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The Cato Institute is seeking applications for a full-time position in Washington, DC, as Director of Government Affairs, focusing heavily on legal and technology policy issues. The ideal candidate will have connections and experience working with progressive-leaning state and federal policymakers or think tanks. The Director will work to maintain Cato as a prime source for objective analysis for federal policymakers and ensure that Cato scholars have access to the proper tools to help Congress and the Administration develop and advance principled policy solutions. Reporting to the Vice President for Government Affairs, the Director will work closely with the existing federal affairs team and appropriate policy scholars to devise and execute engagement strategies for a portfolio of legal and technology policy issues. This portfolio will include, but is not limited to, policy areas such as criminal justice reform, civil liberties, civil asset forfeiture, technology, education, and immigration.

This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC.

The projected salary range for this role is $115,000 - $140,000 per year.

Compensation is based on the successful candidate's educational background, experience, and skills.

About Cato

The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization a think tank dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.

Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to Catos Letters, a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of a society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple, timeless principles of that revolution individual liberty, limited government, and free markets turn out to be even more powerful in todays world of global markets and unprecedented access to information than Jefferson or Madison could have imagined. Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for a free people; it is the indispensable framework for the future.

Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers on Capitol Hill, with a special emphasis on the House and Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees, and within the executive branch.
• Identify, create, and assist with opportunities for Cato scholars to provide testimony, statements for the record, and other high-impact opportunities.
• Track and advise Cato scholars and staff on ongoing and emerging dynamics on Capitol Hill and within the Administration to ensure Catos maximum impact on the policy.
• Devise, recommend, and execute engagement strategies (in coordination with relevant Cato policy staff) for the issue portfolio to positively influence the policy debate.
• Oversee distribution of Cato scholarship to Capitol Hill and Administration audiences.
• Work with existing federal affairs staff to ensure Cato-wide coordination of the Institutes efforts.
• Exercise exceptional judgment to protect and enhance Catos reputation for excellence, integrity, and dedication to principle.

Requirements

Education/ Experience

• Bachelors degree and/or work experience commensurate with the relevant field.
• At least 7 to 10 years of experience on Capitol Hill or in the Administration, working in a legislative position or a government affairs department for a think tank, association, state or local government, or in the for-profit sector.
• Must have professional relationships with progressive state and federal policymakers, the Administration, and other think tanks.
• Comprehensive understanding of Congressional rules, procedures, and operations.
• A demonstrated appreciation for Catos mission and principles.
• Experience working in or with state and local governments to lead and build programs that can help achieve progressive policy wins.
• Experience working on legal-related policy issues or in a legal setting.

Skills

• Desire to build new relationships, strengthen and grow existing relationships with the progressive-leaning policymakers, and find opportunities for Catos policy research to affect all state and local government levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Project management experience, including developing work plans, managing and executing multiple concurrent efforts, and effectively managing data, communication, and work products.

Benefits

All Cato employees are provided:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Generous vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Transit/ Parking benefits
• Pet discount plan

