or apply directly on Pentagrp's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Pentagrp's roles stay open a median of 26 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 67% of Pentagrp's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Pentagrp
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 9 open
- Hiring momentum
- 12 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Pentagrp's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Pentagrp.
About this role
The Managing Director at Penta will lead client relationships and project success, develop strategic client solutions, and manage high-performing teams. This role requires a strong background in public affairs and crisis communications, with responsibilities including overseeing bespoke public affairs strategies and fostering internal and external relationships. The ideal candidate will drive innovation and set high standards for client service while navigating the complexities of the corporate affairs landscape.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Pentagrp as an employer.
What you need
- 12 - 16 years of public affairs, crisis communications, litigation communications, or campaign management experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Political Science/Government, Business, Journalism, Public Policy, or related field
- 15 years of professional experience in communications or policy roles in a related field
- 10+ years leading, mentoring, and motivating multiple teams
- Significant experience in crisis, litigation, or issues management, media relations, and public affairs campaigns
- Demonstrated expertise in principal or client management
Nice to have
- Experience working in a client service environment
- Expertise and interest in a relevant policy field (ideally technology, financial services, transportation, food/agriculture, healthcare and/or energy)
- Familiarity with politics, the legislative process, and corporate industries
- Ability to utilize AI and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency
What you get
- Healthcare Coverage: Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance with the company covering 90% of individual employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
- Employer-paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and a generous holiday schedule
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Worth weighing
- Position requires in-person attendance Monday through Thursday in downtown DC, with remote work only on Fridays
- Salary range is broad and dependent on experience and qualifications
- High-pressure environment with ambiguity in client needs and project execution
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Listed by Pentagrp on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.