Director

Boundary Stone Partners (BSP) is seeking a highly motivated Director to join our fast-growing team of transportation, climate, and clean energy experts in our Washington, D.C. office. This position will be split with 50% client work directly with our transportation team and the rest shared across other practice areas in climate and clean energy policy.

Who We Are

Boundary Stone Partners is the leading bipartisan climate change strategic advisory and government affairs firm working at the intersection of technology, finance, and policy. BSP is a mission-oriented firm that is nimble and dynamic, drawing upon the  unique expertise of our team in areas such as technology innovation, finance, policy design and implementation, federal funding, and advocacy. We work collaboratively as problem solvers for our clients to address the defining issue of our time: climate change. 

The BSP Transportation Team has more than 25 years of transportation policy experience at USDOT, on key congressional committees and member offices, and in the private sector. We have drafted, negotiated and implemented legislation, developed campaign and communications strategies, and managed multi-billion dollar policy portfolios. Today, we support leading clean transportation innovators, helping them navigate Washington and the policymaking process, and shape the implementation of historic new programs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). 

What You’ll Do

• As part of a client team, support and provide strategic counsel and craft and execute legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to achieve federal policy goals
• Independently manage significant research or analysis projects for major clients, and present analysis and conclusions to clients 
• Work with Partners, Senior Vice Presidents, and Vice Presidents to design legislative strategy and advocacy efforts tailored to client needs 
• Proactively track policy issues or legislative, synthesize information, and anticipate what type of data or information clients will require  
• Build relationships with key policymakers both on Capitol Hill and in federal agencies and with other influential federal government-oriented stakeholders
• Prepare clients for Congressional hearings, federal agency rulemakings, and other federal legislative and regulatory proceedings
• Represent clients in national trade associations and industry coalitions
• Build third-party political, advocacy, NGO, and industry allies to support strategic policy objectives
• Monitor legislation that impacts BSP clients and work with relevant BSP team members to execute campaigns in support or opposition to such legislation, as necessary
• Plan and execute advocacy strategies on Capitol Hill and throughout the Administration, which includes working with clients, managers, and associates to develop any and all collateral (i.e., research, one-pagers, etc.) needed in furtherance of advocacy efforts 
• Gather intelligence about political and policy issues through industry, Congressional, and Administration contacts 
• Monitor legislation that impacts BSP clients and work with relevant BSP team members to execute campaigns in support or opposition to such legislation, as necessary 
• Represent Boundary Stone Partners at political events.

About You

• 6-9 years of federal government, policy or corporate government relations experience in the transportation sector; consultant experience preferred 
• Strong writer with the ability to deliver client work product summarizing and explaining complex ideas and concepts in a format that is clear, concise, and easy to digest
• Strong understanding of Congressional lawmaking and federal regulatory processes
• Strong understanding of Federal Agencies' funding programs and policy development, with particular emphasis on the Department of Transportation and Department of Energy.
• Established Congressional and Executive branch relationships and you confidently interact with key Hill staff, elected officials, and executives alike
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop high-quality, polished oral and written presentation skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure and can balance long and short-term priorities across several clients to deliver results 
• Entrepreneurial, with a ‘roll-up your sleeves’ approach that’s not afraid to think outside the box 
  

What We Offer

The salary range for this position is $115k-125k/year, with bonus potential.

BSP offers highly competitive pay and benefits including: 

• 100% paid medical benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision  
• Retirement: 401(k) Retirement Plan  
• Leave Policies: Flexible PTO, Paid Family and Parental Leave  
• Commuter Benefits
• $100 Wi-Fi/Cell phone monthly allowance

Boundary Stone Partners is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage leaders of color, women, those who identify as LGBTQ, and candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.