Government Relations Associate - Public Affairs

Government Relations Associate
- Public Affairs

Role:
Government Relations Associate
- Public Affairs

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Government Relations

Function:
Public Relations

Experience:

0-2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Government Relations Associate
- Public Affairs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Government Relations opportunity with AECOM for a fresh graduate or early-career professional interested in public affairs, policy analysis, government engagement, and regulatory coordination. The role supports relationships with government entities, contributes to policy and regulatory research, prepares advocacy materials, and helps internal teams understand government requirements that may affect business and project activities.

Job Details

Country:
Saudi Arabia

City:
Riyadh

Industry: Government Relations

Function:
Public Relations

Salary:

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality:
Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Government Relations Associate supports the connection between the organization and relevant public sector stakeholders. The position provides practical exposure to government policies, regulatory developments, stakeholder engagement, and the preparation of materials used in public affairs and advocacy activities. Working with experienced government relations professionals, the associate helps monitor regulatory information, organize supporting documentation, prepare reports, and coordinate communication across internal teams.

The role provides a foundation for developing expertise in government relations within a major infrastructure and professional services environment.

• Assist with research and analysis of government policies, regulations, and administrative requirements relevant to organizational activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, policy summaries, briefing materials, and supporting documentation for government relations activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and help communicate relevant updates to internal stakeholders.
• Support preparation of policy briefs that summarize key issues, requirements, and potential business implications.
• Participate in meetings with government officials, public sector representatives, and other external stakeholders when required.
• Record meeting outcomes, actions, and follow-up requirements accurately.
• Assist with preparation of communication materials supporting advocacy and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal departments to collect technical, operational, legal, or business information required for government submissions and discussions.
• Help maintain organized records of government correspondence, meetings, policies, regulations, and stakeholder interactions.
• Support the team in understanding and applying relevant laws, regulations, and government procedures.
• Assist with tracking government-related actions, commitments, deadlines, and documentation requirements.
• Contribute to stakeholder mapping and preparation of background information before meetings or engagement activities.
• Help prepare internal updates on regulatory developments and government relations priorities.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for public affairs initiatives, workshops, meetings, and presentations.
• Maintain professional confidentiality when handling regulatory, government, stakeholder, or organizational information.
• Develop practical knowledge of Saudi government structures, regulatory processes, and public affairs practices through ongoing project exposure.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor 's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, or a related discipline. This opportunity is suitable for fresh graduates and early-career applicants with approximately 0-2 years of experience. Relevant internships, university projects, or previous exposure to government, regulatory, legal, public policy, or stakeholder engagement environments will be advantageous.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are important, together with the ability to organize information clearly and prepare…