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Government and Public Sector - Strategic Advisor Manager

Location:  McLean
Other locations:  Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date:  Jan 12, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID:  1674295

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Government and Public Sector – Strategic Advisor Manager

 

The opportunity 

 

This role will support our executive-level clients by synthesizing various inputs from diverse sources to create documents with one seamless voice, ensuring clear and accurate communications. The successful candidate will manage a range of deliverables, including issue papers, white papers, talking points, and briefs, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

 

Your key responsibilities 

 

  • Provide strategic direction and advise government executive leadership with rapid-turnaround communications and materials.
  • Synthesize information from multiple sources to create cohesive, well-structured documents for executive review and distribution.
  • Develop, organize, write and edit issue papers, white papers, talking points, and executive briefs for a variety of audiences, including congressional stakeholders.
  • Manage and track incoming taskers, ensuring timely research, compilation, and high-quality responses and deliverables.
  • Collaborate closely with subject matter experts to gather and interpret technical and program information for documentation purposes.
  • Review and edit documents to ensure clarity, grammatical accuracy, and adherence to style guides.
  • Validate documentation to confirm accuracy and usability.
  • Update and maintain existing documentation as programs evolve, ensuring all materials remain current and relevant.
  • Establish, organize, and maintain an information repository to enable efficient retrieval of documents and institutional knowledge.

 

Skills and Attributes for Success

 

  • Experience creating and managing knowledge repositories or organizational information systems.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to distill large volumes of information into concise executive summaries.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a polished and authoritative tone.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • 5 years of related experience
  • Active US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clearance.
  • Understanding and knowledge of CBP programs such as Biometric Entry-Exit, Non-Intrusive Inspection, and Land Border Integration.
  • Demonstrated experience in policy writing, including preparing talking points and briefing materials for Congress or similar high-level audiences.
  • Ability to explain complex technology and policy issues in clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences.
  • Proven professionalism, attention to detail, and discretion in working with sensitive information and executive-level stakeholders.
  • Must have ability to be on client site five days a week, which includes Washington, DC and Ashburn, VA

 

The EY Government and Public Sector Practice’s staffing model is to assign resources to projects aligned to the office within the metropolitan area you have been hired; however, in certain circumstances, travel may be required within and/or beyond your geographic region based on client and project needs.  For roles within the federal practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred. Within the state, local and education practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is preferred. 

 

 

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $128,400 to $235,300.  The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $154,000 to $267,400.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
  • Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
  • Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.  

 

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