Government Affairs Specialist Jobs
Government Affairs Specialist jobs are open from entry-level to director across corporations, trade associations, nonprofits, and lobbying firms, with common specializations in legislative affairs, regulatory compliance, and coalition building. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.
This new role within Government Affairs (GA) is Citi’s lead representative to U.S.-based government officials working on U.S. foreign policy affecting transatlantic relations between the United States and Europe, particularly those impacting financial services. Based in Washington, D.C., the role reports to the practice head leading the GA U.S. Foreign Policy team and leads political engagement with policymakers who shape the firm’s policy operating environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Citi’s lead advocate on U.S. foreign policy with officials focused on U.S.-Europe relations across the U.S. administration, U.S.-based multilateral institutions (e.g., the United Nations), and U.S.-based European embassies as well as thought leaders at relevant think tanks.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with external leaders shaping public policy. Engage leaders directly and strengthen relationships between Citi business leaders and senior government officials by developing and executing political engagement plans, including annual meeting plans, writing advocacy briefs, and talking points.
- Represent Citi’s public policy positions and advocate for the firm’s interests with portfolio officials. Develop and execute government engagement strategies to address policy issues prioritized by the practice head based on their business impact to Citi, with a focus on achieving outcomes that advance Citi’s policy objectives.
- Advise GA and business leaders on the business implications of government actions. Provide timely insight on political, legislative and policy developments, as well as emerging risks, and brief the practice head and internal colleagues as appropriate.
- Represent Citi at external events and public fora as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs or related field, including in government, a major corporation, trade association, or other business organization.
- Experience working on foreign policy related to financial. services and the transatlantic relationship. Familiarity with the intersection of tech and financial services a plus.
- Experience engaging senior business and government leaders
- Strong existing relationships with U.S. government officials.
- Demonstrated ability to work with coalitions, peers, consultants and external partners including trade associations and political organizations.
Competencies
- Public Policy and Political Insight and Business Acumen. Strong understanding of how government actions impact business decisions. Significant knowledge of the intersection of U.S. and European political trends and their implications for financial services policy. Demonstrated ability to translate political risk into effective advocacy strategy.
- Leadership. Team player able to build trusted relationships with senior-level policymakers and business partners. Experience coordinating and engaging colleagues and networks across geographies and functions. Effective communicator who can engage comfortably with a wide range of audiences.
- Results Orientation. Self-motivated, strategic, and outcomes-focused professional able to manage multiple priorities, operate effectively in ambiguity, and deliver high-quality work independently while partnering closely with senior leadership. Able to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution to advance government affairs objectives. Demonstrated ability to translate relationships, insights, and advocacy efforts into meaningful policy outcomes for the business.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
Communications and External Relations-
Job Family:
Government Affairs-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Washington District Of Columbia United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$182,400.00 - $273,600.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.-
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 19, 2026-
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right (opens in new window)
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.
This new role within Government Affairs (GA) is Citi’s lead representative to U.S.-based government officials working on U.S. foreign policy affecting transatlantic relations between the United States and Europe, particularly those impacting financial services. Based in Washington, D.C., the role reports to the practice head leading the GA U.S. Foreign Policy team and leads political engagement with policymakers who shape the firm’s policy operating environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Citi’s lead advocate on U.S. foreign policy with officials focused on U.S.-Europe relations across the U.S. administration, U.S.-based multilateral institutions (e.g., the United Nations), and U.S.-based European embassies as well as thought leaders at relevant think tanks.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with external leaders shaping public policy. Engage leaders directly and strengthen relationships between Citi business leaders and senior government officials by developing and executing political engagement plans, including annual meeting plans, writing advocacy briefs, and talking points.
- Represent Citi’s public policy positions and advocate for the firm’s interests with portfolio officials. Develop and execute government engagement strategies to address policy issues prioritized by the practice head based on their business impact to Citi, with a focus on achieving outcomes that advance Citi’s policy objectives.
- Advise GA and business leaders on the business implications of government actions. Provide timely insight on political, legislative and policy developments, as well as emerging risks, and brief the practice head and internal colleagues as appropriate.
- Represent Citi at external events and public fora as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs or related field, including in government, a major corporation, trade association, or other business organization.
- Experience working on foreign policy related to financial. services and the transatlantic relationship. Familiarity with the intersection of tech and financial services a plus.
- Experience engaging senior business and government leaders
- Strong existing relationships with U.S. government officials.
