Director of Government Affairs - Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

About the Firm

The Jones Group is one of Alabama’s premier government affairs and strategy firms. Our work spans government relations, strategy + consulting, and management services, helping clients navigate political, regulatory, and market environments.

Position Overview

The Director of Government Affairs is a senior member of the team responsible for leading advocacy strategies, managing key client accounts, and serving as a trusted advisor to both clients and policymakers. This role combines deep policy expertise, relationship management, and leadership, with a focus on driving measurable impact for clients and expanding the firm’s reputation and influence.

Key Responsibilities

Client Strategy & Leadership

• Serve as lead strategist for multiple client accounts, ensuring delivery of high-impact government affairs strategies.
• Provide clients with actionable insights on legislative and regulatory developments
• Oversee the overall client portfolio, ensuring services are executed on time, within scope, and at a high standard of quality.
• Lead client meetings, prepare strategic briefs, prepare timely client reports and represent clients before state and local officials.

Advocacy & Representation

• Represent clients before the Alabama Legislature, executive agencies, and local government.
• Draft position papers, testimony, and talking points.
• Testify before committees and facilitate high-level meetings between clients and policymakers.

Business Development & Firm Growth

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow the government affairs practice.
• Mentor and coach junior staff, building the next generation of talent.
• Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership through media, events, and industry engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MPA, or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in years of government affairs, legislative, or regulatory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in overseeing teams and deliverables.
• Established relationships within Alabama state and local government.
• Strong track record of managing clients and delivering results.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Salary

Negotiable, Based Upon Experience

Company Description

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OUR VISION
The Jones Group’s commitment to every client is to act with integrity, and to deliver the highest level of service and efficacy. Our clients count on us to build key connections within the government, corporate, education, and non-profit sectors uniquely positioning us to leverage those relationships to achieve our clients’ growth and expansion goals. We are prepared and equipped to deliver the results you need before executive, legislative, and regulatory bodies at every level of government.

Everyone has a message but knowing what to say and how to say it does not always come easily. No matter the application, we can help you develop an effective message that speaks, acts, and gets results. Our clients count on us for delivery of the right message to the right recipient at the right time!

Issues that concern today's businesses are incredibly dynamic and require focused attention and insight to stay ahead. We will be your eyes, ears, and hands wherever you need us, leveraging our technology assets to monitor the issues you care about while protecting your interests at every step of the way.

Company Description

alabamastatecapitolbuilding2.jpg\r\nOUR VISION\r\nThe Jones Group’s commitment to every client is to act with integrity, and to deliver the highest level of service and efficacy. Our clients count on us to build key connections within the government, corporate, education, and non-profit sectors uniquely positioning us to leverage those relationships to achieve our clients’ growth and expansion goals. We are prepared and equipped to deliver the results you need before executive, legislative, and regulatory bodies at every level of government.\r\n \r\nEveryone has a message but knowing what to say and how to say it does not always come easily. No matter the application, we can help you develop an effective message that speaks, acts, and gets results. Our clients count on us for delivery of the right message to the right recipient at the right time!\r\n \r\nIssues that concern today's businesses are incredibly dynamic and require focused attention and insight to stay ahead. We will be your eyes, ears, and hands wherever you need us, leveraging our technology assets to monitor the issues you care about while protecting your interests at every step of the way.