About This Job:
The Global Business Alliance (GBA) is seeking a take-charge professional with at least a year of related experience to provide government affairs support in a fun and dynamic environment. The Associate of Government Affairs will play a significant role in GBA’s advocacy efforts, helping to implement the government affairs strategy and working as part of a team to achieve favorable results for GBA’s members.
GBA is the premier advocacy resource of international companies in the United States. Our members are international companies with major operations in the United States and an indispensable part of our nation’s economic success. Our mission is to actively promote and defend an open economy that welcomes international companies to invest in America.
A successful candidate will have a strong interest in policies impacting global businesses, including U.S. macroeconomic trends and geopolitical awareness, as well as a demonstrated understanding of the legislative process and excellent analytical and writing skills. This candidate should be a strategic thinker, capable of anticipating project needs and meeting deadlines with high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Work closely with our state and federal lobbyists by implementing GBA’s research projects and preparing briefing and background materials
- Daily drafting of legislative correspondence, letters, talking points, testimony and GBA member alerts
- Manage advocacy correspondence with Capitol Hill and external stakeholders
- Monitor and analyze legislation of importance to GBA members, such as tax, trade, investment, national security, appropriations, lobbying disclosure and campaign finance
- Track congressional activity such as hearings, press releases and documents to inform GBA’s advocacy efforts
- Manage an online database of congressional engagement and activity as it pertains to GBA’s advocacy efforts
- Participate in planning, coordinating and executing of government affairs related events including membership meetings, the Economic Advisory Council and lobby days
- Provide administrative and logistical support for all government affairs projects and events
- Build surveys to gather information from GBA membership and inform GBA advocacy efforts
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least a year of related experience interning or working for a Member of Congress, trade association, or government affairs firm
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues into clear messages that resonate
- Proactive organizational skills, with excellent follow-through and a positive attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Solid interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism
- Demonstrated interest or experience in U.S. politics and macroeconomic issues
- Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related software
- Familiarity with Government Affairs tools such as Bloomberg Government and Quorum a plus
GBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a range of competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans; generous retirement savings and 401(k) matching programs; subsidized transit benefits; paid time off; paid parental leave; and family flex leave.
This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C. Qualified candidates will interview, onboard, and work in a hybrid office environment (currently Mon-Wed in the office and Thu-Fri remote).
