Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for an Enterprise Applications Engineer to join a top DC law firm. The Engineer plays a critical role is delivering enterprise IT applications and solutions that ultimately increase the Firm's productivity and efficiency. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an international firm if you have at least 3 years of experience, a strong focus on end-user satisfaction, and the ability to work quickly to prevent and resolve issues.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with full lifecycle of Firm's business applications solutions
• Create and maintain documentation for all application design, maintenance, and application
• Code and configure technical solutions, ensure solution is operable before implementation
• Prepare end-user documentation and trainings
• Work alongside greater IT support team and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve product issues
• Address errors in timely manner to minimize disruption to business services

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree, ideally in a technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience, ideally in a law firm environment
• Expertise in programming or scripting (Visual Basic, .NET, T-SQL, etc.)
• Experience with integration services and solutions (SSIS, Integration Builder, etc.)
• Familiarity with operating systems and database management solutions (Windows or SQL servers)
• Ability to communicate with users of all levels

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a professional Legal Assistant to join the busy arbitration team of a prestigious global law firm in their DC office. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with at least one year of experience to grow and work on high-profile cases with a successful team. This firm provides excellent room for growth, has international offices and a corporate culture that places an emphasis on career/professional development for all levels of staff. If you think this opportunity could be the next step in your legal career, we look forward to hearing from you!

Responsibilities Include:

• Full span of paralegal tasks including discovery, trial, and post-trial
• Organize and compile case materials 
• Summarize depositions, prepare binders, and organize deposition exhibits
• Assist with business development proposals
• Attend hearings and conduct case research
• Submit files to courts and government agencies 
• Assist with other administrative tasks 

Qualifications Include:

• 1+ years’ legal experience
  • Experience with a large firm a plus
  • More experienced applicants are encouraged to apply
• Fluency in Spanish a plus
• Availability for overtime as needed
• Strong computer skills, including expertise in MSOffice and knowledge of LexisNexis and/or Westlaw
• Electronic filing experience a plus

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is seeking a Government Relations Director to join a prestigious and well-established association based in DC. The successful candidate will have at least 4 years of government relations experience and will be responsible for in-depth lobbying efforts on the Hill and across Federal agencies. This is an excellent next step for a government affairs professional who understands the nuances of domestic manufacturing industries and is looking to join a team of motivated and change-making professionals.

Responsibilities Include:

• Establish and foster relationships on the Hill and across stakeholder Federal agencies
• Monitor relevant policy concerns and industry needs
• Collaborate with leadership on lobbying strategy
• Attend committee hearings and various member events on behalf of the organization
• Contribute articles for industry-relevant digital publications
• Manage grassroots advocacy efforts

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree in political science, public policy, or related field
  • Master's degree a plus
• 4+ years of Hill, association, public policy, or related field experience
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Professional writing and communication skills
• Highly motivated and driven personality

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively seeking a legal secretary to join a well-established law firm based in downtown DC. This individual will support at the partner level, draft, format, and prepare legal documents and assist various administrative needs. The successful candidate will have a solid administrative background, strong organizational skills, and a high level of attention to detail. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a firm with a great culture and very strong staff tenure. This position is hybrid, in office Tues/Wed/Thurs and remote Mon/Fri.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide administrative support to attorneys
• Prepare correspondence, documents, and other materials
• Maintain client files, records, and contact lists
• Answer and direct phone calls to the proper person

Qualifications Include:

• 3+ years of legal administrative assistant experience
• Professional communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle with discretion
• Proficient with MSOffice Suite

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join a public interest firm that focuses on energy policy. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience working in a professional services firm and strong knowledge of litigation and regulatory processes and filings. This is a long-term temporary role that starts soon so please apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, and edit attorney-client documents
• Work with both digital and hard copy documents and ensure proper handling of both
• Upload and mange documents in electronic filing systems for various courts
• Assist with time entry, travel booking, schedules/calendars, expense reports and other administrative tasks

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years' experience in litigation, law firm environment preferred
• Knowledge of eFilings 
• Ability to work independently and problem solve

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is seeking a top notch candidate to support a continuing education focused non-profit. This is an ideal opportunity for someone detail-orientated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that can project manage and problem solve. The role involves a high level of dataset navigation and the successful candidate will have advanced Excel skills and also some data analysis experience. If you are an Excel expert and are looking to start working immediately, this could be role for you! This is a temporary, hybrid role. In office 3 days/week.