Who is Flock? Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone. Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers. Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded. We have raised over $700M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Bedrock Capital, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $.5B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years. The Opportunity Flock Safety is seeking an experienced Director of Government Relations to join our External Affairs team. We are looking for candidates based in the western U.S., and the role will require regular travel. You will be responsible for policy engagement and strategy development within your region, including direct interactions with government officials, managing outside consultants, and shaping the public policy environment at the state and local levels to support our business priorities. This position offers the opportunity to help shape the future of public safety by working with a diverse range of external and internal cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate will have an established political and public affairs network in the West, with experience in emerging technology, transportation, privacy, or public safety. The Skillset Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required. 8+ years of experience lobbying elected officials and staff in state government. Demonstrated experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns directly relevant to state government and major municipalities, including achieving short and long term milestones related to advancing policy, political and/or advocacy goals. An established political network across the western U.S., with emphasis in California. A strong public speaking presence, with the ability to represent Flock Safety before public policy audiences. You are a natural connector and relationship builder, with a track record of working with external and cross-functional partners to solve complex problem sets. Creative problem-solving and multi-tasking skills in time-sensitive settings, including experience driving projects supporting must-win business objectives. A high-level of comfort working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment - you thrive working in ambiguity. A shared passion in our mission to eliminate crime. What a typical week may look like 30% meeting with public officials: Supporting the company by engaging directly with elected officials and educating public policy stakeholders on Flock Safety’s contributions to enhancing public safety in the United States. 35% managing outside consulting teams: Be the point of contact for external partners in your region, managing complex proactive and reactive policy campaigns on behalf of Flock Safety and our customers. 20% representing Flock Safety at external events: You will have a regular presence at local and with third-party organizations in your region, working with a variety of public affairs partners to help advance our mission. 10% inform the business: Work with internal partners across Sales, Product, Legal, Communications, Operations, and more to help guide the business in your region, ensuring the perspectives of public policy audiences are considered as part of Flock Safety’s business strategy in-market. 5% collateral development: Support collateral development to help educate priority external affairs audiences and effectively tell our story. Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day. 90 Days at Flock We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days, lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired as a Director of Government Affairs at Flock Safety. The First 30 Days Complete the onboarding process and attend product briefings to familiarize yourself with Flock Safety. Meet with cross functional teams to develop and understand company objectives in key markets. At the end of 30 days, provide a detailed plan for executing state legislative and regulatory objectives and provide a roadmap for accomplishing objectives. Continue executing state plans and communicating progress. Write a 30-day assessment. Include: high level objectives, key inputs, progress, self assessment about where you need help, and what the next 60 days will look like The First 60 Days At the end of 60 Days, continue tweaking, adding to, and executing our agreed upon level plans Continue communicating cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to understand and support customer objectives Be prepared to succinctly describe our public policy engagement goals, strategies, and risk mitigation options in each state with active advocacy campaigns. 90 Days & Beyond At the end of 90 Days, you are rolling. By now, you should be able to fully support our public policy engagements with concise and accurate data, clear messaging, personal advocacy, and strategic thinking. You should have detailed plans that you’ve been executing with a coordinated team. And we should be on the path to expanding opportunities while mitigating threats to our business. The Interview Process We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way. Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter to chat through your background, what you could bring to Flock, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are. The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field. The Technical Assessment: Our technical assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Engineers may find themselves in coding interviews or architecture discussions, sales roles may present mock discovery calls, and leadership roles may craft 90 day plans. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day. The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners. The Executive Review : A chance to meet an executive in your function and view Flock from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more. The Perks Salary & Equity : In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of $165,000 - $215, 00 as well as stock options. Use what you need PTO : We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays and your birthday off! Salary & Equity : In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of $1 6,000 - 240,000 as well as stock options. ️ Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees : including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match. Family Leave : All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time. Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven , a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. We will reimburse $1 ,000 a year for adoption, surrogacy, or fertility. Mental Health: All employees receive an annual subscription to Headspace . Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions. WFH Stipend: 150 per month to cover the costs of working from home. Productivity Stipend: 250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more. Home Office Stipend: A one-time 750 to help you create your dream office. Coworking Space: If you’re not local to our ATL HQ, we’ll provide $250 a month to get you set up with an All Access Membership to WeWork (or a local coworking space in your area). Pet Insurance: We’ve partnered with Pumpkin to provide insurance for our employee’s fur babies. Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process. Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process. At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Who is Flock? Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone. Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers. Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded. We have raised over $700M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Bedrock Capital, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $.5B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years. The Opportunity Flock Safety is seeking an experienced Director of Government Relations to join our External Affairs team. We are looking for candidates based in the western U.S., and the role will require regular travel. You will be responsible for policy engagement and strategy development within your region, including direct interactions with government officials, managing outside consultants, and shaping the public policy environment at the state and local levels to support our business priorities. This position offers the opportunity to help shape the future of public safety by working with a diverse range of external and internal cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate will have an established political and public affairs network in the West, with experience in emerging technology, transportation, privacy, or public safety. The Skillset Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required. 8+ years of experience lobbying elected officials and staff in state government. Demonstrated experience creating and implementing advocacy campaigns directly relevant to state government and major municipalities, including achieving short and long term milestones related to advancing policy, political and/or advocacy goals. An established political network across the western U.S., with emphasis in California. A strong public speaking presence, with the ability to represent Flock Safety before public policy audiences. You are a natural connector and relationship builder, with a track record of working with external and cross-functional partners to solve complex problem sets. Creative problem-solving and multi-tasking skills in time-sensitive settings, including experience driving projects supporting must-win business objectives. A high-level of comfort working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment - you thrive working in ambiguity. A shared passion in our mission to eliminate crime. What a typical week may look like 30% meeting with public officials: Supporting the company by engaging directly with elected officials and educating public policy stakeholders on Flock Safety’s contributions to enhancing public safety in the United States. 35% managing outside consulting teams: Be the point of contact for external partners in your region, managing complex proactive and reactive policy campaigns on behalf of Flock Safety and our customers. 20% representing Flock Safety at external events: You will have a regular presence at local and with third-party organizations in your region, working with a variety of public affairs partners to help advance our mission. 10% inform the business: Work with internal partners across Sales, Product, Legal, Communications, Operations, and more to help guide the business in your region, ensuring the perspectives of public policy audiences are considered as part of Flock Safety’s business strategy in-market. 5% collateral development: Support collateral development to help educate priority external affairs audiences and effectively tell our story. Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day. 90 Days at Flock We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days, lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired as a Director of Government Affairs at Flock Safety. The First 30 Days Complete the onboarding process and attend product briefings to familiarize yourself with Flock Safety. Meet with cross functional teams to develop and understand company objectives in key markets. At the end of 30 days, provide a detailed plan for executing state legislative and regulatory objectives and provide a roadmap for accomplishing objectives. Continue executing state plans and communicating progress. Write a 30-day assessment. Include: high level objectives, key inputs, progress, self assessment about where you need help, and what the next 60 days will look like The First 60 Days At the end of 60 Days, continue tweaking, adding to, and executing our agreed upon level plans Continue communicating cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to understand and support customer objectives Be prepared to succinctly describe our public policy engagement goals, strategies, and risk mitigation options in each state with active advocacy campaigns. 90 Days & Beyond At the end of 90 Days, you are rolling. By now, you should be able to fully support our public policy engagements with concise and accurate data, clear messaging, personal advocacy, and strategic thinking. You should have detailed plans that you’ve been executing with a coordinated team. And we should be on the path to expanding opportunities while mitigating threats to our business. The Interview Process We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way. Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter to chat through your background, what you could bring to Flock, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are. The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field. The Technical Assessment: Our technical assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Engineers may find themselves in coding interviews or architecture discussions, sales roles may present mock discovery calls, and leadership roles may craft 90 day plans. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day. The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners. The Executive Review : A chance to meet an executive in your function and view Flock from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more. The Perks Salary & Equity : In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of $165,000 - $215, 00 as well as stock options. Use what you need PTO : We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays and your birthday off! Salary & Equity : In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of $1 6,000 - 240,000 as well as stock options. ️ Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees : including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match. Family Leave : All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time. Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven , a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. We will reimburse $1 ,000 a year for adoption, surrogacy, or fertility. Mental Health: All employees receive an annual subscription to Headspace . Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions. WFH Stipend: 150 per month to cover the costs of working from home. Productivity Stipend: 250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more. Home Office Stipend: A one-time 750 to help you create your dream office. Coworking Space: If you’re not local to our ATL HQ, we’ll provide $250 a month to get you set up with an All Access Membership to WeWork (or a local coworking space in your area). Pet Insurance: We’ve partnered with Pumpkin to provide insurance for our employee’s fur babies. Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process. Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process. At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Michael Best Strategies is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized Government Affairs Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Washington, D.C. or Waukesha, WI . This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to play a critical role in supporting strategic initiatives, client service, and operational excellence across our government affairs practice.

