Federal Relations Specialist - Office of Government and Community Relations
Medical Society of the District of Columbia, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Overview
Washington University in St. Louis seeks a team player to join the Office of Government and Community Relations in its Washington, DC office. The position will play a central role by leading efforts that advance the University’s federal priorities and by managing administrative, logistical, and programmatic functions of the DC office and federal relations personnel. WashU Federal Relations engages decision makers on legislative, regulatory, or other policy activities that impact the University. By leveraging expert resources from campus, our federal relations staff seek to elevate the visibility and influence of WashU in the nation’s capital. The office also works closely with the many higher education associations and coalitions headquartered in Washington, and in tandem with partners at other universities and organizations.
Responsibilities
Provide substantive contributions to WashU’s federal relations activities and engagements, including but not limited to: monitoring congressional activities (hearings, markups, briefings, etc.) and other public events relevant to WashU and providing recommendations for follow-on engagement, if necessary.
Create and maintain briefing materials and background for use.
Perform research on policy issues relevant to WashU and provide recommended engagement or programming actions as necessary.
Review and edit documents for content, accuracy and format.
Assist with the development of annual appropriations requests and other WashU priorities before federal decisionmakers.
Develop strategies and manage implementation of programming/events held at the DC Office, Capitol Hill, or elsewhere in Washington, DC designed to increase awareness of WashU’s academic, research, healthcare strengths among policymakers.
Manage planning and logistics associated with programming/events at the DC office sponsored by campus stakeholders.
Provide administrative support for the WashU Federal Relations team including: managing day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain an organized, efficient DC office; scheduling virtual and in-person meetings; tracking and submitting expense reports; preparing and submitting required lobbying disclosure reports, congressional engagement tracking, and other compliance responsibilities.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Working Conditions This role will be located in Washington, D.C.
Normal office environment
Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
Physical and Equipment
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
Office equipment
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (1 Year)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver’s license is not required for this position.
More About This Job This role will be located in Washington, D.C.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities.
Connections to Washington University in St. Louis.
Familiarity with the state of Missouri and the Missouri congressional delegation.
Familiarity with federal issues and policies affecting research universities.
Experience working on or with Capitol Hill.
Ability to work independently and proactively, and to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all work assignments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that reflect courtesy, discretion, and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective work relationships and to interact with University staff and federal personnel.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex issues.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines while staying on task with daily assignments.
Ability to handle sensitive internal information regarding University operations and procedures appropriately.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits and Policies
Salary Grade: G11
Salary range: $53,100.00 – $90,600.00 annually. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University.
Pre-employment screening will include a criminal background check and other checks as applicable.
EEO Statement: Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with applicable laws and policies.
Questions: For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation inquiries should be emailed to CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or via the dedicated accommodation inquiry number.
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Responsibilities
Provide substantive contributions to WashU’s federal relations activities and engagements, including but not limited to: monitoring congressional activities (hearings, markups, briefings, etc.) and other public events relevant to WashU and providing recommendations for follow-on engagement, if necessary.
Create and maintain briefing materials and background for use.
Perform research on policy issues relevant to WashU and provide recommended engagement or programming actions as necessary.
Review and edit documents for content, accuracy and format.
Assist with the development of annual appropriations requests and other WashU priorities before federal decisionmakers.
Develop strategies and manage implementation of programming/events held at the DC Office, Capitol Hill, or elsewhere in Washington, DC designed to increase awareness of WashU’s academic, research, healthcare strengths among policymakers.
Manage planning and logistics associated with programming/events at the DC office sponsored by campus stakeholders.
Provide administrative support for the WashU Federal Relations team including: managing day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain an organized, efficient DC office; scheduling virtual and in-person meetings; tracking and submitting expense reports; preparing and submitting required lobbying disclosure reports, congressional engagement tracking, and other compliance responsibilities.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Working Conditions This role will be located in Washington, D.C.
Normal office environment
Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
Physical and Equipment
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
Office equipment
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (1 Year)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver’s license is not required for this position.
More About This Job This role will be located in Washington, D.C.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities.
Connections to Washington University in St. Louis.
Familiarity with the state of Missouri and the Missouri congressional delegation.
Familiarity with federal issues and policies affecting research universities.
Experience working on or with Capitol Hill.
Ability to work independently and proactively, and to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all work assignments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that reflect courtesy, discretion, and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective work relationships and to interact with University staff and federal personnel.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex issues.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines while staying on task with daily assignments.
Ability to handle sensitive internal information regarding University operations and procedures appropriately.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits and Policies
Salary Grade: G11
Salary range: $53,100.00 – $90,600.00 annually. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University.
Pre-employment screening will include a criminal background check and other checks as applicable.
EEO Statement: Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with applicable laws and policies.
Questions: For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation inquiries should be emailed to CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or via the dedicated accommodation inquiry number.
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