Federal Relations Specialist - Office Of Government And Community Relations

Washington University in St. Louis

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Base: $53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / annually; bonus/eq...
Onsite
Monitoring congressional activities
Developing briefing materials
Managing dc office logistics
Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Federal Relations Specialist to enhance the visibility and influence of the university in Washington, DC. This role involves managing federal relations activities, administrative tasks, and programming, requiring a collaborative team player with relevant experience in government relations

Job Summary

  • The position will play a central role by leading efforts that advance the University’s federal priorities and by managing administrative, logistical, and programmatic functions of the DC office and federal relations personnel.
  • WashU Federal Relations engages decision makers on legislative, regulatory, or other policy activities that impact the University.
  • Benefits include up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, sick time, competitive health insurance, free Metro transit U-Pass, and a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

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Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Federal Relations Specialist to enhance the visibility and influence of the university in Washington, DC. This role involves managing federal relations activities, administrative tasks, and programming, requiring a collaborative team player with relevant experience in government relations.

Salary

Base: $53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Monitoring congressional activities
  • Developing briefing materials
  • Managing DC office logistics
  • Federal decisionmaker engagement
  • Lobbying disclosure reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Strong organizational and detail skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication
  • Ability to work independently
  • Proactive problem-solving skills
  • Discretion with sensitive information

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1 year relevant experience
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

Work Rights

Not specified

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