Government Relations and Political Engagement Specialist

Job description

Government Relations and Political Engagement Specialist The Opportunity: At Booz Allen, our Government Relations team serves as a strategic partner to the business by advancing the company 's public policy priorities, strengthening relationships with policymakers, and fostering trusted engagement across the political ecosystem. This unique position sits at the intersection of government relations, political engagement, operations, and strategic stakeholder management . Partnering closely with the Director of Strategic Engagement and the Booz Allen PAC Director, you will help execute enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance the company's visibility, credibility, influence, and access among policymakers, industry leaders, and key external stakeholders. We're looking for a highly organized, politically savvy, and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing multiple priorities, and enjoys turning strategy into execution. What You'll Do Support the development and execution of Booz Allen's federal government relations and political engagement strategies in alignment with enterprise priorities. Conduct policy, stakeholder, and political research to develop concise executive briefing materials, talking points, and strategic communications. Lead project planning and operational execution for strategic Government Relations initiatives, ensuring effective coordination across workstreams, timelines, and stakeholders. Coordinate executive engagements with external stakeholders, including scheduling, briefing preparation, logistics , and follow-up. Support planning surrounding congressional hearings, executive testimony, advocacy campaigns, and other high-profile government engagement activities. Drive operational excellence by maintaining project tracking systems, knowledge management resources, and internal communications that enhance team effectiveness. Coordinate team operations, including vendor onboarding, procurement activities, invoice processing, and administrative support. Support day-to-day administration of the Booz Allen Political Action Committee (PAC), including fundraising initiatives, contribution processing, disbursements, and governance activities. Develop communications and educational initiatives that increase employee awareness and participation in the PAC. Partner with Legal, Ethics, Finance, and external vendors to ensure compliance with campaign finance laws, lobbying disclosure requirements, corporate political activity policies, and applicable ethics regulations. Enhance political disclosure reporting through improved data management, reporting processes, and documentation. Identify compliance risks proactively while promoting a culture of integrity, transparency, and responsible political engagement. Foster strong working relationships with internal business leaders, trade associations, advocacy organizations, and external lobbying firms. Coordinate third-party engagement strategies and evaluate external partnerships to maximize advocacy and reputation effectiveness. Manage logistics for high-impact events, including political fundraisers, thought leadership forums, executive engagements, and facility visits. You Have: 5+ years of experience in government relations, political engagement, public policy, political compliance, or congressional affairs Experience with managing complex projects from planning through execution while balancing multiple competing priorities Experience with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel K nowledge of federal election law, FEC regulations, lobbying disclosure requirements, corporate political activity, and PAC governance Ability to display exceptional attention to detail and follow-through A bility to exercise sound judgment while handling confidential and politically sensitive information Ability to build productive relationships across business functions and with external stakeholders Bachelor's degree Nice If You Have: Experience with administering a corporate Political Action Committee (PAC) E xperience with federal election law, FEC regulations, lobbying compliance and corporate PAC governance Experience with supporting executive leaders and preparing briefing materials Knowledge of government relations tracking platforms and political intelligence tools Possession of excellent organizational skills Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a clear and persuasive style Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.