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JOB OPENING

Government & Public Affairs Advisor

Deadline for application: March 6, 2026

Join our team in Houston

Position: Advisor, Government and Public Affairs

Type of employment: Full time employment for 3 years on a local contract

Starting date: As soon as possible

Location: The Consulate General of Denmark in Houston
 Williams Tower
2800 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1910
Houston, Texas, 77056, USA

Denmark in the United States is seeking an Advisor to join our Government & Public Affairs (GPA) team in Houston, Texas.

Are you passionate about government & public affairs and private sector partnerships? Do you want to help Danish companies navigate complex markets while building an international career? Join our team and contribute to export promotion, advancing commercial opportunities and strategic initiatives across key sectors, including energy, health & life sciences, defense and maritime.

About the Role
Based at the Consulate General in Houston, you will report locally to the head of mission and for your day-to-day priorities and strategic projects you will report to the GPA and geopolitical team leader based in Washington, D.C. In addition, you will work closely with 2 team members based in Washington D.C. as well as commercial advisors in our sector teams.

We are seeking a qualified candidate to:

  • Drive strategic initiatives to support Danish business interests in the United States with a focus on select states in close collaboration with our sector and industry teams.
  • Lead select GPA and commercial activities across the United States in close collaboration with colleagues from our sector teams.
  • Execute high-level meetings, official visits and events involving both commercial and political stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead private sector engagement in Texas and other relevant states
  • Manage and execute commercial projects for Danish companies
  • Facilitate connections and collaboration between Danish and U.S. stakeholders.
  • Handle administrative and project management tasks related to our GPA efforts across the United States.

 

Qualifications

  • Ambitious, curious, and efficient with strong analytical and project management skills.
  • +3 years of experience working with in public affairs, consulting, business development, and strategic planning.
  • Comfortable engaging with diverse public and private stakeholders.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent English (written and spoken); Danish is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Danish industry strengths (e.g., energy, maritime, health & life sciences) is beneficial
  • Great organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex projects across different stakeholders

Employment conditions

  • You will be offered full time employment for 3 years with the possibility of extension.
  • You will be hired on a local contract based on the relevant legally binding labor market rules of the United States of America.
  • You will be employed with an average workweek of 37 hours, but you are employed without an upper working hours’ limit. This implies that you must work more than 37 hours a week if your work so requires without receiving compensation for overtime. You will be entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year.
  • Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results.
  • Benefits and other conditions will be based on the Consulate’s Staff Rules.
  • The basic gross monthly salary for the position and a candidate with relevant qualifications and relevant work experience – for an employee subject to US income taxation – is USD 4736. For a tax-exempt employee (tax exemption depending on US visa status and citizenship) the monthly net salary will be USD 4215. Basic salary is subject to change if the candidate does not have the needed qualifications for the position. On top of the basic salary, there will be an additional allowance of 12% for the no upper working hours’ limit. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience an additional individual allowance may be added.

 

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, recommendations) to the Consulate at [email protected], marked “Advisor, Government and Public Affairs” no later than March 6, 2026.

 

Denmark in North America embraces equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

 

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

 

The chosen candidate must be able to present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.

 

Further information about the Consulate General of Denmark in Houston can be found on www.usa.um.dk.

 

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact the GPA and geopolitical team leader Jeppe Fredslund by e-mail [email protected]