Federal Relations Specialist

About the Opportunity

Responsibilities:

The Federal Relations Specialist is responsible for policy research and background for the Vice President for Federal Relations. The candidate will serve as the air traffic controller for the Federal Relations department. The Federal Relations Specialist conducts research, prepares documents and presents information concerning to legislation and other governmental matters, including briefing memos, proposals and one-pagers. The Federal Relations Specialist will oversee the lobby reporting process.

Typical job duties include the development, planning and advocacy of the university's policy agenda by identifying strategic opportunities and delivering background materials. The incumbent is a highly organized and detailed oriented person who will drive project management the for the Federal Relations team including constituency database management and correspondence. He/she/they will assist in the planning and executing on Federal Relations and Civic Experience events as well as congressional meetings, briefings, and visits.

This position is based in Washington, D.C. The university is primarily in-person with reasonable flexibility. This position has a hybrid option.

Must have:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years prior experience with demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, high pressure office
• Strong familiarity with the federal government, research universities, and higher education issues
• Strong writing, research and editing skills required
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated reliability, proficiency in interpersonal and organizational and skills, including the ability to analyze problems and identify solutions

Position Type

Marketing and Communications

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Arlington-VA/Federal-Relations-Specialist_R105150





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