The Best Job in Washington?

We previously featured regulatory affairs opportunities at Amgen, and you may wish to note that a couple of them still show up when you search opportunities in the “District of Columbia” office. You can also find a newly-posted job for Senior Counsel Global Government Affairs and Reimbursement in that location, and, in their separately-listed “District of Columbia Regional Office” location, an opportunity for a Government Affairs Manager. Sorry for the lack of direct links to the jobs, but the Amgen listings are not easily linkable.

Who has the best job in Washington? Jason Campbell, perhaps?* For my money, it would be whoever gets to assemble the President’s Daily Brief. That job is not currently advertised, as far as I know – but the Intelligence and Operations Analyst position with the DHS Secretary’s Briefing Staff (somehow, as part of General Dynamics) seems like it’s in the same ballpark. If the previous link gives you trouble, search via this link using job ID: 487050. Of course, the job requires a requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Two fresh media jobs from CNN/Time-Warner in DC: Newsdesk Editor, CNN Wire (req. # 106720BR or search DC location) & Executive Producer (req. # 110141BR) for John King’s weekend show. Here’s more info on CNN’s new wire service operation. Naturally, the folks at AP are thus far unimpressed. Bonus coverage: Previously-featured Time-Warner External Affairs VP and Executive Assistant jobs also remain listed there.

The American Institute of Biological Sciences seeks a Public Affairs Associate to join its energetic Public Policy Office. Responsibilities include legislative and regulatory policy work, including writing policy analyses for online and print publications and developing and implementing advocacy/communications strategies.

McDonalds would like to find a new Director, Government Relations (job req: 5088-BB/JP) to help guide and implement legislative strategy, and help them add to what they call their Trust Bank in DC. They’ve also got room on the value menu for Senior Manager Government Relations. You can also find these jobs by searching here under the Government Relations category. Bonus coverage: not DC-based, but they have some interesting less-experienced communications opportunities in their Oak Brook, IL headquarters – specifically Manager, U.S. Communications and Web Content Specialist (both also findable here under Communications category).

Blue Cross/Blue Shield is in the market for an Executive Washington Rep/Congressional Relations to advocate on federal legislation. Among BC/BS’s wants for the position: your ability to draw upon extensive knowledge and relationships to identify issues and develop appropriate policy responses.

A prestigious (but nameless) DC law firm seeks a Political Law Associate with 1+ years of experience. Interested candidates must have a solid background with governmental ethics, lobbying disclosures, and campaign finance regulations.

Staying with the mystery-employer beat, a global pharmaceutical company has their hearts set on finding an Associate Director of Public Policy & Federal Relations to advance their interests before Congress, PhRMA, executive breaches, biopharmaceutical associations, and the medical profession. Ideal prior experience could include Congressional staff experience, a stints with an executive branch regulatory agency, or other advocacy and/or staff experience addressing pharmaceutical or biotech public policy/legislative matters.

The American Medical Informatics Association is in search mode for a Director of Communications & Marketing. Successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of association marketing and communication, considerable talent in managing multiple projects, and an unparalleled commitment to customer service. They’re also looking for an advanced degree and have five or more years of progressive work experience in a professional association – preferably a health care, science or education-related association.

DeVry is hoping to admit a Director of Community Outreach to their Crystal City campus. Chief responsibility would appear to be increasing awareness of DeVry’s curriculum, student services, and graduate placement among area educators and business leaders. You can also find it by looking here for Virginia-based opportunities.

Today’s job hunt resource – the job bank of the DC Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators.

* Yes, yes – I know he practices in Ashburn and plays in Landover.