Responsibilities Include:

• Navigate complex examination, testing, and certification datasets
• Provide administrative support to the examination team and other departments 
• Provide project management support on internal projects
• Assist candidates with testing processing to include registrations, promotions, payments, and refunds
• Collaborate with other departments on exam-related activities 

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Advanced MS Suite and Excel Skills including v-lookup, pivot tables, and formulas
• Strong Data Analysis and Dataset management skills 
• Demonstrated professional experience with Excel and general data analysis

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is seeking a VP of Federal Affairs to join a leading healthcare oriented association. The VP will support the association's federal government relations efforts and work closely with members of Congress to further the interests of member groups. This is a great opportunity for an experienced lobbyist looking to work alongside government relations leadership in a change making role within an established and successful association.

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with Senior VP on advocacy strategies
• Cultivate and expand relationships with Congressional offices
• Attend Congressional hearings, events, etc.
• Monitor and analyze legislation that affects member organizations
• Draft testimonies, talking points, and policy documents 
• Work on strategic planning for federal legislative activities
• Support PAC initiatives and efforts

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree in political science or related field
• 3+ years of experience in lobbying and advocacy
  • Healthcare industry experience preferred
• Experience working with Congress, regulatory agencies, and/or state legislatures
• Familiarity with PAC organizations, relevant policy issues, and operations of the federal government
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency has partnered with a leading member–based association in their search for a State Affairs Coordinator. This role will work collaboratively with the state affairs team and the government relations team to advance various industry agendas within key states. This is a great opportunity for a state policy professional with at least 3 years of experience to join a well-respected association in a role with strong professional growth potential!

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate with team to establish state affairs priorities and agendas
• Develop relationships and outreach efforts with various stakeholders
• Monitor and communicate impactful state legislation and regulatory updates
• Draft and edit legislative language
• Engage with industry focused networks and monitor interests

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor's degree in political science, business/econ, public policy, or related field
  • Master's degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in state or legislative affairs
  • Corporate or association experience a plus
• Comprehension of state legislative and policy procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to manage deadlines and shifting priorities
• Excellent writing and editing skills

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with SAP experience to join the accounting team of a busy downtown non-profit. This role works directly with the Comptroller to ensure that all AP functions are performed efficiently. The AP Specialist will also manage all vendor relationships, so top-notch customer service skills are a must. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 4 years of accounting experience who is looking to level up their experience and taken on a leadership role. This is a temp-to-hire role and is available immediately.

Responsibilities Include:

• Reconcile invoices for vendors and clients
• Process expense reports and wire payments 
• Manage corporate credit cards
• Assist with month-end and year-end reports and audits

Qualifications Include:

• Associate's Degree
• 4+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Strong technical skills:
  • SAP is a must
  • Intermediate proficiency with MS Office; expert-level proficiency with Excel
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and research skills

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is looking for a talented Sponsorship Specialist for a top national association. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is extremely organized and process driven as the role will oversee the sponsorship application process. This role involves a high level of interaction with various stakeholders and is an excellent opportunity for someone with superb communication and customer service skills. If you have a background in sponsorship, membership, or program management and are looking for a chance to level up your experience, this could be role for you!

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee all aspects of the sponsorship application process: review applications, provide information to potential sponsors, manage and maintain application records
• Maintain best practices and end ensure sponsor compliance with registration agreements and other policies
• Research and outreach to potential sponsors, and analyze industry trends 
• Provide top-notch customer service to all stakeholders. 

