Manager, State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs

American Chemistry Council; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) invites applications for the role of Manager, State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs in the State Affairs division. The ideal candidate will lead a regional state-level legislative and regulatory program, monitor developments, and report findings to keep ACC members informed and aligned.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least three years in policy or regulatory analysis, experience with trade associations or member services, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of policy/regulatory analysis experience.
• Experience in trade association support, member services, or related fields.
• Understanding of state-level legislative and regulatory processes; ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-faceted regional state legislative and regulatory program.
• Coordinate state regulatory monitoring, reporting, and outreach.
• Support coalitions and alliances; communicate with ACC members.
• Travel within the United States as needed.

Skills

Policy analysis

Regulatory affairs

Coalition building

Member communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Policy Note

Lexis Nexis

Quorum

Job description

The American Chemistry Council (ACC), a national trade association representing the world’s leading chemical and plastics manufacturers, currently has an opportunity for Manager, State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs for its State Affairs division. ACC represents its members on public policy issues; coordinates the industry’s research and testing programs; and administers Responsible Care®, the industry’s environment, health, safety and security performance improvement initiative.

The position is responsible for managing a multi-faceted regional state legislative and regulatory program that includes state regulatory monitoring and reporting, coalition and alliance support, member communications and outreach to strengthen the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) state regulatory efforts and legislative outcomes. The position reports directly to the Senior Director, State Affairs – Southwest Region.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience in policy/regulatory analysis, trade association support, member services, or other relevant experience. In-depth knowledge and understanding of political, legislative and regulatory processes on the state level, experience in tracking platforms preferred (Policy Note, Lexis Nexis, Quorum, etc.), the ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues, projects, tasks, and information/requests as well as the ability to travel, as needed, within the United States are a must.

To learn more about us, visit our web site at www.americanchemistry.com.

ACC offers a salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.