15+ years of experience in public policy, including government and academia.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
Deep knowledge in sectors like U.S. government, regulatory affairs, and international relations.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams in complex environments.
Extensive network in public and private sectors, particularly with potential clients.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.
Demonstrated strategic problem-solving abilities and entrepreneurial mindset.
Responsibilities
Manage a significant client portfolio, advising executive stakeholders on strategy.
Lead teams on client engagements to ensure quality and strategic alignment.
Drive business development by expanding client engagements and generating revenue.
Increase firm visibility through participation in industry associations and conferences.
Contribute to practice management including budget and workforce planning.
Lead firmwide initiatives and operational cross-collaborative strategies.
Mentor talent and guide team professional development towards clear deliverables.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days in the office.
Opportunity to lead complex client engagements and drive business development.
Access to a professional network of high-level stakeholders.
Involvement in shaping strategy and business direction at a senior level.
Full Job Description
Managing Directors oversee significant client portfolios and serve as leading experts and practitioners within the firm. They are accountable for the delivery of integrated and high-quality work and play a critical role in driving revenue growth and shaping team, Business Unit, and firm strategy. As senior leaders, they are integral in developing intellectual capital, stewarding firm culture and contributing materially to the long-term success of the business.
The Managing Director for the United States Practice at DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group will deliver distinctive client service, lead complex client engagements, and drive business development across a range of ASG teams and projects. Serving as a trusted advisor, the MD builds and strengthens client relationships, collaborates across practices, and advances key client and firm initiatives. The MD provides direction and guidance to colleagues at all levels, fostering a productive and positive work environment creating value for clients and supporting the firm's continued growth.
Location
Washington, D.C. (hybrid with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
Responsibilities
Manage a significant client and revenue portfolio, serving as a trusted advisor to executive-level stakeholders, driving strategic decision-making and key operational initiatives, and maintaining accountability for portfolio growth, performance, profitability, and results.
Oversee teams and client engagements, ensuring excellence, integration, prioritization, and strategic alignment for clients and the firm
Drive business development by expanding engagements, identifying new revenue streams, negotiating profitable terms, and cultivating new client relationships.
Broaden ASG networks and raise the firm's profile through participation with associations, think tanks, and other conferences and fora.
Contribute to the management and growth of the ASG United States Policy and Strategy Practice; support annual budget and workforce planning and monitor progress against
Lead firmwide initiatives, operational priorities, cross practice and Business Unit
Guide and mentor talent; set clear strategies and expectations for deliverables to team members while helping to shape team workforce planning, succession and professional
Build and refine high impact methodologies, service offerings, and intellectual capital for clients and the
Utilize and expand networks to cultivate potential new clients and build new
Represent the firm externally as a visible and credible senior leader and expert in the
Capabilities
Toolkit Development - Architect: Designs and refines methodologies that elevate firmwide
DGA Business Acumen - Strategic Driver: Drive commercial decisions; Shapes client projects and firm direction.
Project & Team Management - Owns Client Outcomes: Shapes multi-sector portfolios; aligns resources and workflows to deliver outcomes and long-term client value.
Strategy Development - Expert: Creates enterprise-level frameworks and drives strategic
Firm Leadership & Revenue Generation - Business Builder: Drives significant business expansion and commercial growth.
Qualifications
15+ years of relevant professional experience in the public policy space in the U.S., including in the executive and/or legislative branches of U.S. or state government, politics, and/or academia.
Bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, business, public policy, or another related field or equivalent experience required. Graduate degree in political science, law, international relations, business, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
Significant sectoral policy expertise in the United States (e.g., energy, infrastructure, transportation, agriculture), combined with recognized substantive knowledge of U.S. federal and state government, policy and regulatory affairs, economic development, politics, international relations, international law or business, or related fields, enabling distinctive client service and business development.
Proven manager with experience leading teams and projects in complex environments.
Existing network of public and private sector contacts across the U.S., and with current or prospective client relationships strongly preferred.
Highly effective communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management capabilities, combined with a strategic, proactive approach to networking and long-term relationship building.
Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset, with strong strategic problem-solving capabilities solving capabilities
Recognized for influence and thought leadership, with a demonstrated ability to shape strategy