Responsibilities & Duties:

As a Government Affairs Coordinator , you will be expected to:

• Manage the professional schedules, including setting up internal and external meetings and conference calls for our staff and clients, administrative offices and other stakeholders.
• Exercise independent judgment in managing priorities, anticipating needs, and resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to assigned office(s), including document management and process oversight.
• Lead and contribute to research, special projects, and strategic initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Identify areas where process improvement is needed and escalate when appropriate.
• Assist in governance process as it relates to all key Strategies wide documents/templates. Maintain Strategies most current documents/templates on SharePoint site.
• Provide monthly and year-to-date reporting as assigned on key metrics.
• Take on other administrative needs including copying, printing, mailing, etc.
• Serve as a liaison to C-suite executives and internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and discretion.
• Event Planning:
• Support internal and external event planning, including logistics and communications.
• Be an active representative for our team in relationship-building and brand-messaging to strengthen our network and client base.

Knowledge Base & Education:

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent professional experience required.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, consistently delivering high quality results with a consistent attention to detail.
• Professional client service manner, responsiveness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and persuasively (written and oral) and work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under aggressive time constraints.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-through and project management skills.
• Proactive problem solver with a forward-thinking mindset.
• Ability to anticipate and adapt to fast moving work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Technology savvy, with an advanced-level proficiency in MS Office.
• Willingness to work beyond standard hours when necessary to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Valid authorization to work in the US.

