Hanbury Strategy · 16 hours ago
Associate Director, Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expHanbury Strategy is a global government relations and strategic communications firm seeking an Associate Director to join its Washington, D.C. office. The Associate Director will manage client accounts, provide strategic advice, monitor legislative developments, and advocate for clients' interests.
Advice
Hiring Manager
Jane Fordham
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day client interactions, serving as the first point of contact for clients, coordinating advocacy efforts, and handling inquiries and requests as they arise
Identify and monitor legislative and regulatory developments on behalf of clients, attend and summarize hearings or meetings or interest, and develop policy research as needed on issues of importance
Provide trusted strategic counsel on key public policy and reputational issues clients and provide insight on political developments that affect them with support and counsel from senior team members
Develop and execute strategies to meet client objectives and advocacy goals with support and counsel from senior team members
Develop policy expertise on areas of key importance to clients
Represent Hanbury Strategy and clients at events, legislative days, meetings, hearings, and other gatherings of key policy makers
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with elected officials, policymakers, and staff
Network and develop opportunities for Hanbury to build relationships with potential clients as well as think tanks, coalitions, advocacy groups, and thought leaders throughout DC
Effectively delegate and review client deliverables produced by junior colleagues, adding political acumen and strategic counsel, while also coordinating feedback from senior team members
Manage junior colleagues with responsibility for their training, growth, and professional development
Support senior colleagues in researching and drafting proposals for new business
Qualification
Required
Expertise in government, politics, and the legislative process with the ability to connect political realities to business objectives
Experience navigating Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and the Administration with established relationships in Washington, DC
Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to coordinate numerous projects at once and a strong ability to adapt to changing circumstances and demands
Ability to quickly learn new issues, think strategically, and operate with discretion in external engagement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of translating complex policy issues into clear, succinct, and persuasive narratives for diverse audiences
Strong collaborator with good interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and be willing to pitch in and support teammates where needed
Creative problem solver with an ability to innovate and think outside the box to meet clients' needs
Entrepreneurial mentality to support a fast-growing firm in a new market
Self-motivator that takes initiative and operates with a proactive mindset
Demonstrated relationship-building and networking skills
Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years' experience working in government or government affairs roles; ideally with experience working in both the public and private sector
Benefits
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Generous paid time off (PTO), including vacation, sick
Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote work
Company
Hanbury Strategy
Hanbury is a new strategic advisory firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ameet Gill
Co-founder & Partner
Paul Stephenson
Partner
Recent News
2025-03-04
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