Government Affairs Technology & Competition

Senior Government Affairs Technology & CompetitionA bipartisan government relations and communications firm providing strategic advice to companies, trade associations, nonprofits, and individuals seeks a senior lobbyist to join its growing technology and competition practice. This role focuses on advocacy before congressional Republicans and a Republican administration, with an emphasis on technology, telecommunications, broadband, and competition policy.What You Will DoDevelop and execute federal advocacy strategies for Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, startups, and other clients on technology and competition issuesRepresent clients before Republican members of Congress and their staffs, the Executive Branch, federal regulatory agencies, industry coalitions, and other policy forumsLead client advocacy on technology policy, including telecommunications, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, privacy, broadband, media, FCC oversight, and platform competitionEngage with the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, particularly their Communications and Technology and Communications, Media, and Broadband subcommittees, which oversee FCC authorization and oversight, broadband deployment and access, spectrum policy, and wireless, wireline, satellite, cable, and media issuesNavigate competition and antitrust considerations affecting technology and telecom companies, including engagement with the House and Senate Judiciary Committees as appropriateMaintain active relationships with the Executive Office of the President, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Department of Commerce (including NTIA and NIST), and the Federal Communications CommissionCraft and execute strategic client engagement plans aligned with Republican policy priorities and messagingResearch, draft, and deliver policy updates, issue papers, one-pagers, and other advocacy materials for clients and policymakersSpot emerging legislative and regulatory developments and provide timely, actionable guidance to clientsContribute to business development efforts and help expand the firm's technology and competition practiceWhat You BringTen or more years of experience on Capitol Hill and/or in government affairs roles, with a strong background working with Republican members, committee staff, or administrationsDemonstrated expertise in issues under the jurisdiction of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; experience with Judiciary Committee work on competition and antitrust is a plusWell-established network of relationships with congressional Republicans and senior committee staff, Executive Branch officials within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the Department of Commerce, and federal regulators including the Federal Communications CommissionExpert knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory processes, particularly as they relate to technology, telecommunications, and broadbandAbility to translate complex client priorities into effective advocacy strategies for Republican policymakersHighly organized, with the ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort operating at both senior and junior levelsBenefits & GrowthUnlimited vacationGenerous health care and retirement benefitsClear advancement opportunitiesWe provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.