Unknown Company

Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs

washington, dc • Posted 3 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Other

What You Will Do

As Senior Director, you will:

  • Produce crisp, investor-ready political analysis connecting Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies, and markets
  • Write tight, two-page analytical briefs distilling complex political developments into actionable insight
  • Provide bottom-line political judgments for hedge funds, asset managers, private equity firms, corporates, and global banks
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior global executives navigating U.S. political risk
  • Respond rapidly to client requests with tailored, high-confidence insight
  • Lead senior-level client engagements, including briefings, roundtables, webinars, and private sessions
  • Collaborate with research and commercial teams to expand a sophisticated global client base
  • Your analysis will directly influence major investment decisions and the strategic thinking of Fortune 100 leaders and international financial institutions.

What We’re Looking For

Required Background & Experience

  • 10+ years’ experience in U.S. policy, politics, or congressional leadership
  • Senior leadership experience on Capitol Hill, including: Chief of Staff; Deputy Chief of Staff; Majority or Minority Staff Director; Legislative Director or Communications Director at the leadership level
  • Deep Republican network and credibility with GOP leadership
  • Strong familiarity with Trump-era policymaking , current legislative priorities, and intra-party dynamics
  • Ability to deliver clear, decisive judgments without extensive runway

Exceptional Writing & Communication Skills (Critical)

This is a writing-intensive, judgment-driven role . Success depends on:

  • Proven ability to write concise, high-impact political analysis for sophisticated audiences
  • Comfort tailoring tone and framing for: Hedge funds and asset managers, Corporates and CEOs, International financial institutions
  • Ability to translate political complexity into clear, actionable insight without losing nuance
  • Confidence delivering bottom-line conclusions with sharp supporting logic

Additional Requirements

  • Deep understanding of legislative process, fiscal policy, regulation, and political risk
  • Ability to perform under time pressure
  • Based in Washington, D.C. (flexibility for exceptional candidates)

Whom We Are Seeking

We are targeting senior Republican Capitol Hill professionals , including:

  • Chiefs of Staff or Deputy Chiefs of Staff to U.S. Senators or Members of Congress
  • Majority or Minority Staff Directors
  • Chiefs of Staff to Committee Chairs or Ranking Members
  • Senior Committee leadership staff with broad jurisdiction and decision-making authority

Committee Leadership Backgrounds of Interest

We are particularly interested in candidates with senior staff leadership experience on the following committees:

U.S. Senate

  • Senate Appropriations
  • Senate Finance
  • Senate Foreign Relations
  • Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs
  • Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation
  • Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP)

U.S. House of Representatives

  • House Ways & Means
  • House Appropriations
  • House Oversight & Accountability
  • House Budget

Candidates may be currently serving or have recently completed their tenure on the Hill.

Why This Role

This position allows you to:

  • Remain central to U.S. politics without the constraints of Capitol Hill
  • Apply your judgment to global markets and corporate strategy
  • Join a respected global advisory platform where Washington expertise is the differentiator
  • Maintain the pace, relevance, and intellectual challenge of senior Hill leadership — with private-sector compensation

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Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs in washington at Unknown Company

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