Government Relations Associate - Public Affairs Support
Posted date [2026-09-05]
(ID: 50772)
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Job Description and Requirements
Government Relations Associate - Public Affairs SupportJob Snapshot
Role: Government Relations Associate - Public Affairs Support
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Government Relations
Function: Public Relations
Experience: 0-2 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Government Relations Associate - Public Affairs Support in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Government Relations opportunity designed for a fresh graduate seeking practical exposure to public affairs, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and government communication. AECOM is hiring an entry-level professional to support regulatory research, prepare policy materials, coordinate internal information, and contribute to constructive engagement with government entities and external stakeholders.
Job Details
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Government Relations
Function: Public Relations
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Government Relations Associate will support the team in maintaining effective engagement with government authorities while developing a practical understanding of policies, regulations, and public-sector processes relevant to
AECOM\'s activities.
This position is structured as an early-career opportunity, giving the successful candidate direct exposure to policy research, stakeholder meetings, advocacy support, internal coordination, and government-facing communication.
By organizing information accurately and helping the team interpret regulatory developments, the associate will contribute to stronger institutional relationships and more informed business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Support preparation of government relations reports and internal briefing materials.
* Assist with development of policy briefs and stakeholder presentations.
* Research government regulations, policies, and administrative requirements.
* Summarize regulatory developments for review by senior team members.
* Help analyze how new policies may affect organizational activities.
* Participate in meetings with government representatives and external stakeholders.
* Prepare meeting notes, action items, and supporting documentation.
* Assist in coordinating follow-up activities after government meetings.
* Support preparation of communication materials for advocacy and public affairs initiatives.
* Gather information from internal departments for government-related submissions and briefings.
* Coordinate with project, legal, administrative, and management teams when information is required.
* Help maintain organized records of government correspondence and policy materials.
* Learn applicable laws, regulations, and administrative procedures.
* Apply relevant regulatory knowledge when supporting government relations activities.
* Assist in monitoring policy developments relevant to the organization.
* Support preparation of PowerPoint presentations for government and stakeholder engagement.
* Use Microsoft Word to prepare reports, correspondence, and briefing documents.
* Use Microsoft Excel to organize basic regulatory and stakeholder information.
* Help maintain accurate contact and stakeholder records.
* Support internal communication regarding government-related requirements.
* Assist with scheduling and logistical coordination for meetings when required.
* Contribute to research on public-sector initiatives and regulatory priorities.
* Support preparation of background notes before stakeholder engagements.
* Help ensure information provided to government entities is accurate and complete.
* Follow internal procedures when handling sensitive or official correspondence.
* Work collaboratively with team members on multiple government relations assignments.
* Maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
* Support day-to-day administrative activities within the Government Relations function.
* Build practical knowledge of public affairs and regulatory engagement through assigned responsibilities.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a bachelor\'s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
This opportunity is suitable for fresh graduates with 0-2 years of experience. Relevant internships in government relations, public affairs, policy, law, administration, or stakeholder engagement will be considered an advantage.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are important, together with the ability to prepare clear reports, presentations, and briefing documents.
The successful candidate should demonstrate curiosity about government processes, regulations, public policy, and institutional relationships.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
Candidates should be organized, dependable, and able to coordinate information across different internal teams.
A willingness to learn is essential, as the role provides substantial exposure to government engagement, policy interpretation, and public affairs practices.
Strong teamwork and professional interpersonal skills are required for working with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Skills Set
Government relations
Public affairs
Policy research
Policy analysis
Government regulations
Regulatory research
Public administration
Stakeholder engagement
Government communication
Advocacy support
Policy briefs
Briefing notes
Report preparation
Presentation preparation
Government correspondence
Regulatory monitoring
Legal research
Public policy
Institutional relations
Stakeholder coordination
Government meetings
Meeting documentation
Action tracking
Internal coordination
Information gathering
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Administrative support
Communication materials
Public-sector engagement
Regulatory documentation
Research skills
Written communication
Verbal communication
Team collaboration
Document organization
Stakeholder records
Government liaison support
Policy monitoring
Public affairs support
Regulatory awareness
Professional communication
Why Join Us
Government relations and public affairs roles provide valuable exposure to the policy, regulatory, and stakeholder environment that influences major infrastructure and development organizations in Saudi Arabia. For a fresh graduate, this position offers a practical entry point into government engagement, policy analysis, regulatory affairs, and institutional communication.
