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Public Affairs Specialist

You will be based out of the Washington, DC office, working directly with McKinsey’s central Public Affairs team as well as with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Washington DC
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Who You'll Work With

You will work with the Public Affairs team as it builds-out a world-class public affairs function.
You will collaborate frequently with key internal stakeholders, including colleagues from legal, compliance, and communications teams through support for firm leaders on emerging trends, opportunities, and threats as it pertains to the firm’s initiatives around the world.

What You'll Do

In this role you will directly support the shaping of public affairs priorities and executing against them. This role will prioritize the effective positioning of McKinsey as a thought leader and the development and cultivation of relationships with key stakeholders.
You will support and shape priority projects which include implementing the firm’s public affairs strategy, supporting reputation building and stakeholder engagement. 
You will work to maintain effective relationships on behalf of the firm with key policymakers with a goal of educating on the firm's value proposition.  
You will serve as an ambassador of McKinsey, by representing the firm in key forums and keeping firm interests at the forefront. 

Qualifications

  • 3+ years' professional experience in Public Affairs or equivalent; preferably with high exposure to U.S. Government  
  • Congressional, gubernatorial policy or political experience strongly preferred with knowledge and understanding of key policymakers and external partners 
  • Excellent communicator with strong writing and storytelling skills and the ability to work together with internal and external stakeholders at different levels 
  • Skilled in building trust-based relationship 
  • Able to work independently and to balance multiple workstreams simultaneously
Industries
  • Public Sector
Capabilities
  • Firm Administration
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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US states require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the range for new joiners for this role in the United States is $124,500 - $171,200. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to an individual's assigned office location, experience and expertise. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey�s discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, McKinsey offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

Job Skill Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - CTS - Contracts Specialist
Function - Firm Administration
Industry - Public Sector
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri Mar 08 00:00:00 GMT 2024
LinkedIn Posting City - Washington DC
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - District of Columbia 
LinkedIn Posting Country - United States
LinkedIn Job Title - Public Affairs Specialist
LinkedIn Function - Legal;Public Relations
LinkedIn Industry - Legal Services;Public Relations and Communications
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Entry level