Who We Are

Michael Best Strategies helps companies accelerate their success through a combination of strategic business consulting, lobbying and government relations, strategic public affairs and communications as well as procurement and defense. We help companies advance their business objectives by connecting them with influential allies, including Government Officials, Industry Leaders and Innovators, Consumer Segments, Media, and Communities and Stakeholders. The firm has thrived by providing each client a diverse team of professionals with the experience, skills and relationships necessary to help them achieve their goals more quickly and fully.

The Location

We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); and North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); California (Los Angeles); Nebraska (Lincoln) and Washington D.C. Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our clients. This position will be held in our Washington D.C. or Waukesha, WI office.

Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, all programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

Learning and Growth

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Total Compensation

• Competitive Base Pay
• Annual Merit Reviews and Discretionary Incentive Pay

Planning for the Future

• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• Short & Long Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave

Culture and Workplace

• Respected organization with Collaborative Culture
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
• Contemporary Work Environment
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate
• Performance Recognition

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

Recruitment agencies: Michael Best is not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email address or any Firm employees. Michael Best is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

For District of Columbia applicants only (as required by the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023): The annual compensation range for this position in our DC office is between $75,000 and $5,000. Compensation is determined based on qualifications and experience. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP and Michael Best Strategies LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at or to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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• Document and track the department's databases of complaints, inquiries, and elected officials' contact information to track state, local, and community issues. Communicate with various internal departments to formulate and send responses subject to final departmental approval.
• Coordinate staff calendars and meeting scheduling for Govt Affairs managers (assist directors, directors) for internal, interagency, and external engagement with elected officials, community board, and partner agencies.
• Assist the Sr. Director of Government and Community Relations and staff with essential support functions related to government & community relations and general administrative duties.
• Provide support to the larger Policy & External Affairs department for community outreach events, assisting MTA representatives in sharing information and collecting feedback
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to coordinate timely and effective responses to correspondence.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal legislative and political processes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies. External agencies may include the Governor's Office for New York State, New York City government, elected and other public officials, as well as any staff located at other federal or state agencies or authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high profile, high pressure environment effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Liberal Studies, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field from an accredited college.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in one or more of the following areas: Government Relations, Legislative Affairs, External Communications, Internal Communications, Political Communications, Government agency, and Community based outreach and public relations.

• At least 3 years in a clerical/administrative role.
• Prior experience working in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body.
• Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures.

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Michael Best Strategies is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized Government Affairs Coordinator to join our dynamic team in Washington, D.C. or Waukesha, WI . This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to play a critical role in supporting strategic initiatives, client service, and operational excellence across our government affairs practice.

Responsibilities & Duties:

As a Government Affairs Coordinator , you will be expected to:

• Manage the professional schedules, including setting up internal and external meetings and conference calls for our staff and clients, administrative offices and other stakeholders.
• Exercise independent judgment in managing priorities, anticipating needs, and resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to assigned office(s), including document management and process oversight.
• Lead and contribute to research, special projects, and strategic initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Identify areas where process improvement is needed and escalate when appropriate.
• Assist in governance process as it relates to all key Strategies wide documents/templates. Maintain Strategies most current documents/templates on SharePoint site.
• Provide monthly and year-to-date reporting as assigned on key metrics.
• Take on other administrative needs including copying, printing, mailing, etc.
• Serve as a liaison to C-suite executives and internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and discretion.
• Event Planning:
• Support internal and external event planning, including logistics and communications.
• Be an active representative for our team in relationship-building and brand-messaging to strengthen our network and client base.

Knowledge Base & Education:

• Bachelors degree, or equivalent professional experience required.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, consistently delivering high quality results with a consistent attention to detail.
• Professional client service manner, responsiveness, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and persuasively (written and oral) and work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under aggressive time constraints.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-through and project management skills.
• Proactive problem solver with a forward-thinking mindset.
• Ability to anticipate and adapt to fast moving work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Technology savvy, with an advanced-level proficiency in MS Office.
• Willingness to work beyond standard hours when necessary to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Valid authorization to work in the US.

Who We Are

Michael Best Strategies helps companies accelerate their success through a combination of strategic business consulting, lobbying and government relations, strategic public affairs and communications as well as procurement and defense. We help companies advance their business objectives by connecting them with influential allies, including Government Officials, Industry Leaders and Innovators, Consumer Segments, Media, and Communities and Stakeholders. The firm has thrived by providing each client a diverse team of professionals with the experience, skills and relationships necessary to help them achieve their goals more quickly and fully.

