Sr. Manager of Legislative Affairs and Government Relations

Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000

ML Strategies seeks a Sr. Manager of Legislative Affairs and Government Relations with at least 5-8 years of relevant experience to sit in our Washington, DC office. ML Strategies is a full-service, bipartisan government affairs and policy consulting group. We offer the ability to work in a multidimensional team that represents and advises a diverse range of clients – from cutting edge start-up companies to established Fortune 100 corporations – who rely on us for creative solutions and proactive strategies at the local, state and federal levels.

Responsibilities

This is a position responsible for supporting the government relations function and representing the company on legislative and regulatory matters pertaining to ML Strategies. This position will develop, implement and lead a strategic approach to engage leadership with the goal of identifying and prioritizing proactive legislative and regulatory initiatives. As assigned, the Manager of Legislative Affairs and Government Relations will engage in advocacy initiatives and problem-solving around escalated issues, including advocating before federal policy makers. This position will support key business objectives and drive business development opportunities.  Experience areas should include health care, energy/environment, defense, appropriations.

The ideal candidate has experience working within a legislative and federal agency and experience working on capitol hill. This position requires attending lobbying meetings, business development, networking and meeting with state policy makers.

Collaboration with team members is an important component of any role. Therefore, the firm requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm’s published guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5-8 years of relevant legislative affairs and government relations experience
• Experience as Congress and/or federal agency preferred
• Ability to demonstrate a strong track record of smart, creative and effective strategies in legislative affairs and government relations work
• Background and experience on issues related to energy/environment, health care, financial services and/or technology/telecom preferred
• Essential skills include exceptional written and verbal communication, attention to detail, good judgment, a team-oriented attitude, solid interpersonal and analytical skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects across multiple clients at one time
• Committed to excellence, teamwork and superior client service

About ML Strategies

ML Strategies delivers superior government relations and consulting services. With deep knowledge in a range of issues including energy, transportation, health care, financial services, real estate, education and telecommunications, our professionals in Boston and Washington, DC use their extensive experience in federal, state and city government, as well as in the private sector, to build creative, informed and strategic solutions that meet the goals of our clients.