Qualifications Include:

• A Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of customer service, membership support, program coordination, or learning and development experience 
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office, NetForum experience preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is looking for candidates to support the Education Department of an association downtown. This is a fast-paced role and a good interim opportunity for a sharp, recent graduate with strong internship experience and demonstrated skills in meeting coordination, data entry, and project management. This role has a hybrid schedule of 1 day in the office and remote the rest of the week and is open ended. If you still looking for that perfect permanent role and want to have steady income while you search, apply today!

Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate scheduling for department meetings
• Email members and staff members to follow up on requests
• Track project progress in Excel and maintain data accuracy

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Internship or other professional office experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is seeking candidates with strong contract coordination experience for a long-term, temporary hybrid Executive Assistant/Contracts Coordinator role with a national non-profit. This role is a great interim long term position while you are transitioning to the area or in between positions. This role is scheduled to be for six months and is fully remote. Great opportunity for an experienced administrative support professional who is organized, can track deadlines, and manage projects independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Maintain department files and contracts database
• Manage the administrative processing of contracts and corporate compliance tracking
• Manage and track company agreements via CRM
• Coordinate department administrative needs including scheduling, supplies, and expenses
• Assist with additional projects and administrative tasks as assigned

Qualifications Include: 

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with contracts
• Strong task management skills
• Proficiency in MSOffice Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience in CobbleStone a plus
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a temporary role conducting advanced Excel work for an implementation project. The successful candidate will have advanced skills in Excel, including v-lookups and the ability to create and effectively use pivot tables, charts, and graphs to audit and analyze Excel data. This is a temporary position expected to last at least 6 months. This is a hybrid position, in-office in Arlington, VA 3 days/week, remote 2 days/week.

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Update and maintain existing data as needed, ensuring data accuracy and completeness
• Review and summarize data
• Conduct v-lookups and audit data

Qualifications Include:

• Advanced Excel skills including v-lookups and pivot tables
• Strong attention to detail

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is seeking an experienced fundraising and events professional to join a non-profit in Bethesda. The Manager oversees the full lifecycle of events and partners with the development team on all donor relationship management. The nonprofit is looking for candidates with at least 5 years of both events and fundraising experience. This is a great opportunity for a development professional to join an incredibly mission driven organization!

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage all fundraising related events, programs and stewardship efforts
• Create event budgets and monitor revenue performance
• Help manage donor relations and recognition programs
• Provide event-related content for various collateral and communications
• Develop strategies that increase partnership funding
• Conceptualize virtual fundraising events
• Manage event specific relationships, i.e. vendors and support staff

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree 
• 5+ years of corporate fundraising and events experience 
  • Experience managing a portfolio of corporate donors 
• Proven track record with building relationships with donors 
• Full lifecycle management of major fundraising events 
• Professional communication and good judgment when interacting with staff, donors, and other stakeholders
• Proficient with MS Office and Salesforce 

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is looking for a Coordinator to join the legal department of one of the DC-area’s top investment firms. This role will work with the compliance team in regards to federal security laws and regulations. The Coordinator will perform a wide range of duties supporting the document and content management systems along with the contract review process. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 1 year of experience in a legal or financial compliance department looking to grow professionally and learn from a successful team. This is currently a hybrid position and will be temp-to-hire.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain document and content management systems
• Prepare various statements for board presentations and review
• Assist with document and contract review process
• Provide administrative support to legal compliance team
• Manage special projects as needed

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in (Business, English, or Political Science preferred)
• 1+ years of administrative experience in a legal or compliance environment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task across projects

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is seeking an experienced Legislative Analyst to join a top DC trade association. This role will serve as the primary contact regarding state legislation for the State Relations team and member company lobbyists on a variety of issues, with an emphasis on researching state legislation and regulations and communicating findings. If you have two years of legislative or legal research experience and are eager to bring your writing, research, and analytical skills to a trade association, this could be a great fit for you!

