LSG
LSG
seeks a
Vice President
to lead operational excellence across our growing bipartisan
public affairs practice . This role combines hands-on campaign operations management with team leadership, focusing on delivering exceptional client outcomes through centralized project oversight, streamlined processes, effective team coordination, and operational innovation. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or public affairs consulting, with a proven track record of managing complex operations, deploying issue campaigns across a multitude of industry priorities, and developing high-performing teams.
This is a hybrid role based in our downtown DC office Monday-Thursday, with remote work available on Fridays. The position requires an average of 2-3 days of travel per month.
Key Responsibilities
Account Leadership
Design and implement operational frameworks for multi-state field campaigns and advocacy initiatives on federal, state, or local public policy issues
Oversee project management across several different concurrent client engagements, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
Integrate multi-faceted public affairs programming – including in-district advocacy, earned media, local communications and reporter outreach, paid media, events and meetings, and other proven advocacy tactics and strategies.
Develop and maintain vendor relationships, including in-state field teams, event vendors, and technology providers
Create and manage operational budgets for client campaigns
Establish quality control processes and performance metrics for campaign operations
Client Management
Serve as primary client relationship manager and point of contact for assigned accounts
Develop strategic and operational plans that align with overall campaign objectives
Provide comprehensive support to client executives: develop trip agendas, travel with them, and staff appearances
Write and edit materials, including communications plans, media collateral, client correspondence and client reports
Identify opportunities for operational improvements and value-added services
Lead response to business development opportunities, including proposal writing, presentation building, and pitching
Qualifications
Experience Requirements
8-12 years in political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or public affairs consulting, including supporting federal or state policy or political initiatives
Success managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives (e.g., third-party organizations, elected officials, reporters, voters/consumers)
Track record of budget management and financial oversight ($500K+ annual responsibility)
Background representing bipartisan campaigns across a range of issues, adapting as needed to dynamic local/state/federal political environments
History of becoming an expert on technical policy matters to effectively lead client campaigns
Required Competencies
Expert-level capability to manage complex, multi-faceted campaigns from planning through execution, with understanding of advocacy campaign strategies and programming (e.g., in-district advocacy, earned media, paid media, events and meetings, DC/inside-the-Beltway fly-ins)
Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
Advanced experience planning large-scale events, meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities
Understanding of national, state, and local media – including traditional media (e.g., print, broadcast) as well as new, emerging media outlets (e.g., social, podcasts, right/left media, constituency-specific media)
Background managing external vendors and contractor relationships
Strong project management skills with capacity to handle multiple accounts and/or campaigns simultaneously
Skills
Exceptional writing skills – including producing, drafting, and editing strategic plans, reporting assets, and original content (e.g., op-eds, letters-to-the-editor, social media posts, advocacy content, media communications)
Proficiency with database management, CRM systems, and project management tools
Knowledge of digital organizing tools and social media management platforms
Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools applicable to public affairs campaigns and project management and deployment functions
Advanced spreadsheet skills for budget tracking and reporting
Personal Attributes
Active consumer of political media with deep understanding of current political landscape and issues across the political spectrum
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Collaborative approach with ability to work across teams and service offerings
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in both campaign and corporate/association advocacy environments
Knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and lobbying dynamics
Experience with procurement processes and RFP responses
What We Offer
Base salary: $170,000 - $190,000 per year, plus annual performance bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Wellness stipend
seeks a
Vice President
to lead operational excellence across our growing bipartisan
public affairs practice . This role combines hands-on campaign operations management with team leadership, focusing on delivering exceptional client outcomes through centralized project oversight, streamlined processes, effective team coordination, and operational innovation. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or public affairs consulting, with a proven track record of managing complex operations, deploying issue campaigns across a multitude of industry priorities, and developing high-performing teams.
This is a hybrid role based in our downtown DC office Monday-Thursday, with remote work available on Fridays. The position requires an average of 2-3 days of travel per month.
Key Responsibilities
Account Leadership
Design and implement operational frameworks for multi-state field campaigns and advocacy initiatives on federal, state, or local public policy issues
Oversee project management across several different concurrent client engagements, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
Integrate multi-faceted public affairs programming – including in-district advocacy, earned media, local communications and reporter outreach, paid media, events and meetings, and other proven advocacy tactics and strategies.
Develop and maintain vendor relationships, including in-state field teams, event vendors, and technology providers
Create and manage operational budgets for client campaigns
Establish quality control processes and performance metrics for campaign operations
Client Management
Serve as primary client relationship manager and point of contact for assigned accounts
Develop strategic and operational plans that align with overall campaign objectives
Provide comprehensive support to client executives: develop trip agendas, travel with them, and staff appearances
Write and edit materials, including communications plans, media collateral, client correspondence and client reports
Identify opportunities for operational improvements and value-added services
Lead response to business development opportunities, including proposal writing, presentation building, and pitching
Qualifications
Experience Requirements
8-12 years in political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or public affairs consulting, including supporting federal or state policy or political initiatives
Success managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives (e.g., third-party organizations, elected officials, reporters, voters/consumers)
Track record of budget management and financial oversight ($500K+ annual responsibility)
Background representing bipartisan campaigns across a range of issues, adapting as needed to dynamic local/state/federal political environments
History of becoming an expert on technical policy matters to effectively lead client campaigns
Required Competencies
Expert-level capability to manage complex, multi-faceted campaigns from planning through execution, with understanding of advocacy campaign strategies and programming (e.g., in-district advocacy, earned media, paid media, events and meetings, DC/inside-the-Beltway fly-ins)
Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
Advanced experience planning large-scale events, meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities
Understanding of national, state, and local media – including traditional media (e.g., print, broadcast) as well as new, emerging media outlets (e.g., social, podcasts, right/left media, constituency-specific media)
Background managing external vendors and contractor relationships
Strong project management skills with capacity to handle multiple accounts and/or campaigns simultaneously
Skills
Exceptional writing skills – including producing, drafting, and editing strategic plans, reporting assets, and original content (e.g., op-eds, letters-to-the-editor, social media posts, advocacy content, media communications)
Proficiency with database management, CRM systems, and project management tools
Knowledge of digital organizing tools and social media management platforms
Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools applicable to public affairs campaigns and project management and deployment functions
Advanced spreadsheet skills for budget tracking and reporting
Personal Attributes
Active consumer of political media with deep understanding of current political landscape and issues across the political spectrum
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Collaborative approach with ability to work across teams and service offerings
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in both campaign and corporate/association advocacy environments
Knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and lobbying dynamics
Experience with procurement processes and RFP responses
What We Offer
Base salary: $170,000 - $190,000 per year, plus annual performance bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Wellness stipend