Director
Company: Penta Group, LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Penta is a global company providing data-driven solutions to
help clients achieve their objectives in an increasingly complex
stakeholder environment. We provide cutting-edge intelligence
products to help clients understand what their stakeholders think,
see, and hear, and then leverage that intelligence to develop and
execute effective, measurable strategies.Our global team brings
decades of experience in business, government, communications,
research, data science, and media. Our clients include companies
across a variety of industries, including technology, financial
services, energy, healthcare, and more. Penta has offices in New
York, London, Washington, DC, San Francisco, Vail, Dublin, London,
Brussels, Singapore, and Hong Kong.Summary of Position:Penta is
seeking a director to join our dynamic team of public affairs
professionals. Directors on the Advisory team at Penta lead
multiple client teams and internal projects and work in a fun,
fast-paced, and challenging environment. Directors are responsible
for all components of client and internal project management:
strategy setting, daily client interactions, organizing teamwork
internally, and guiding and mentoring associates. The successful
candidate has at least five years of relevant experience, is
intellectually curious, eager to learn and contribute, and has an
interest in public policy.Duties & Responsibilities: - Management:
Day-to-day manager on multiple clients, including leading client
engagement, team management, and deliverable planning, execution,
and delivery. This includes managing internal team assignments,
setting deadlines, reviewing and providing substantive feedback on
deliverables, regularly engaging management, and developing and
implementing processes to ensure quality, effective, and efficient
client service. - Client Service: Ensure the highest quality of
client service by leveraging prior experience and strengthening
individual and team issue expertise on clients' business and
issues. This includes serving as the primary lead for all client
communications to ensure clear, timely responses; proactive,
thoughtful idea generation; and quality deliverables. - Staff
Development: Ensures the internal team has the necessary skills and
substantive client/issue expertise to develop high quality
products. This includes providing clear, constructive feedback on
deliverables and day-to-day direct coaching and mentorship, as well
as developing, implementing, and enforcing appropriate norms and
processes for teams. - Policy & Business Expertise: Develops,
maintains, and strengthens understanding of the core business,
industry, and policy issues of clients, which is essential to
translating complex policy issues to target audiences. - Public
Affairs Expertise: Develops and executes bespoke public affairs
strategies for clients that may include stakeholder mapping and
engagement, media relations, event planning, message development,
collateral development, and more. This also includes building and
maintaining relationships with key reporters, producers, think
tanks, academics, etc. - Client Acquisition: Participate in
proposal writing process and pitch preparation and coordination,
contributing to potential clients understanding the value
proposition of Penta.Location and Hybrid Schedule:For this
position, we are only considering applicants in the greater
Washington, D.C., area. This person will be expected to join our
team in our downtown DC office in person Monday through Thursday
and has the option to work remote on Fridays.Qualifications: -
Bachelor's degree in economics, political science/government,
business, journalism, public policy, or related field - 5-10 years
of professional experience in communications or policy roles in a
related field: political campaign, Hill, Administration,
consultancy, nonprofit or corporate enterprise; experience working
in a client service environment preferred - Demonstrated ability to
lead, manage, mentor, and motivate multiple talented,
high-achieving teams at once, empowering different types of
personalities with a team-first mentality - Expertise and interest
in conducting research and/or working 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 -
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills;
coupled with some analytical skills. - Demonstrated ability to
prioritize multiple, competing priorities. - Willingness to learn
new skills and participate in new projects, leading by example and
embracing new challenges. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
to include Word, Excel, and PowerPointSalary Range:The base salary
range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000 annually, depending
on a candidate's experience and qualifications. This role is
eligible for annual salary increases based on individual and firm
performance and an annual incentive bonus based on firm
performance.Benefits:Penta Group is proud to offer a generous
benefits package for full-time employees. Please find a list below
of our current benefit offerings: - Excellent health care, vision,
and dental coverage provided by United Healthcare with the majority
of individual employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums
covered by Penta - Competitive retirement benefits with a 401(k)
match of 100% up to 3% of an employee's deferred salary, and 50% of
the next 2% deferred - Employer paid short term disability, long
term disability, and life insurance, with the option to buy
additional coverage- Twelve weeks paid parental leave.- Monthly
stipend for cell phone- Generous paid time off and holiday
schedule- Frequent firm-wide social events and activities-
Excellent environment for learning and growthPenta Group, LLC
values diversity and inclusion, is committed to equal employment
opportunity, and to compliance with federal anti-discrimination
laws. We also comply with District of Columbia law, which prohibits
discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for
employment and interns based on race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions,
reproductive health decisions and breastfeeding), national origin,
disability, age (18 and over), personal appearance, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family
responsibilities, matriculation (e.g., being enrolled in a college
or university or in a business, nursing, professional, secretarial,
technical or vocational school), political affiliation, genetic
information (including family medical history), lawful use of
tobacco products, unemployment status and status as a victim or the
family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense or
stalking.
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