Responsibilities Include:

• Research complex state legislation, regulations, and policy issues and draft proposed materials related to findings
• Write and proofread various documents, memos, and correspondence
• Serve as point of contact for policy issues 
• Prepare agendas and other materials for committee meetings and presentations
• Ensure that department's website is up to date
• Provide administrative support to the Political Action Committee

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree
  • Business, finance, political science, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of legislative or legal research experience
  • Financial services or tax policy knowledge preferred 
• Advanced analytical and research skills
• A keen understanding of the legislative process
• Excellent proofreading and writing skills
• Professional communication and organizational skills
• Strong MSOffice skills

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a talented Digital Marketing Specialist for a top-notch international law firm. The Specialist plays a crucial role in the firm's business development strategy by ensuring the integrity of the firm's CRM systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of CRMs, such as Salesforce, to be part of a dynamic team of Marketing professionals.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and maintain mailing lists for practice groups, and industries
• Continuously develop, recommend and roll out new system capabilities, enhancements and upgrades
• Create reports from CRM analytics
• Manage the system, implementing best practices and ensuring data integrity
• Troubleshoot errors and assist colleagues as point of contact for system issues
• Provide training to current and new users 

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years CRM experience in a professional environment
  • Law firm experience preferred
• Natural ability to solve and troubleshoot complex problems
• Project management and organizational skills

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for a cyber security expert to join a top law firm in DC. The Manager works with operations teams and the IT department to ensure that the computing environment for Firm employees is designed securely and efficiently. This is a highly technical position. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior cyber security candidate with at least 5 years of experience to join a large, international law firm.

Responsibilities Include:

• Build out security technologies that support multiple Firm teams
• Collect and analyze security logs
• Respond to security, privacy, and workplace incidents
• Track and report security state of Firm servers, desktops, databases, and infrastructure
• Identify and work with critical technology vendors
• Serve as Firm's subject matter expert on critical technologies
• Maintain Firm's technology standards
• Assist in future-proofing Firm against unknown threats
• Support hiring and training needs of the department

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree and CISSP certification preferred
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity
  • Experience in designing and implementing security solution and programs required
• Expert knowledge of IAM, SIEM, NDR, E/XDR tools and related telematics topics
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for an IT Manager to join a prestigious, international law firm. The IT Manager will oversee the firm's operations and work to improve infrastructure and workflow. The ideal candidate will have superior technical and project management skills and be able to work directly with firm shareholders on strategic initiatives. This is a great opportunity for an IT professional who has excellent communication skills and a talent for helping even the savviest of everyday users.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee IT strategy and long-term project management for the firm
• Develop full-scale project plans and lead project management, communicate updates appropriately
• Draft and submit budget proposals, oversee budget throughout project
• Risk assessment and remediation 
• Partner with senior management on stakeholders to support business goals
• Deliver progress reports, proposals, documentation, and conclusions to firm leadership
• Develop and maintain necessary business relationships to ensure project success

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in IT Management
  • Large law firm experience preferred
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Technical certifications preferred (PMP, CSM, etc.)
• Technical skills:
  • Project, program, collaboration, and portfolio management tools experience
• Ability to work with personnel across all levels

The Ford Agency is looking for a smart and motivated Staff Assistant with a scientific background for a forward-thinking consulting group. The successful candidate will have the chance to work alongside scientists and managing directors, providing valuable administrative support, data maintenance, and communications management. This is a great administrative, logistics based position for a candidate passionate about STEM looking to commit to a role that will give them long-term options for professional development and growth. Apply today!

