Senior Associate- Technology Policy Practice

Senior Associate- Technology Policy Practice

Working closely with the firm’s Technology Policy Lead, the ASG Tech Policy Practice Senior Associate will possess expertise in a range and industry, government, regulatory issues, trade, investment and business trends in key global markets.

Ideally, the candidate also has a grasp of broad range of technology regulatory issues in China, the U.S., the EU, India and other key markets of high interest to ASG and DGA clients.

Semiconductor-related experience would be particularly useful. The successful candidate will interact directly with ASG and DGA clients, leading in the development of research products and client strategies, creativity, excellent writing skills, and an ability to work well within a fast-paced and energetic team.

This position offers opportunities for further growth and advancement consistent with demonstrated performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as a member of- and may lead, as assigned several Technology Policy-focused client teams with a focus on overall strategy, research, and day-to-day internal coordination and client contact.

The firm has a growing number of AI focused clients and this position will be structured so that the candidate will have a primary focus on engagements with these clients.

• Provides quality research, analysis, and writing for clients, driving development of client-related deliverables and managing other members of client teams.
• Demonstrates ongoing development of relevant technology policy expertise, professional network cultivation, and thought leadership on technology policy issues across key markets and regions.
• Supports active engagement with prospective Technology Policy practice clients and firm-wide business development opportunities.

Core Competencies

• Customer Service : Works to become a trusted partner to colleagues, continuously focused on developing substantive expertise to meet the team’s needs.
• Research : Adept at conducting desktop economic and policy research across variety of topics and sectors and synthesizing into well written reports and / or presentations for clients.
• Oral / Written Communications : Can effectively produce portions of written products with direction but minimal supervision.

Communicates well with other members of the ASG team. Effective communicator with the ASG network and / or local offices, with strong emphasis placed on the ability to speak and write in a local language.

• Personal Characteristics : Entrepreneurial and focused on value creation. Energetic, forward-thinking, can-do and creative individual with the highest ethical standards and an appropriate professional presentation.
• Teamwork : Interacts effectively with colleagues at all levels and across firm. Manages ASG team members to work together to produce agreed upon deliverables.

Works to create a positive work environment.

Firm Contributions : Contributes to the development, administration, and culture of the firm. Takes an active role in institution building.

Qualifications

Minimum of three to seven years of relevant professional experience, including time working on technology policy issues and / or living in other regions and key countries.

Government or industry experience in technology policy, finance, or commercial industries is a plus.

• BA in political science, international relations, business, or related field, or equivalent experience, with MA in related field preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, research, and analytical skills, as well as ability to think critically about research scope and content.
• Self-starting, with the ability to operate on both long-term and short-term projects without direct supervision, and a can-do attitude.

About Us

ASG, a foundational partner of DGA Group, is a leading provider of global strategic advisory and commercial diplomacy services.

We offer perspectives honed at the highest levels of government and business, and insights informed by an unparalleled worldwide network of regional experts and sectoral specialists based in more than 40 countries.

We help our clients make well informed decisions, secure opportunities, and overcome challenges with the benefit of sound judgment and a singular breadth and depth of expertise.

As a founding member of DGA Group, ASG provides our clients with access to an integrated range of advisory services spanning commercial, reputational, financial, regulatory, and governance dimensions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DGA Group is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination.

No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.

To Apply

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