events, and other external engagements.
2 to 4 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, congressional offices, federal agencies, lobbying, or a related field.
Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, International Affairs, Communications, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Demonstrated understanding of Congress, the Executive Branch, and the federal policymaking process.

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