Responsibilities Include:

• Update and maintain complex databases 
• Prepare written and electronic correspondence and presentations
• Oversee administrative needs, including calendar management, meeting arrangements, travel logistics, and telephone support
• Provide assistance with  various client requested research projects

Qualifications Include:

• BA/BS degree in Chemistry, or related field required
  • Master's degree in Chemistry or related field preferred
• 1+ years of professional experience
• Professional organization and communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, working individually or as part of a team
• Professional command of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is working with an Arlington-based national association to find a Coordinator to support their Membership Team. This is a great opportunity for a candidate with 1-2 years in a membership role with demonstrated experience with interpersonal interaction, managing data and logistics, and collaborating with others. This is a temp-to-hire position with a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist members with renewal process and handle incoming inquiries
• Partner with other teams on membership initiatives
• Use various research resources to help members navigate solutions

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong MSOffice skills along with Salesforce or other CRM experience 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize projects

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is currently recruiting for a national non-profit in search of an eager Credentialing Associate. Ideal candidates will be self-starting, passionate with a strong customer-centric focus, and hold at least 2 years' experience in a client-facing role. A demonstrated interested in architecture or environmental studies is preferred. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional looking to take the next step in their career, join a fun and supportive team, and gain invaluable credentialing experience.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as first point of contact for all customer inquiries across multiple departments
• Manage the full lifecycle of client memberships from application to certification
• Provide technical and subject matter advice to customers 
• Prepare communications on subject matter for internal stakeholders 
• Track and maintain accurate reports on customer related data 
• Contribute and work with internal departments on special projects 
• Manage CRM database and all administration surrounding it 

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, environmental studies, or similar
• 2 + years' experience in a client-facing, administrative role 
• Demonstrated experience in credentialing  
• Strong customer-centric focus and excellent communication skills 
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, with the ability to learn new systems and programs 
• Proficient with MS Suite

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is working with a real estate development firm hiring for a sharp and detail-orientated Procurement Coordinator. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in procurement, sourcing, and analyzing bids. This is a fast-paced role and the successful candidate will need to think independently but not be afraid to ask questions. Prior experience with Workday is highly desirable! This temporary role will start immediately and is expected to last 6 months.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist Procurement/Sourcing Team with general day-to-day activities including gathering data, undertaking market research, and providing administrative assistance to the wider team 
• Work with complex data sets to compile data used for financial/business making decisions 
• Respond to and clarify questions from suppliers 
• Assist in execution of agreements and liaise with internal and external stakeholders 

Qualifications Include:

• 1-2 years of administrative experience, preferably within sourcing or procurement
• Knowledge of RFP process and ability to analyze bids
• Technical skills with ability to learn new systems
• Background in hospitality, food & beverage, or senior living preferred 

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is currently seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a busy author and philanthropist. This role will handle scheduling, travel planning, document management, as well as ad hoc projects and event support. In addition to the EA responsibilities, this position also offers the opportunity to work with digital content and various social media campaigns. This is an ideal role for a candidate who is adaptable, able to think outside the box, has strong attention to detail, and is very organized.

Responsibilities Include:

• Calendar management and detailed travel planning
• Monitor and track projects and timelines
• Coordinator with other teams and manage deadlines
• Update digital content and assist with creating social media groups and campaigns

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 4+ years of relevant executive level support experience 
• Positive attitude and a solutions oriented workstyle 
• Interest in working in a collaborative and creative space 

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency has partnered with a prestigious international law firm in their search for a Business Development Coordinator. The Coordinator provides support to attorneys across all areas of marketing and business development, including preparing pitches, developing marketing materials, database entry and management, assisting with events, and various administrative tasks. If you have at least two years of experience, are an excellent and professional communicator, and are looking to join a fast paced legal environment, this is a wonderful opportunity for you!

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with implementing business development initiatives
• Develop plans to drive marketing efforts
• Assist with RFP process, including proofing, formatting, and editing
• Collaborate on pitch materials and presentations
• Conduct client and industry research
• Maintain marketing collateral 
• Assist with planning, executing, and tracking events
• Maintain Firm's CRM system and ensure client information is up to date and accurate
• Provide logistical meeting support
• Provide general administrative support to the department

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience in legal or professional services environment
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Knowledge of Adobe Suite, Chrome River, or related programs preferred
• Experience with CRM software (Salesforce, InterAction, etc.)
• Strong data entry and data comprehension skills
• Excellent writing, proofing, and communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with all levels of internal and external personnel
• Strong time and project management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Candidates must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting a confident Membership Manager to join a national association. The Manager will supervise a team of 5, and serve as a subject matter expert and provide corporate membership solutions to C-suite and directors at leading organizations. This role will collaborate with senior leadership to drive member engagement and retention as well as develop and improve upon existing membership benefits and services to increase revenue for the association. A large part of this role will be managing, coaching, and mentoring a team! This is a fantastic opportunity for a membership professional looking to mentor and motivate a team of professionals as they drive member engagement!

