Policy Made Simple, Strategy Made Smart
For 20 years, Etherton and Associates has provided unique and effective consulting and government relations services to companies directly affected by Congressional and Executive Branch actions.
Our Services
We take our clients from the beginning of the planning process all the way to the steps of the Capitol. We specialize in strategic planning for advocacy efforts, legislative drafting, and coalition building. Our clients are given detailed information on developments in Congress and the Executive Branch concerning policies, plans, and funding decisions in the following areas:
National Security ▪︎ Homeland Security ▪︎ Acquisition Policy ▪︎ Defense Industrial Base Policy ▪︎ Cyber and IT
Intelligence Gathering and Analysis
Our intelligence and analysis includes regular weekly updates on developments on the Hill in regulation and policy.
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We provide in-depth analysis on key statutes and trends in acquisition.
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Policy and Legislative Strategy
From drafting legislation to preparing for hearings, Etherton and Associates helps:
- Respond to congressional oversight inquiries
- Design and implement government relations lobbying campaigns
- Understand contracting approaches
Stakeholder Engagement
From building coalitions to working with trade associations, Etherton and Associates helps build consensus, influence narrative, and drive change.
Services include connecting with key officials and allies in promoting legislative priorities and dealing with media.
Moshe Schwartz
Moshe Schwartz is president of Etherton and Associates and holds positions as Senior Fellow for Acquisition Policy at NDIA, Defense Fellow at the Coalition for Government Procurement, and Director at the Procurement Round Table. Previously, Moshe served as executive director of the congressionally mandated Advisory Panel on Streamlining and Codifying Acquisition Regulations (section 809 Panel), senior advisor to the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan, and advisor at ISAF headquarters in Afghanistan.Â
He spent 15 years providing analysis and legislative support to Congress on acquisition policy and industrial base issues, including as a senior analyst at GAO and specialist at the Congressional Research Service.Â
Academic Background & Credentials
Academically, Moshe was an adjunct instructor at National Defense University’s Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy and at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz School of Public Policy. He holds an M.B.A. from Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business, a Master of Science in Public Policy Management from Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz School of Public Policy and Management, and a J.D. from Yeshiva University’s Cardozo School of Law.
Code of Ethics
- A lobbyist should avoid advocating a position on an issue if the lobbyist is also representing another client on the same issue with a conflicting position.
- If a lobbyist's work for one client on an issue may have a significant adverse impact on another client's interests, the lobbyist should inform and obtain consent from the other client whose interests may be affected by this fact even if the lobbyist is not representing the other client on the same issue.
- A lobbyist should disclose all known conflicts to the client or prospective client and discuss and resolve the conflict issues promptly.
- A lobbyist should inform the client if any other person is receiving a direct or indirect referral or consulting fee from the lobbyist due to or in connection with the client's work and the amount of such fee or payment.