Manager - Government Affairs - Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates

MANAGER – GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION

Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates, Inc. seeks a motivated individual with strong attention to detail and work ethic to serve as Manager of Government Affairs in a full-time role.

JOB TITLE: Manager – Government Affairs

EXPERIENCE: 4-5 years of relevant experience

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree Required

FIRM BACKGROUND: Jeffrey J. Kimbell & Associates provides legislative, regulatory, and policy solutions to over 65 clients in the life sciences community. Founded in 1998, the firm focuses on the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. federal government and specializes in providing strategic solutions to a select group of healthcare sector clients.

IN-OFFICE WORK STATUS

Applicants for this position are expected to be physically present in the office four days a week (Monday through Thursday) to assist with many of the duties and responsibilities listed below.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Provide direct support and service to the Government Affairs team, CEO, and clients through research, analysis, writing, and administrative functions. General duties and responsibilities, as well as desired knowledge and skills of potential candidates, are described below.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supporting the Government Affairs team and clients with duties such as:

• Drafting and sending of two weekly firm memos; one containing a schedule of upcoming events and a summary of weekly healthcare activity for clients;

• Actively track, analyze, and summarize legislative activity, including bill introduction, for internal distribution;

• Preparing client-facing summaries of Congressional hearings and markups;

• Covering various government, trade association, coalition, third party and/or campaign briefings and providing written summaries to GA team and/or clients;

• Supporting GA account managers in servicing clients and implementing GA strategies;

• Conducting research, analysis, and project-based assignments for GA team and/or clients;

• Coordinating Congressional meetings for clients and GA team including outreach, scheduling, material distribution, lawmaker biography creation and distribution, generating teleconference links (when applicable), etc;

• Develop PowerPoint materials for CEO presentations;
• Attend political fundraisers and other industry events on behalf of the firm and clients;
• Actively network with Members of Congress, Congressional staff and Administration officials;
• Tracking and organizing CEO political activity;

• Maintaining and updating client email distribution list;

• Assist GA team account managers in business development efforts through proposal and contract creation and tracking of business development opportunities;

• Compiling and filing registrations, disclosures, and terminations with the House and Senate Office of the Clerk in compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act;

• Coordinating with Operations and Policy teams to plan firm-wide social events and team-building opportunities;

• Assisting in any client logistical needs as necessary; and

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants should submit electronic copies of the following to Susie Keller, Chief Operating Officer at skeller@kimbell-associates.com

• Resume
• Cover letter

References should be available upon request. Candidates should be prepared to perform a writing exam during the interview process.

TRAVELOccasional evening, out-of-the-area, and overnight travel may be required.

POSITION TYPE: This is a full-time, exempt position.

LOCATION: The Associate will work in the firm’s office in downtown Washington, D.C.