The Location

We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); and North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); California (Los Angeles); Nebraska (Lincoln) and Washington D.C. Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our clients. This position will be held in our Washington D.C. or Waukesha, WI office.

Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, all programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

Learning and Growth

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Total Compensation

• Competitive Base Pay
• Annual Merit Reviews and Discretionary Incentive Pay

Planning for the Future

• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• Short & Long Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave

Culture and Workplace

• Respected organization with Collaborative Culture
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
• Contemporary Work Environment
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate
• Performance Recognition

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.

Recruitment agencies: Michael Best is not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email address or any Firm employees. Michael Best is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

For District of Columbia applicants only (as required by the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023): The annual compensation range for this position in our DC office is between $75,000 and $5,000. Compensation is determined based on qualifications and experience. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP and Michael Best Strategies LLC (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at or to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Administrative, Writing/Editing, and General Business
• Industries Legal Services and Government Relations Services

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Description: Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Lockheed Martin Government Affairs (LMGA) and in support of the Vice President and General Counsel of Lockheed Martin Government Affairs, the successful candidate will perform paralegal duties in support the Vice President and General Counsel of Lockheed Martin Government Affairs (LMGA). Responsibilities include:

• CPS-008 sponsorships and business courtesy exception and agreement review, including the many events held at the Lockheed Martin Global Vision Center at 2121 Crystal Drive Arlington, Virginia.

• Develop, Update as necessary, and Deliver Compliance Training classes. Interfacing with responsible managers relative to their particular needs and concerns in this regard.

• Under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, manage lists of those included in the sweep, data calls, and regulatory filings

• Quarterly updates to LMGA Disclosure Controls and Procedures

• Audit support, including Internal Audit reviews of LD2, LD-203 filings and Lockheed Martin Employees’ Political Action Committee (LMEPAC)

• Drafting of LMGA policies and implementation of such policies

• State and Local Lobbying and Pay to Play Compliance: Director and Officer Surveys, including coordinating, supporting and advising Corporate Secretary’s Office, researching State and Local Laws, interfacing with outside counsel relative to underlying statutory schemes, filings and thresholds.

• Draft cease and desist letters with regard to external postings regarding LMGA events involving Members of Congress and Senate and Staffers who support such Members and Congressional and Senate Committees

• Assistance with PAC contributions, documentation, meetings, and Docusign

• In conjunction with the LMGA Associate General Counsel, support actions and responses to outside investigations and audits by the Defense Contract Audit Agency, the Office of Special Investigations, the Justice Department, the Government Accountability Office and other governmental bodies

• Responding to outside watchdog agencies relative to the Lockheed Martin’s Transparency Ratings

• Prepare Mandatory Disclosures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including disclosures from LMGA Domestic Field Offices

• Organization of Files, particularly those involving Legal and Policy Compliance with LDA, Federal Election laws, and state and local regulatory schemes relative to political activities, pay to play rules relative to Lockheed Martin contributions to state and local officials, and gifts and gratuities.

• Coordination of annual LMGA Anti-Corruption compliance Review and Certifications

• Review, drafting memo, and coordination of employees seeking government office under CPS 004 Political Activity

• Initial review and drafting of Conflict of Interest (COIN) reviews

• Consultant Package Reviews for Compliance with Revolving Door Statues and Post-Government Employment Restrictions

• Ensures LMGA Consultants are fully vetted and documentation is consistent with CRX-010 requirements; support due diligence reviews

• Draft LMGA consultant contracts with template and to include unique restrictions and variables as guided by LMGA Assoc. General Counsel and the Consultant Compliance & Strategy Team

• Send drafted agreements for execution using DocuSign and monitor/ensure timely execution of contracts

This is an on-site (4 days per week) position located at our Crystal City, Arlington facility. This position is also on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, as business allows.

What’s In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Basic Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate

• Must have technology acumen to enhance the candidate’s process and system orientation; ability to identify down-stream consequences of a course of action.

* Experience in legal affairs (e.g., corporate legal department or large law firm)

• Proficient in PowerPoint and DocuSign

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while continuing to maintain a pleasant and composed demeanor.

• Experience supporting executives in a highly-visible organization.

• Experience drafting legal agreements

Desired Skills:

-3+ years of practicing paralegal experience

-Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat

-Familiarity with Government or Legislative Affairs

Clearance Level: None

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

Relocation Available: Yes

Career Area: Legal

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First