Location: This position requires residence in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The Senior Policy Associate will be fully remote on a daily basis. Candidates must be local and available for in-person meetings and events.
Compensation: The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $180,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Competitive benefits are provided, including: 401(k) plan, comprehensive health benefits, and generous paid time off and sick leave policies.
Company Description
The Kyle House Group (KHG) is a government relations advisory firm specializing in foreign affairs, foreign assistance, and international commercial policy. We provide hands-on, tailored consulting services designed to advance our clients’ missions and business priorities through strategic relationship building, partnership development, advocacy, policy analysis, communications, event management, and long-term planning. KHG advises and represents a diverse range of organizations and interests, including leading nonprofits and foundations, international organizations, and multinational corporations.
Position Overview
The Kyle House Group is a growing firm, with a diverse and high-energy team that creates an entrepreneurial and exciting work atmosphere. The Policy Associate position will focus on supporting the team and administration of the firm, and the new team member will have every opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, successful, and innovative organization.
The Policy Associate will work primarily with our portfolio of clients on international affairs issues, including global health, foreign assistance, international trade, and commercial policy. The Policy Associate will provide comprehensive support in client services, planning and execution of meetings and events, outreach tracking, research and analysis, and other duties.
Position Responsibilities
Client Services
Support and lead advocacy efforts before Congress and the executive branch on firm and client policy priorities.
Co-manage annual appropriations process advocacy activities with other members of KHG team
Develop and maintain relationships with a network of USG officials and staff in the legislative and executive branches.
Manage day-to-day operations, note-taking, follow up, and action item tracking for the firm’s clients.
Develop strong understanding of key priorities for clients and build subject matter expertise to advance client objectives.
Draft policy summaries, legislation, Dear Colleague letters, memoranda, and proposals for Partners and clients.
Ongoing review and tracking of subscription publications, websites, and media to provide firm and client updates
Monitor and draft summary notes for Congressional hearings and markups, association events, and think tank programs regarding areas of interest to the firm and its clients.
Prepare itineraries and manage trip logistics for client visits and meetings in DC.
Team Support
Conduct research, schedule meetings, and prepare briefing materials for meetings, trips, and events.
Accompany Partners and clients to meetings, manage logistics, take notes, and prepare meeting summaries and agendas.
Brief Partners and clients on policy, program and funding developments relevant to firm and client interests.
Track action items across client accounts and help ensure timely follow-up and execution.
Other Duties
Event Planning: Work with the KHG team to develop event plans and manage logistics of off-site events.
Network Development: Develop professional peer network within clients, companies, congressional offices, agencies, other consulting firms, and associations.
Candidate Requirements
Based in the Washington, D.C. metro area
Experience with global health and/or international development issues
Minimum 5 years of Executive or Legislative Branch experience
Excellent communications, social, and interpersonal skills
Strong writing and research skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Able to manage multiple work streams and meet tight deadlines
Willing to work long hours when necessary, travel, and attend high-level meetings
Works well on teams, both within and outside the office
Comfortable working with Congressional offices and Executive agencies
Exhibits leadership, good judgment, and trustworthiness
Application Process: Please send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to jobs@kylehousegroup.com
