Job Number:
HC-03905
Date Posted:
March 19, 2026
Position Title:
Government Affairs Lead
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Project On Government Oversight (POGO)
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$68,000 – $83,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
POGO is looking for a talented Government Affairs Lead to help advance POGO’s legislative priorities by executing and organizing legislative and executive branch focused advocacy campaigns.Execute legislative and executive based advocacy campaigns to make meaningful progress on strategic policy priorities, including but not limited to identifying potential vehicles for accomplishing policy change, identifying key targets, identifying what materials would be useful to drive the campaign forward, and advising on optimal sequencing of campaign steps.Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in congressional offices, committees, federal agencies, or civil society – or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Responsibilities:
• Execute legislative and executive based advocacy campaigns to make meaningful progress on strategic policy priorities
• Develop relationships with key legislative, executive, and external stakeholders to advance POGO’s strategic policy priorities
• Strategically disseminate POGO’s investigative and policy work to Congressional offices and various coalitions and listservs POGO participates in
• Advise subject matter experts on one-sheeters, hearing questions, oversight letters, agency public comments, reports, analysis pieces, testimony, op-eds and other articles
• Represent POGO at high-level meetings with Executive Branch officials and Congressional staff
• Represent POGO’s policy analysis and positions in the news media (print, radio, TV, podcasts, etc.)
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in congressional offices, committees, federal agencies, or civil society – or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a nonpartisan, collaborative, respectful manner with diverse stakeholders
• Strong working knowledge of Congressional procedures and the legislative process
• Ability to think critically and apply POGO’s previous work/policy positions to new issue areas, with an eye toward identifying the system reform angle
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on the soft skills that make an effective advocate including high social and emotional intelligence
Instructions:
Submit cover letter and resume. No phone calls please.
Other:
POGO is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
