Government Affairs Associate (Health Team)

FGS Global, a leading strategic communications and government relations consulting firm, is seeking an organized and detail-oriented junior professional. This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office.

Administrative support for Partners in Government Affairs, including:

• →Coordinate internal and external meeting scheduling
• →Take notes during client and internal meetings
• →Coordinate and handle travel

Support general client work and new business efforts, including:

• →Prep for regular client and internal meetings and draft agendas to guide those meetings
• →Assist in drafting FGS proposals and decks
• →Research for documents and meeting preparation
• →Draft memos and letters for clients
• →Draft weekly or biweekly newsletters for clients
• →Cover hearings, note key developments in real time and complete write ups
• →Track key issues and developments for clients in real time

Key issue areas include:

• →Provider/Payer issues
• →Public health
• →Medical device issues
• →Health care appropriations
• →Health care technology
• →Women’s health care and related issues

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated interest in health care policy
• Previous internship experience in government affairs/communications field is desirable
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint
• Ability to become a strong communicator and analytical thinker
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Genuine interest in policy and politics generally 

FGS is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or age.