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Invariant · 1 month ago

Senior Associate, Government Relations and Operations

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $90K/yr

1+ years exp

Invariant is a bipartisan government relations and communications firm providing strategic advice to various stakeholders. The Senior Associate will facilitate communication between senior leaders and clients, conduct research, prepare materials, and manage strategic scheduling for the Senior Vice President.

ConsultingGovernment

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison, facilitating communication and collaboration between SVP and other senior leaders, clients, and stakeholders

Conduct research and prepare briefing materials to support decision-making and strategic planning

Collaborate with practice groups to research and draft policy updates, issue papers, one-pagers, and other client-facing materials

Review and edit written materials and presentations for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with Invariant’s standards

Manage strategic scheduling for the Senior Vice President, including logistics for new business meetings, ensuring stakeholders are informed and well-prepared

Coordinate and schedule meetings for clients with policymakers, external stakeholders, and other key individuals

Draft emails, memos, and other communications on behalf of the SVP

Attend meetings with SVPs, providing logistical support, taking notes, and coordinating follow-up actions

Serve as a project manager, tracking action items and ensure their timely completion, including new business opportunities to expand the organization’s client base

Capture and highlight client success stories to showcase the impact of government relations efforts

Coordinate and assist with planning external engagement events to market the firm

Qualification

Government relations experienceFederal legislative processResearchProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam playerAdaptability

Required

1-4 years of experience on Capitol Hill and/or relevant government affairs organizations

Demonstrated familiarity with the federal legislative process, federal agencies, and relevant third parties and associations

Strong researcher and writer with the ability to interpret Washington for a variety of audiences and spot trends to see around corners

Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines with a focus on detail and precision

Comfortable and adaptive when working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Solid communication skills and ability to manage both up and down

Goal-oriented team player focused on adding value, deepening knowledge, and increasing efficiencies

Proactive and creative

Fun, outgoing person with a good sense of humor

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and that of the firm

Commissions

Robust medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions

Generous retirement matching

Educational assistance

Professional development assistance

Unlimited time off

Other benefits

Company

Invariant

Invariant is an innovative, bipartisan government relations firm providing strategic advice.

Founded in 2007

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.invariantgr.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Heather Podesta

Founder and CEO

Darlyn Phillips

Chief Financial Officer

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