Job Title: Policy Analyst

Anticipated Start Date: January, 2025

Employment Type: Full-time (average of 40+ hours per week)

Location: Washington, DC (hybrid)

Residency Type: Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship (e.g., citizen, lawful permanent resident)

Application Deadline: None; Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Tiber Creek Group is a premier, bipartisan government relations firm providing specialized talent and service offerings to deliver custom solutions for industry leaders. For decades, our lobbyists and consultants have served as trusted advisors to Washington’s key players. Industry leaders continue to choose Tiber Creek Group because we deliver premium results, and our partnerships are built to last. We are dedicated and committed to our clients, which is why over half have been with us for ten years or more.

DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with deep intellectual curiosity and a passion for public policy to join our team. This Policy Analyst will be responsible for a portfolio that includes financial services, tax, and international trade. You will work with other Policy Analysts and Research Assistants as well as directly with lobbyists to manage and deliver qualitative analysis and consulting services to a variety of clients, including private companies, trade associations, non-profit organizations, and government entities. You will be expected to exercise problem-solving skills, cover congressional hearings, and review policies in order to produce memos that analyze and distill the most relevant information for our clients.

This position will provide you with opportunities to develop expertise in a variety of policy topics, as well as apply new skills in a supportive and collaborative work environment. You will work alongside a team of policy professionals who are committed to your success and overall professional development. The office has a true open door policy and mentorship program to help foster and maintain positive working relationships.

We have found that successful employees have a positive helpful attitude and are always interested in learning while taking on new and challenging projects. Tiber Creek Group emphasizes teamwork and encourages collaboration at all levels. As such, an employee’s willingness to work in-office will be a key component to their success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· A bachelor’s degree is required.

· The ideal candidate would have a background in one or more of the policy areas, particularly financial services, and tax policy, as well as a broad knowledge of and experience with the legislative process.

· Candidates should have at least one-year of professional work experience. Hill experience is also valuable, but not required. (Hill experience can be in the form of congressional internships).

· Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with a proven track record of producing high-quality, client-ready work.

· Ability to quickly process new information, distill it into key points and communicate clearly.

· Self-starter who can seamlessly pivot between working independently and in a team environment.

· Analytical thinker who has strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

· Ability to work in fast-paced environments and work under pressure to reliably meet competing deadlines and balance multiple priorities.

· Growth mindset focused on self-driven, continual learning.

· Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· An MPP or similar advanced degree is highly desired.

· Two to three years of additional experience covering financial services, tax, and trade policy.

· Strong project management skills.

· Experience communicating effectively with different types of audiences, as well as the ability to adjust written materials to meet specific client needs.

· Client management experience, including communicating directly with clients (e.g., emails, video calls, in-person meetings, and formal presentations).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Initiate and conduct research and analysis in the key issue areas – financial services, tax, and trade policy on behalf of the internal lobbying team as well as clients.

· Write and distribute a weekly congressional floor schedule and recap, in addition to relevant financial services news, hearings, and administration events in the weekly “Financial Services Week Ahead.”

· Watch and monitor hearings, markups, administration events, conferences, and briefings. Provide full memos and/or summary readouts within 24 hours or less. Occasionally provide live updates to clients during hearings.

· Maintain, update, and distribute legislation trackers for clients.

· Provide analysis of issues, develop briefing materials, and update internal lobbying team and clients on ongoing matters and new developments in real-time. Synthesize and communicate complex issues in clear and actionable ways.

· Work with lobbyists and/or directly with clients to produce specific research projects as needed.

· Assist lobbyists with proposal writing and editing as well as presentation preparation for client pitches.

· Identify and distribute relevant legislative materials, including hearing notices, witness lists and transcripts, and legislation.

· Participate in client meetings. Prepare agendas and take notes with action items for distribution to the internal/external client team.

· Identify relevant issues and conduct research and provide relevant background information for potential new business.

· Build, establish, and maintain strong working relationships with clients, so they feel comfortable reaching out to you directly, as an extension of their office.

· Collaborate with the Financial Services Research Assistant, delegating tasks such as project support and coverage of hearings, as needed.

If you have a passion for public policy and are interested in working in a collaborative environment with professionals committed to your development, we want to hear from you. We welcome applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we recognize that skills and competencies can show up in different ways. If you meet many of the qualifications, but not all, we still encourage you to apply.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Tiber Creek Group offers employees:

· Competitive salaries with performance based year-end bonuses.

· Profit sharing contributions to your 401K with immediate vesting.

· 100% employer-paid, platinum-rated health insurance plan (we also cover 50% of dependent premiums).

· Dental, vision, disability (short and long-term), and life insurance are also included.

· Three (3) weeks of PTO, with an additional week added after the fourth year, and over 10 holidays, including the last week of the year.

· Hybrid work environment with the option to work remotely 1-2 days per week, and additional flexibility during congressional recess in August.

· Access to professional development opportunities, mentorships, training, and resources.

· Smart benefits for metro or parking reimbursement, up to $300 per month.

· Paid parental leave.

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