Government Relations Specialist

Job overview

The Government Relations Specialist role is onsite in Washington, DC, with an annual salary of $121,785–$158,322. The Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Government Relations represents the Institution before Congress, executive agencies, and state and local governments. The specialist helps formulate and implement legislative and policy initiatives by analyzing legislation, advising Smithsonian staff on strategies, preparing briefings and correspondence, and maintaining relationships with policymakers. This work helps advance the Institution’s interests and keep relevant teams informed about legislative developments.

What you'll do

• Analyze pending legislation and track proposals affecting the Smithsonian
• advise staff on strategies to advance institutional objectives
• prepare bill reports, briefings, position papers, talking points, speeches, and background materials
• contribute to testimony and congressional correspondence
• represent the Director at meetings
• build and maintain relationships with congressional, federal, state, and local government contacts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

government relations

legislative affairs

congressional relations

policy analysis

government liaison

briefing materials

washington dc

smithsonian institution

$121,785–$158,322 annually

trust fund

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• transit benefits
• leave
• 403(b) retirement plan
• discounts
• child care
• and flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Trust Fund appointment; requires firsthand congressional office experience and knowledge of the legislative process.

About the employer

Smithsonian Institution is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.