Public affairs director advising Edelman’s technology clients on government relations, stakeholder engagement, and public policy. Leading client accounts, advocacy strategies, business development, and junior-team mentorship.
Responsibilities
Serve as the day-to-day strategic lead on client accounts, providing proactive advice and recommendations aligned with client objectives
Develop and execute integrated public affairs, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and issue management strategies
Anticipate emerging political, policy, regulatory, and reputational risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to clients
Lead client meetings, presentations, workshops, and strategic planning sessions independently
Build trusted advisor relationships with clients
Translate complex political, policy, and stakeholder developments into practical business insights
Develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, political staff, public servants, industry leaders, associations, and other stakeholders
Support advocacy campaigns, government engagement strategies, and stakeholder outreach initiatives
Monitor political, legislative, regulatory, procurement, and public policy developments
Represent clients and the firm at stakeholder meetings, industry events, conferences, and government engagements
Contribute to business development, proposals, client pitches, thought leadership, market intelligence, and relationship development
Oversee client work delivery for quality, timeliness, and strategic value
Provide direction, coaching, and mentorship to junior staff
Manage project teams and coordinate internal resources
Contribute to practice leadership, operational improvement, and knowledge sharing
Help maintain strong financial performance through project and resource management
Requirements
5-10 years of experience in government, public affairs, public policy, government relations, communications, political offices, advocacy organizations, consulting, or related fields
Demonstrated experience developing and executing public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategies
Strong understanding of government decision-making processes and policy development
Experience engaging directly with elected officials, political staff, public servants, industry associations, and external stakeholders
Proven ability to manage client relationships independently and provide strategic counsel
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience managing multiple priorities and working in a fast-paced client-service environment
Knowledge of public policy issues relevant to technology, infrastructure, healthcare, energy, economic development, or other regulated sectors
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