Research Director

GuidePost Strategies • Full-time • Washington DC-Baltimore Area, US • 1m ago

GuidePost Strategies is a federal strategic consulting and government affairs firm which assists clients in comprehensive message positioning, legislative strategy, issue management, and advocacy.

This position will be an integral part of the team, leading the research team and operations.

Responsibilities:

Monitor daily news and provide the internal team with relevant updates
Track legislation and regulations at the federal level
Assist with drafting research memos and policy communications to clients
Research and author a morning newsletter (Tuesday-Friday), a Sunday evening newsletter, and as-it-happens news updates
Conduct daily research as necessary
Attend and report on hearings and briefings of interest to clients
Manage interns and run the internship program
Send all-client email blasts
Other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree required
2-4 years of Hill experience required (i.e. Legislative Assistant/Correspondent, Press Secretary/Communications Director, etc.)
Policy or communications experience

Qualifications:

Exceptional written and oral communication skills
An interest in current events and policy issues
Ability to work independently under strict deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
Ability to multitask
Previous experience in a government affairs environment and knowledge of Congress/the legislative process is preferred
Salary commensurate with experience