Responsibilities Include:

• Engage with members about challenges that they're facing and provide relevant solutions
• Oversee the membership lifecycle from onboarding to renewal/conversion
• Manage, mentor and identify ways to train or provide professional development opportunities to team members
• Develop and implement strategies to drive member engagement and retention
• Collaborate with leadership and various teams to increase the value of membership and develop new member benefits and services
• Analyze and report on various metrics to monitor prospects and members
• Represent the association at various events

Qualifications Include: 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 5+ years in account management 
• 2+ years of direct people management experience required
• Ability to become a subject matter expert on corporate governance and board leadership
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Excellent relationship-building skills 
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and CRM 

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the successful and team-oriented membership department of a growing association. This individual will build relationships with an elite group of directors and C-Suite executives, support membership initiatives and provide excellent service to its valued members. If you are looking for a role where you will have the opportunity to interact with high level business professionals and have genuine growth potential, this could be the position for you!

Responsibilities Include:

• Build relationships with board members and C-Suite executives
• Communicate regularly with members; informing them of benefits, daily activities, and answer their inquiries
• Oversee the process for new member applications and renewals 
• Collaborate with team members to create strategies for engagement and retention
• Identify trends to drive utilization and tailored support to members 
• Ensure revenue growth and track progress against goals

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's Degree 
• 2+ years professional experience with client management, fundraising, communications, customer service or sales
• CRM, Salesforce, or data management experience highly preferred
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time-management

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is currently recruiting for a EEO Specialist to support the Board leadership of an academic institution in DC. The person in this role will be an active contributor to a wide range of employee relations matters and initiatives as well as provide assistance to the legal team. The ideal candidate will have background in education and a passion for creating an equitable work environment for everyone. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to make a difference on the administrative side of the education sector.

This is a hybrid role and is available immediately and is slated until the end of September 2023. Covid vaccination and employment background cheek are required.

Responsibilities include: 

• Facilitates EEO, ADA, and labor-related trainings.
• Coordinate and implement research of grievances, and employee relations concerns. 
• Exhibits mastery and in depth knowledge of and skill in the interpretation of labor laws, unions contracts, EEO, and civil rights laws
• Use data analyses to identify problems, analyze information, make strategic recommendations and policy proposals, and develops and implements effective and efficient solutions to achieve goals and initiatives
• Assists in the effectiveness of planning, internal record keeping, communication, and reporting systems.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree and three to five years of related work experience. 
• Master's degree preferred. 
• Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
• Interest in labor and employment. 
• Certification as an EEO counselor preferred.
• Certification as an ADA coordinator preferred.
• Highly effective written and verbal skills to communicate factual and procedural information.
• Excellent fact-finding, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in managing high volumes of documents and inquiries.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in quickly dealing with difficult situations and unexpected challenges.
• Experience providing customer service to individuals in emotionally-charged settings.

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is working with a prestigious trade association on their search for an experienced Policy Research Analyst to join their research department. The ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively and have excellent research and analytical skills. The Analyst will work with complex databases to generate publications, respond to data requests from across the organization, and conduct qualitative research as needed. The work of this individual will be used in external and internal communications, so the research and data must be top-tier. This is an excellent opportunity for a Research Analyst with strong knowledge of financial statements and the insurance industry.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct surveys to collect industry specific information
• Provide guidance and clarifications regarding survey results
• Develop strong relationships with member organizations to ensure data submissions and accuracy
• Ensure all data is valid via other data sources and historical data
• Provide quantitative and qualitative research is support of the organization's advocacy
• Upload data into databases via SQL, SAS, or VBA programs
• Analyze financial data as required for member companies or senior staff reports
• Partner with member companies' investment teams to ensure accurate data content
• Collect and analyze industry information, draft lobby documents/reports based on the information found
• Verify internally and externally collected data

