Director, Client Services (Government Relations)

WHO YOU ARE

• A natural organizer, you are at your best when you can systematize and create order.
• A bridge builder, capable of fostering relationships with, and authentically advocating for the interests of, an ideologically diverse set of clients.
• A strong leader with a growth and innovation mindset.
• By passion or by habit, you are fully engrossed in the federal policy environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Research, Policy and Client Account Support

• Work with client leads to develop short-and-long-term strategy around key client priorities. Provide policy support.
• Identify industries or clients in need of engagement (i.e. - higher education) based on current political or policy environment.
• Manage and delegate the Research Team's hearing coverage and completion of internal and client legislative, public policy, and political research deliverables.
• Supervise & mentor research team and junior staff.

Marketing & Business Development

• Partner with the marketing team to cultivate leadership opportunities and business development opportunities for the GR team.
• Collaborate across internal functions to prepare memos, decks, coordinate background research, etc. in support of new business opportunities.
• Develop new deliverables and add-ons for clients on both sides of the business- both for new clients in the "pitch" or business development stage, and for existing clients.
• Represent Avoq at conferences/events.
• Streamline, coordinate, and enhance bi-partisan activities for fundraisers and with client PACS
• Increased client work and management, inclusive of help staff fly-ins and other outreach as needed.
• Liaise with outside counsel to ensure strict adherence to ethical standards, compliance with laws and regulations, and other required filings
• Maintain familiarity with and knowledge of issues important to GR clients, GR team members, and Avoq overall