- Demonstrated ability to work with coalitions, peers, consultants and external partners including trade associations and political organizations.
Competencies
- Public Policy and Political Insight and Business Acumen. Strong understanding of how government actions impact business decisions. Significant knowledge of the intersection of U.S. and European political trends and their implications for financial services policy. Demonstrated ability to translate political risk into effective advocacy strategy.
- Leadership. Team player able to build trusted relationships with senior-level policymakers and business partners. Experience coordinating and engaging colleagues and networks across geographies and functions. Effective communicator who can engage comfortably with a wide range of audiences.
- Results Orientation. Self-motivated, strategic, and outcomes-focused professional able to manage multiple priorities, operate effectively in ambiguity, and deliver high-quality work independently while partnering closely with senior leadership. Able to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution to advance government affairs objectives. Demonstrated ability to translate relationships, insights, and advocacy efforts into meaningful policy outcomes for the business.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
-
Job Family Group:
Communications and External Relations-
Job Family:
Government Affairs-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Washington District Of Columbia United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$182,400.00 - $273,600.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
-
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.-
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 19, 2026-
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right (opens in new window)
-
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in government affairs specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, law, or a related field
- Experience in federal or state legislative, regulatory, or executive branch environments
- Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyze, and communicate policy developments
- Strong written and verbal advocacy skills including testimony and comment letters
- Familiarity with the legislative process, rulemaking procedures, and agency engagement
- Established professional network with government officials, trade groups, or advocacy coalitions
Tips for Your Government Affairs Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to policy context
Highlight the specific policy areas you've worked in, whether healthcare, energy, financial services, or transportation. Hiring managers want to see that your experience maps directly to their regulatory environment, not just generic government relations.
Demonstrate relationships without overstating them
Job postings for this role frequently ask for Hill experience or agency relationships. Describe the nature of those interactions precisely, such as staffing briefings or coordinating comment letters, rather than vague claims about congressional access.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists government affairs specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Signal fluency in both chambers and agencies
Many employers expect you to work across executive branch agencies and Congress simultaneously. Your resume should reflect experience or familiarity with both regulatory comment processes and legislative outreach, not just one side of the government relations function.
Prepare a policy portfolio or writing sample
Bring a one-page memo, a comment letter you drafted, or a legislative summary you authored to interviews. Government affairs roles are heavy on written communication, and showing concrete output immediately separates you from candidates who only describe their work.
Negotiate against the full compensation picture
Association and nonprofit government affairs roles often carry robust benefits, professional development budgets, and conference stipends that trade-off against base pay. Ask specifically about these before evaluating any offer against corporate-sector comparisons.
Government Affairs Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most government affairs specialists?
The companies hiring the most government affairs specialists right now include Google, Apple, and Walmart, with the largest share of openings in District of Columbia, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporations in heavily regulated industries and large trade associations tend to post the most consistently across the year.
How many government affairs specialist jobs are remote?
About 83% of government affairs specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role's reliance on in-person relationship-building often limits full flexibility. Monitoring, research, and writing-focused sub-roles within government affairs tend to offer the most remote availability, while positions centered on direct Hill or agency engagement typically require proximity to Washington, D.C. or a state capital.
How do you become a government affairs specialist?
Start by building direct government experience through internships, legislative staff positions, or roles inside a federal or state agency. From there, move into an advocacy, policy, or public affairs function at an association, corporation, or consulting firm. Develop a specialization in a regulated industry, build relationships across relevant agencies and legislative offices, and practice translating complex policy into clear stakeholder communications.
Can you get a government affairs specialist job with little experience?
Entry-level government affairs roles do exist, particularly at trade associations, advocacy nonprofits, and consulting firms that need staff to handle monitoring, research, and administrative coordination. Internships on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures, or inside a federal agency are the most direct bridge. Demonstrating that you can read a bill, track a rulemaking docket, and write a clear summary will carry more weight than a credential alone at the junior level.
What does the government affairs specialist interview process look like?
Expect an initial screening focused on your policy background and industry familiarity, followed by a substantive round with the government affairs director or a senior policy lead. Many employers include a written exercise, such as drafting a one-page position statement or summarizing a recent regulatory development. Final rounds often involve meeting cross-functional partners in legal, communications, or executive leadership who rely on the government affairs function.
Where can I find and apply to government affairs specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to government affairs specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your policy background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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