AxAdvocacy
AxAdvocacy specializes in strategic advocacy, policy analysis, and building relationships to advance our clients' interests. Our team of experts is committed to providing exceptional service and achieving impactful advocacy results.
Position Summary
The Government Relations Associate provides research, administrative, and logistical support to the policy and advocacy team. This position is ideal for candidates interested in gaining experience in legislative and regulatory affairs, federal policy analysis, and client service within a fast‑paced environment. The Associate will assist with monitoring government activity, tracking opportunities, and supporting client deliverables under the supervision of senior team members. This position offers a dynamic and growth‑oriented opportunity to contribute to the success of our government affairs, advocacy, and corporate campaigns, in supporting clients across a wide range of economic sectors. Legislative Research & Monitoring
Conduct basic research on congressional legislation, hearings, and votes. Assist in maintaining tracking systems for bills, amendments, and key policy actions. Summarize legislative developments using reliable public sources and internal tools. Prepare simple updates or summaries to support client reports and team briefings. Policy Support & Analysis
Support senior analysts in gathering background information on policy issues. Assist in organizing and formatting data, charts, and summaries for presentations. Help prepare briefing materials, policy summaries, and talking points. Develop a foundational understanding of federal appropriations, infrastructure, and emerging policy areas. Regulatory & Administrative Research
Monitor federal agency websites and databases for relevant updates, rulemakings, and guidance documents. Track public comment deadlines, funding announcements, and other regulatory milestones. Assist in drafting or formatting client memos and summaries of regulatory actions. Federal Opportunity Tracking
Help monitor SAM.gov, agency notices, and grant/contract opportunities. Maintain organized records of federal solicitations, deadlines, and eligibility criteria. Support the preparation of opportunity summaries for internal use and client distribution. Client Service & Engagement Support
Assist in preparing client materials, including agendas, meeting notes, and follow‑up summaries. Help coordinate logistics for client calls, meetings, and policy events. Ensure timely updates to client trackers and shared folders. Provide responsive, professional support to client requests under supervision. Advocacy & Event Support
Attend congressional hearings, briefings, and public policy events to gather notes and report key takeaways. Support the preparation of materials for advocacy meetings, including one‑pagers and talking points. Assist with scheduling and logistics for client fly‑ins and other policy engagements. Participate in weekly meetings to share updates and coordinate tasks. Support cross‑functional projects by providing research or administrative assistance. Maintain organized internal documentation and ensure shared resources are current. Contribute to a collaborative, learning‑oriented team environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, communications, or a related field. Strong research, writing, and organizational skills. Interest in federal policy, legislative processes, and public affairs. Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and online research tools. Prior internship or exposure to government, policy, or public affairs work is a plus, but not required. How to apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume, references and a writing sample to
info@axadvocacy.com
with Subject Line: Government Relations Associate Application [Name]
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Government Relations Associate provides research, administrative, and logistical support to the policy and advocacy team. This position is ideal for candidates interested in gaining experience in legislative and regulatory affairs, federal policy analysis, and client service within a fast‑paced environment. The Associate will assist with monitoring government activity, tracking opportunities, and supporting client deliverables under the supervision of senior team members. This position offers a dynamic and growth‑oriented opportunity to contribute to the success of our government affairs, advocacy, and corporate campaigns, in supporting clients across a wide range of economic sectors. Legislative Research & Monitoring
Conduct basic research on congressional legislation, hearings, and votes. Assist in maintaining tracking systems for bills, amendments, and key policy actions. Summarize legislative developments using reliable public sources and internal tools. Prepare simple updates or summaries to support client reports and team briefings. Policy Support & Analysis
Support senior analysts in gathering background information on policy issues. Assist in organizing and formatting data, charts, and summaries for presentations. Help prepare briefing materials, policy summaries, and talking points. Develop a foundational understanding of federal appropriations, infrastructure, and emerging policy areas. Regulatory & Administrative Research
Monitor federal agency websites and databases for relevant updates, rulemakings, and guidance documents. Track public comment deadlines, funding announcements, and other regulatory milestones. Assist in drafting or formatting client memos and summaries of regulatory actions. Federal Opportunity Tracking
Help monitor SAM.gov, agency notices, and grant/contract opportunities. Maintain organized records of federal solicitations, deadlines, and eligibility criteria. Support the preparation of opportunity summaries for internal use and client distribution. Client Service & Engagement Support
Assist in preparing client materials, including agendas, meeting notes, and follow‑up summaries. Help coordinate logistics for client calls, meetings, and policy events. Ensure timely updates to client trackers and shared folders. Provide responsive, professional support to client requests under supervision. Advocacy & Event Support
Attend congressional hearings, briefings, and public policy events to gather notes and report key takeaways. Support the preparation of materials for advocacy meetings, including one‑pagers and talking points. Assist with scheduling and logistics for client fly‑ins and other policy engagements. Participate in weekly meetings to share updates and coordinate tasks. Support cross‑functional projects by providing research or administrative assistance. Maintain organized internal documentation and ensure shared resources are current. Contribute to a collaborative, learning‑oriented team environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, communications, or a related field. Strong research, writing, and organizational skills. Interest in federal policy, legislative processes, and public affairs. Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and online research tools. Prior internship or exposure to government, policy, or public affairs work is a plus, but not required. How to apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume, references and a writing sample to
info@axadvocacy.com
with Subject Line: Government Relations Associate Application [Name]
#J-18808-Ljbffr