Government Affairs Manager jobs in Washington, DC

operations manager

Washington, DC Office

About The Firm

Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. (Cornerstone) is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in federal and state government relations, public affairs and strategic communications, and advisory services. Utilizing a shared vision, philosophy, and complete team approach, Cornerstone – with 15 offices and more than 180 professionals – stands as one of the industry’s most effective and respected consulting firms. We are proud of our professional standards and team culture that provide clients the full depth and breadth of our expertise, experience, and relationships, resulting in meaningful and highly valuable partnerships.

At our core, we are a professional services consulting firm that focuses on solving problems and creating opportunities for our clients.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Summary/Objective

Cornerstone seeks a full-time, team-oriented Operations Manager to join our Operations team in our Washington, DC office and assist in providing support and coordination to the firm’s senior leadership and broader operations team. Working closely with our Chief Operating Officer (COO), this team member will assist in facilitating communication and streamlining processes across all areas of operations.

Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting with coordination, planning, and notetaking for operations meetings, events, and presentations;
• Assisting with compiling and maintaining personnel data;
• Assisting with compiling and maintaining organizational data and documents;
• Maintaining internal recordkeeping documents for client and personnel tracking;
• Serving as a general resource for all aspects of the operations team, including, but not limited to, human resources, information technology, and compliance; and,
• Assisting the firm’s Senior Leadership Team with ad hoc project requests.

Competencies

The ideal candidate for this position has exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and excellent time management. Confidentiality, exceptional organizational skills, and accuracy are important qualifications for this position. Key competencies should include the following:

• Proactiveness: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, is a self-starter, and focuses on delivering solutions.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works well within a team, is personable and willing to help others, has a collaborative mindset, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Critical Thinker: Action-oriented and results-focused, thinks strategically and invests him or herself into the business to deliver superior results.
• Time Management: Successfully manages competing priorities, works well in a busy, fast-paced environment, consistently meets deadlines and communicates when he or she cannot.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Adapts to change, adjusts priorities on-the-go, and maintains a flexible work style, as priorities shift often within operations.
• Communication and Respect: Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and acts in a professional and respectful manner.
• Dependability: Consistently produces a strong work product, responds promptly, follows instructions, and remains confident in high pressure and stressful situations.

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position has a bachelor’s degree in a field related to business management and/or communications, at least two years of relevant work experience where he or she assisted management or C-Suite level professionals, and a strong interest in operations processes and business management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.