Government Relations Associate

Job overview

The Government Relations Associate role is hybrid and based in Austin, TX, with required travel to Dallas and Houston as requested or as client needs dictate; additional travel may be needed. Compensation is not specified. The associate supports the government relations practice and works directly with the Managing Director of Government Affairs. The role supports client advocacy through legislative and regulatory research, bill tracking, meeting and hearing participation, and preparation of client materials. It helps keep clients informed, maintains relationships with legislative and agency contacts, and supports the team’s lobbying and client-service work.

What you'll do

• Assist with legislative and regulatory strategies
• meet with legislators, staff, agency officials, and stakeholders
• build relationships with legislative offices and agency personnel
• draft testimony, bill language, amendments, and position statements
• serve as a day-to-day client contact
• prepare legislative updates and client materials
• research policy and political developments
• track bills, amendments, calendars, hearings, and agency meetings
• attend hearings and provide summaries
• maintain lobbying activity records
• support colleagues and business development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

government relations associate

hybrid

austin tx

dallas tx travel

houston tx travel

lobbying support

legislative monitoring

client service

texas legislature

policy research

legislative hearings

texas ethics commission

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Profit-sharing 401(k)
• paid parking or mass transit subsidy
• three weeks of vacation annually, increasing with tenure
• 10 holidays
• paid parental leave
• healthcare and wellness plans
• HSA employer contributions
• life and disability insurance
• employee assistance and health advocate services.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule varies with travel, legislative activity, and business needs; approximately five years of relevant experience and ability to register as a lobbyist with the Texas Ethics Commission are specified.

About the employer

Frontline Source Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Public Relations Agencies. Sector: 54.