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, business, or related field
  • Master's degree in above fields strongly preferred
• 3+ years of research experience
• 2+ years working with large databases
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills required
• Proficiency with SQL, MS-Access, and/or SAS preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong presentation and time management skills

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is partnering with a prestigious DC law firm in their search for an entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to support their busy and successful litigation team. The Business Development Manager will drive marketing strategy with the goal of increasing the firm's visibility and affirming the firm's reputation as a top legal services provider. This individual will collaborate closely with attorneys, and marketing team to manage the pitches and proposals process, and create innovative business development programs. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal marketing professional looking to take on a strategic leadership role.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create business development strategies and initiatives in collaboration with attorneys
• Strategically generate new leads, expand existing clients, and identify cross-selling opportunities 
• Research and identify engagement opportunities for the Firm
• Oversee RFP, proposal, and pitch process from initial planning to submissions
• Monitor and track business development progress and deliver reports at monthly meetings
• Assist with training and development within Business Development team

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications
  • Master's or JD preferred
• 5+ years of business development experience in a law firm  
  • Litigation business development experience strongly preferred
• Strong project management skills and follow through
• Professional communication skills
• Technical skills:
  • Strong MS Office skills
  • InterAction
  • Adobe 

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively seeking a proactive Litigation Project Manager to join a busy litigation team at a top DC law firm. The Project Manager will serve as the point of contact for case teams, promote best practices across cases, and provide litigation support tools. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with 5 years of litigation support experience to join a collaborative team!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with case teams in the application of case technologies
• Manage data storage, including database design, entering data, and performing quality control and database maintenance
• Manage vendors, including analyzing vendor proposals, timelines, project tasks, and budgets
• Develop search queries
• Create reports for case teams
• Assist with trial preparation including testing new software for trial support and providing AV support
• Attend conferences to stay up to date on latest eDiscovery and litigation support trends and products
• Assist with other projects as needed

Qualifications:

• 3+ years Litigation Support experience 
• Strong project management skills
• MSOffice
  • Concordance, CaseMap, dtSearch a plus
• Relativity Certified Administrator highly preferred

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is actively recruiting for Help Desk Analyst for a top DC law firm. This individual will join a busy team, provide support to end-users, and maintain systems and applications for the firm. The ideal candidate will have help desk experience, enjoy finding solutions, and know how to deliver exceptional IT service to a broad range of professionals. If you have solid IT/Helpdesk experience and are looking to join a team that will take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include:

• Resolve service requests in a timely manner to users remotely and onsite
• Set up quality assurance testing of hardware and software 
• Collaborate with other IT groups to troubleshoot issues
• Document support requests with the ticketing system
• Write IT tips and other materials to be shared internally to help users with common IT issues

Qualifications Include:

• 1+ year of experience in end-user support
  • Law firm experience strongly preferred
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience maintaining and supporting Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications
• Technical skills:
  • Windows 10
  • Microsoft Office
  • Printer Management
  • A/V support

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is recruiting for a motivated and dedicated Legal Administrative Assistant for one of DC's top litigation firms. This role provides administrative support to attorneys, and works closely with clients to assist with client matters. If you have 2+ years of administrative experience and are looking to provide support to a busy team of attorneys this could be a great role for you! This role is onsite 5 days/week.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support to attorneys including:
  • Calendar Management
  • Coordinate meeting logistics
  • Travel coordination
• Prepare binders for attorneys
• Maintain and update client files including correspondence and client pleadings
• Prepare expense reports and enter billing information
• Draft and proofread documents
• Assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of administrative experience
  • Strong internships considered
  • Legal experience a plus
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization and attention to detail