Job Number:
HC-05058
Date Posted:
April 13, 2026
Position Title:
Business Development Specialist – Public Affairs
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
ColdSpark
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Base salary of $125,000+ with performance-based commission — strong performers have meaningful upside
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Business Development Specialist – Public AffairsBuild and manage a targeted pipeline of corporations, trade associations, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations with active or emerging public affairs needsA deep, active network across DC’s public affairs, policy, political, or advocacy world—not a list of contacts, but real relationships
Responsibilities:
• Identify policy shifts, regulatory developments, and political dynamics before they show up in an RFP and position ColdSpark ahead of the curve
• Develop relationships with decision-makers, influencers, and partners across the DC ecosystem
• Translate what you’re hearing in the field into actionable business development strategy
• Collaborate with partners on targeting, messaging, and pitch development
• Track your pipeline with discipline and close with follow-through
Qualifications:
• A track record of generating business through relationship-driven development, not inbound leads
• Sharp instincts for reading the political and policy environment and spotting emerging demand
• The ability to operate independently, set your own priorities, and create momentum without waiting for direction
• A confident, credible presence in high-stakes environments — you’re comfortable in any room
• Background in public affairs, political consulting, government relations, advocacy, or a closely adjacent field
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
