Sr. Leader, Gov. Affairs
About the Company
APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.
APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.
By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.
About the Job
We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced government affairs professional with deep experience developing and executing engagement strategies for leading multinational companies with critical interests in Washington D.C.
You will have expertise at the intersection of business, policy and advocacy, including related to issues management, stakeholder engagement, client relationship development and project management. You will be adept at leading high-stakes client projects, managing key relationships with business stakeholders and executives, developing and secure new clients, and supervising and mentor team members.
You will be based in Washington D.C. and bring diverse experience, including time working in a consulting firm and/or in a high-stakes corporate environment where you were responsible for engaging with the House, Senate and/or executive branch.
Responsibilities
Lead a wide range of advisory, government relations, research and stakeholder engagement work for our high profile, globally-recognized clients
Manage, nurture and grow client relationships including overseeing client projects, supervising project teams, allocating resources, and delegating work effectively
Provide consistently high levels of client service on a daily basis through proactive account management, serving as one of the key client contacts to successfully maintain and grow client relationships
Implement multi-faceted, public affairs and policy advocacy strategies to solve client issues and support their growth priorities
Gather intelligence from firsthand sources and develop insights on issues that are relevant to clients and enable relationship growth
Oversee the development of client deliverables in PowerPoint, Word and email, and demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
Write proposals, lead pitch teams and secure high-value new business that align with APCO’s competencies
Establish and maintain APCO’s reputation as a valuable solutions provider and trusted business partner
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field
At least 15+ years of related experience in public affairs, public policy initiatives and government-focused campaigns and coalitions
Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills, and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines
Solid project management experience, including leading big client engagements and overseeing high-functioning project teams
Demonstrated success formulating and leading strategic thinking and strategic engagements with diverse business and policy stakeholders
Deep experience working in Washington D.C.
Professional experience outside the United States is preferred
Ability to translate technical policy and regulation for a business audience
