Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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About the Role

The GR Company is seeking a highly motivated Associate Public Policy Manager to join our Washington, D.C. office, with a primary focus on supporting our operations in Korea. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting government relations projects related to Korea while acting as a liaison between US-based clients and our project teams in Seoul. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile government affairs and public policy projects with world-leading corporations, NGOs, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth client-specific research and analysis on policy issues, delivering high-quality reports.
• Develop strategic outreach and engagement plans for clients, mapping realistic pathways to success.
• Collaborate with senior management on business development and marketing initiatives in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond.
• Build strong client relationships by understanding their needs and effectively handle communication.
• Generate innovative ideas and contribute to new business development proposals.

What Were Looking For

• Proficiency in English is essential, both spoken and written, with strong Korean spoken and reading skills required (writing in Korean would be a plus).
• 5 years of relevant experience in government, public policy, government relations, or consulting.
• Good understanding of Korean politics, the policy-making process, and U.S.-Korea relations.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with an ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proactive and creative problem-solving abilities, working well within an international, expert team.
• An enthusiastic approach to contributing to policy dialogue and addressing real-world challenges.
• A positive, collaborative, and can-do attitude.

Other

• We are seeking candidates who are currently residing in and authorized to work in the U.S., as we are unable to provide sponsorship for work visas.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field such as political science, public policy, international relations, economics or law.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, multilingual, and international work environment with regular opportunities to collaborate across borders.
• Regular travel to Korea, including a comprehensive two-month introduction in Seoul.
• Direct exposure to key figures in business and government, hands-on experience with public policy making in both Korea and the U.S.
• A competitive salary along with generous social benefits.
• Career development opportunities in government relations, with ongoing training and professional skill-building support.

About The GR Company

The GR Company is an international government affairs consulting firm with offices in Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Washington, D.C., London, Singapore, and Taipei. We offer a unique career path at the intersection of business and government, empowering clients to engage effectively with government bodies and in public policy discussions worldwide.

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