P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Supports monitoring of legislation and tracking regulatory developments; maintains stakeholder contact databases.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Assist in scheduling meetings and drafting correspondence under supervision.
- Monitor legislative developments.
- Maintain stakeholder contact databases.
- Schedule meetings with government officials.
- Draft correspondence for government interactions.
- Update stakeholder databases regularly.
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Database management
- Communication
- Legislative monitoring
- Organizational skills
- Legislative processes
- Stakeholder management
- Regulatory frameworks
- Communication strategies
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Communication
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law or related field
- Advanced degrees (MPP, JD, or MBA) preferred
Common titles
Governmental Affairs IGovernmental Affairs 1Entry-Level Governmental AffairsJunior Governmental AffairsAssociate Governmental Affairs
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.