Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist
The Opportunity:
To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can create processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether analyzing proposed legislation, helping to build coalitions, or advising on key initiatives to support an immerging requirement, our clients need a consultant who can help manage interagency operations while managing responses to external inquiries in a timely manner. That is why we need you, an experienced intergovernmental affairs specialist who can provide high-quality legislative affairs support.
As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical consultant to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. You will work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. You’ll leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. You’ll maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assist with the management of current programs, and facilitate commercialization of successfully developed technologies.
You'll serve as an Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist helping clients to develop stakeholder management strategies, research non-Health and Human Services (HHS) government agencies, identify key programs that relate to ARPA-H, and draft reports on engagements. You will be responsible for effective communications, managing business processes, and building coalitions and diplomacy within the federal space for ARPA-H’s legislative affairs department. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving skill will enable the mission's success. This position is a hybrid role with Booz Allen. The candidate is expected to work onsite at a Booz Allen or client facility 20-50% of the time, as needed.
What You’ll Work On:
Research, identify, and track non-HHS funded programs such as NSF, DARPA, ARPA-E, ARPA-I, NIST, and DOE.
Conduct cross-walks with ARPA-H programs or as new programs are launched to identify agency outreach targets.
Identify key programs in relation to ARPA-H programs and detailed leadership points of contact within each of the agencies or programs.
Capture data into Intergovernmental tracking systems.
Create and maintain a dashboard of non-HHS interagency engagements and programs.
Draft reports on our engagement or on potential opportunities as required.
Create presentations tailored to agency or divisions.
Support outreach and scheduling with agency contacts.
Interact with clients, government officials, and other executives in various sectors.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
3+ years of experience identifying government funding or grants opportunities
3+ years of experience working with or in the federal government or engagement with the executive branch
3+ years of experience in outreach and engagement with government or corporate SMEs and leadership
Experience in legislative affairs, policy, or lobbying
Experience interacting and communicating with senior-level executives, including SES or GS-15
Experience in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to operate independently within a fast-paced start-up environment
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a Political Science field
Nice If You Have:
5+ years of experience identifying government funding or grants opportunities
5+ years of experience working with or in the federal government or engagement with the executive branch
5+ years of experience in outreach and engagement with government or corporate SMEs and leadership
2+ years of experience in an ARPA setting, including DARPA, ARPA-E, or IARPA
Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects effectively
Ability to pay strict attention to details and diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables
Possession of excellent communication, research, and writing skills
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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 $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (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 application process, 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.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
