Overview
Government Affairs Coordinator Jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area at BGR Group
Title: Government Affairs Coordinator
Company: BGR Group
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Government Affairs Coordinator
State & Local Advocacy Practice Group
BGR Group, a premier bipartisan government affairs and strategic advisory firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Government Affairs Coordinator to support a team of senior bipartisan lobbyists in delivering exceptional client service and advocacy support.
Position Summary
The Government Affairs Coordinator serves as a key operational and administrative partner to BGR principals and practice group members. This role supports day-to-day operations, client communications, scheduling, and advocacy efforts across a broad range of policy issues.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong judgment, professionalism, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Operational Support
- Manage high-volume, evolving calendars for senior lobbyists
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, conference room preparation, briefing materials, client hospitality, and follow-up items
- Greet clients and guests and help maintain a professional, welcoming office environment
- Prepare background memos, itineraries, and materials for client meetings, congressional briefings, conferences, and events
- Arrange travel and process expense reports through Concur
- Track deadlines, deliverables, and action items across multiple client accounts and internal projects
- Maintain organized filing systems, contact lists, distribution lists, and administrative records
- Support onboarding, event coordination, and other operational needs for the practice group
Client Service & Communications
- Serve as a point of contact for clients, congressional offices, executive branch agencies, state associations, and internal stakeholders
- Support client engagement through timely communication and coordination
- Draft, proofread, format, and edit client materials, including policy briefs, newsletters, election updates, and slide decks
- Coordinate distribution of client materials and follow-up communications
- Maintain and update client information in Salesforce
Team & Practice Group Coordination
- Collaborate with principals and other practice groups on cross-functional client initiatives
- Assist with hearings, fly-ins, board meetings, conferences, and special events
- Provide operational support to ensure efficient day-to-day workflow
- Help improve administrative processes and team efficiency
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of administrative, government, political, or related experience strongly preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Experience using AI-powered workplace tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms to support research, writing, workflow efficiency, and client service
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Concur, Salesforce, and related office technologies
Work Environment
This position is based in BGR Group’s Washington, D.C. office and requires in-person attendance five days per week to support a highly collaborative team environment and frequent client-facing meetings and events.
Compensation and Benefits
- $60-75k salary with generous benefits
- Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)
- On-site parking pass or stipend for public transportation (located above Metro Center)
