Business Development | Public Affairs

Build Something. Own It. Get Paid for It.

ColdSpark is expanding its public affairs practice in Washington DC and were looking for the person who will help define what it becomes.

This isnt a role where you inherit someone elses relationships and manage an existing book. This is a ground-floor opportunity for a well-connected DC operator who knows how to spot opportunity early open doors that arent yet open and turn conversations into clients. ColdSpark is at an inflection point and were looking for the right person to help write the next chapter of what this firm becomes in Washington.

What Youll Do

Youll be the face of ColdSpark in Washington. That means showing up where decisions get made at policy briefings industry events fundraisers and the kind of informal settings where real relationships are built and consistently positioning ColdSpark as the firm that delivers senior-level talent and campaign-grade strategy to clients who are tired of being handed off to junior staff.

Day to day youll:

• Build and manage a targeted pipeline of corporations trade associations nonprofits and advocacy organizations with active or emerging public affairs needs
• Identify policy shifts regulatory developments and political dynamics before they show up in an RFP and position ColdSpark ahead of the curve
• Develop relationships with decision-makers influencers and partners across the DC ecosystem
• Translate what youre hearing in the field into actionable business development strategy
• Collaborate with partners on targeting messaging and pitch development
• Track your pipeline with discipline and close with follow-through

What You Bring

• A deep active network across DCs public affairs policy political or advocacy world not a list of contacts but real relationships
• A track record of generating business through relationship-driven development not inbound leads
• Sharp instincts for reading the political and policy environment and spotting emerging demand
• The ability to operate independently set your own priorities and create momentum without waiting for direction
• A confident credible presence in high-stakes environments youre comfortable in any room
• Background in public affairs political consulting government relations advocacy or a closely adjacent field

What We Offer

• Compensation: Base salary of $125000 with performance-based commission strong performers have meaningful upside
• Health Benefits: Medical dental and vision coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) after one year of full-time service
• Time Off: Flexible PTO
• Location: DC-based with flexibility; moving to a hybrid in-office model within the next 912 months

ColdSpark is an equal opportunity employer.