AECOM\'s multidisciplinary presence in the Kingdom also provides the opportunity to understand how government relations interacts with engineering, infrastructure, project delivery, legal, administrative, and business functions. The experience can support future progression into government relations, public affairs, regulatory affairs, stakeholder management, policy advisory, or broader corporate affairs roles.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm with more than 50000 professionals working across planning, design, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and construction management. The company supports major public and private sector projects across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental markets, combining technical expertise with coordinated stakeholder engagement and long-term infrastructure development across Saudi Arabia and international markets.
This position is structured as an early-career opportunity, giving the successful candidate direct exposure to policy research, stakeholder meetings, advocacy support, internal coordination, and government-facing communication.
By organizing information accurately and helping the team interpret regulatory developments, the associate will contribute to stronger institutional relationships and more informed business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Support preparation of government relations reports and internal briefing materials.
* Assist with development of policy briefs and stakeholder presentations.
* Research government regulations, policies, and administrative requirements.
* Summarize regulatory developments for review by senior team members.
* Help analyze how new policies may affect organizational activities.
* Participate in meetings with government representatives and external stakeholders.
* Prepare meeting notes, action items, and supporting documentation.
* Assist in coordinating follow-up activities after government meetings.
* Support preparation of communication materials for advocacy and public affairs initiatives.
* Gather information from internal departments for government-related submissions and briefings.
* Coordinate with project, legal, administrative, and management teams when information is required.
* Help maintain organized records of government correspondence and policy materials.
* Learn applicable laws, regulations, and administrative procedures.
* Apply relevant regulatory knowledge when supporting government relations activities.
* Assist in monitoring policy developments relevant to the organization.
* Support preparation of PowerPoint presentations for government and stakeholder engagement.
* Use Microsoft Word to prepare reports, correspondence, and briefing documents.
* Use Microsoft Excel to organize basic regulatory and stakeholder information.
* Help maintain accurate contact and stakeholder records.
* Support internal communication regarding government-related requirements.
* Assist with scheduling and logistical coordination for meetings when required.
* Contribute to research on public-sector initiatives and regulatory priorities.
* Support preparation of background notes before stakeholder engagements.
* Help ensure information provided to government entities is accurate and complete.
* Follow internal procedures when handling sensitive or official correspondence.
* Work collaboratively with team members on multiple government relations assignments.
* Maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
* Support day-to-day administrative activities within the Government Relations function.
* Build practical knowledge of public affairs and regulatory engagement through assigned responsibilities.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a bachelor\'s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
This opportunity is suitable for fresh graduates with 0-2 years of experience. Relevant internships in government relations, public affairs, policy, law, administration, or stakeholder engagement will be considered an advantage.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are important, together with the ability to prepare clear reports, presentations, and briefing documents.
The successful candidate should demonstrate curiosity about government processes, regulations, public policy, and institutional relationships.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
Candidates should be organized, dependable, and able to coordinate information across different internal teams.
A willingness to learn is essential, as the role provides substantial exposure to government engagement, policy interpretation, and public affairs practices.
Strong teamwork and professional interpersonal skills are required for working with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Skills Set
Government relations
Public affairs
Policy research
Policy analysis
Government regulations
Regulatory research
Public administration
Stakeholder engagement
Government communication
Advocacy support
Policy briefs
Briefing notes
Report preparation
Presentation preparation
Government correspondence
Regulatory monitoring
Legal research
Public policy
Institutional relations
Stakeholder coordination
Government meetings
Meeting documentation
Action tracking
Internal coordination
Information gathering
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Administrative support
Communication materials
Public-sector engagement
Regulatory documentation
Research skills
Written communication
Verbal communication
Team collaboration
Document organization
Stakeholder records
Government liaison support
Policy monitoring
Public affairs support
Regulatory awareness
Professional communication
Why Join Us
Government relations and public affairs roles provide valuable exposure to the policy, regulatory, and stakeholder environment that influences major infrastructure and development organizations in Saudi Arabia. For a fresh graduate, this position offers a practical entry point into government engagement, policy analysis, regulatory affairs, and institutional communication.
AECOM\'s multidisciplinary presence in the Kingdom also provides the opportunity to understand how government relations interacts with engineering, infrastructure, project delivery, legal, administrative, and business functions. The experience can support future progression into government relations, public affairs, regulatory affairs, stakeholder management, policy advisory, or broader corporate affairs roles.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm with more than 50000 professionals working across planning, design, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and construction management. The company supports major public and private sector projects across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental markets, combining technical expertise with coordinated stakeholder engagement and long-term infrastructure development across Saudi Arabia and international markets.
