Senior Manager, Government Relations

Invariant, a bipartisan government relations and communications firm providing strategic advice to companies, trade associations, non-profits, and individuals, seeks a Senior Manager, Government Relations to join our team. You’ll work directly with team members to gain valuable insights into the policymaking process and develop your network on the Hill and with Washington stakeholders. 

What you’ll do 

• Responsible for the success for key deliverables while managing resources and timelines 
• Constructively contributes to proposal and pitch development including drafting and acting as a coordinator 
• Lead small internal teams, with limited supervision, and provide actionable feedback to foster the professional development of junior staff 
• Act as subject matter expert on one or more policy issue(s). 
• Spot issues and disseminate timely information to clients and become an expert in key policy areas. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships to support networking, new business opportunities, and events. 
• Identify and submit valuable new business leads to practice group. 

Who you are 

• 6-10 years of experience on Capitol Hill and/or relevant government affairs organizations with ties to Democrat members. 
• Demonstrated familiarity with the federal legislative process, federal agencies, and relevant third parties and associations. 
• Strong researcher and writer with the ability to interpret Washington for a variety of audiences and spot trends to see around corners. 
• Ability to persuade others to accept ideas in an effective way. 
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines with a focus on detail and precision. 
• Comfortable and adaptive when working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. 
• Solid communication skills and ability to manage both up and down. 
• Goal-oriented team player focused on adding value, deepening knowledge, and increasing efficiencies. 
• Proactive and creative. 
• Fun, outgoing person with a good sense of humor. 

The target salary range for this role is $125,000 - $175,000 annually. This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime. This position may require evening and weekend work, sometimes without advance notice. 

The base salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and market data. 

In addition, our total rewards package includes?an annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and that of the firm;?commissions; robust medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions; generous retirement matching; educational assistance; professional development assistance; unlimited time off; and other benefits. 

Invariant is committed to creating a diverse culture and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.