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Managing Director, US Advisory

Pentagrp
Location
Washington, D.C.
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Advisory
Salary
$205,000 - $270,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 12 - 16 years of public affairs, crisis communications, litigation communications, or campaign management experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Political Science/Government, Business, Journalism, Public Policy, or related field
  • 15 years of professional experience in communications or policy roles in a related field
  • 10+ years leading, mentoring, and motivating multiple teams
  • Significant experience in crisis, litigation, or issues management, media relations, and public affairs campaigns
  • Demonstrated expertise in principal or client management
Nice to have
  • Experience working in a client service environment
  • Expertise and interest in a relevant policy field (ideally technology, financial services, transportation, food/agriculture, healthcare and/or energy)
  • Familiarity with politics, the legislative process, and corporate industries
  • Ability to utilize AI and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency
What the job really is

The Managing Director at Penta will lead client relationships and project success, develop strategic client solutions, and manage high-performing teams. This role requires a strong background in public affairs and crisis communications, with responsibilities including overseeing bespoke public affairs strategies and fostering internal and external relationships. The ideal candidate will drive innovation and set high standards for client service while navigating the complexities of the corporate affairs landscape.

Benefits
  • Healthcare Coverage: Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance with the company covering 90% of individual employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums
  • 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
  • Employer-paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and a generous holiday schedule
  • Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Things to weigh
  • Position requires in-person attendance Monday through Thursday in downtown DC, with remote work only on Fridays
  • Salary range is broad and dependent on experience and qualifications
  • High-pressure environment with ambiguity in client needs and project execution
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