Policy Analyst

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k + match

Profit sharing

Vacation/sick/personal time off

Job summary

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck in Denver is seeking a Policy Analyst for its State & Local Government Relations practice. You will work with Colorado government teams to cover hearings, track legislation, and prepare reports for clients.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of legislative or agency experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of work experience, including legislative, government, or agency experience or relevant private sector experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working on state-level political campaigns, advocacy and lobbying, and/or policy research and analysis
• Strong computer and research skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and balance competing priorities
• Ability to engage clients and government officials in a mature, professional manner
• Previous experience with the Colorado General Assembly is preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, tracking and reporting to senior team members and clients on legislative, regulatory and other policy and political developments
• Prepare a range of written communications for internal and external audiences; including writing weekly summaries of relevant policy developments for clients
• Provide coverage of legislative hearings for clients
• Participate in regular calls with clients. This may include giving the client real-time updates and/or preparing background materials for the team members who represent the client
• Help coordinate meetings for clients at the Colorado State Capitol, government agencies, or with third party groups
• Candidate will eventually be asked to take greater responsibility for coordinating and leading Brownstein policy team meetings and organizing the team’s engagement efforts on behalf of clients
• Perform other research and duties as required

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Policy analysis

Legislative tracking

Research

Client engagement

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

After opening its doors in Denver in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has since expanded around the country, with 14 offices, 600+ employees and 300+ attorneys and policy professionals nationwide. And with over 50 years in the industry, we’re committed to creating strong relationships with not only our clients, but with each other and our communities. Are you looking for a group of accomplished professionals to collaborate with? If so, we want you at Brownstein.

At Brownstein, clients get access to the top legal minds in the industry, powerful policy knowledge, and best-in-class business acumen to solve businesses’ toughest challenges. Brownstein is a law and lobbying firm that has been making moves for more than 50 years to stay at the vanguard of its industry. You’ll find this firm at the heart of many of the most important cases, the most significant deals, and the country’s most pivotal legislation. Brownstein—we’re all in. For more information, visit us at bhfs.com.

We have an immediate need for a Policy Analyst to join our State & Local Government Relations practice in our Denver office. We are seeking an individual who can work with our Colorado Government Relations team at the state, regulatory and local government levels to cover hearings, create reports and track and analyze legislation and regulatory changes for clients.

Successful candidates will have outstanding writing skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments, balance competing priorities, excellent research and analytical skills, and will pay close attention to detail. Additionally, candidates should have solid political awareness, leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative manner. The ability to engage clients and government officials in a mature, professional manner is also critical.

The candidate selected for this position may also be asked to take responsibility for other duties that fall outside of the essential job functions, listed below.

• Monitoring, tracking and reporting to senior team members and clients on legislative, regulatory and other policy and political developments
• Prepare a range of written communications for internal and external audiences; including writing weekly summaries of relevant policy developments for clients
• Provide coverage of legislative hearings for clients
• Participate in regular calls with clients. This may include giving the client real-time updates and/or preparing background materials for the team members who represent the client
• Help coordinate meetings for clients at the Colorado State Capitol, government agencies, or with third party groups
• Candidate will eventually be asked to take greater responsibility for coordinating and leading Brownstein policy team meetings and organizing the team’s engagement efforts on behalf of clients
• Perform other research and duties as required

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2+ years of work experience, including at least 1 year of legislative, government or agency experience or relevant private sector experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working on state-level political campaigns, advocacy and lobbying, and/or policy research and analysis
• Strong computer and research skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and balance competing priorities
• Ability to engage clients and government officials in a mature, professional manner
• Previous experience working with the Colorado General Assembly is preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

We are offering a salary for this role ranging from $70,000 - $75,000, depending on experience.

• medical, dental, vision, 401k + match, profit sharing, and vacation/sick/personal time off
• pay overtime for hours worked above 40 per week

Brownstein is an equal opportunity employer

Brownstein will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, interpretive regulations and other authority, and applicable state laws.

While Brownstein does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, the successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship of a work visa, or Brownstein assuming sponsorship of an existing work visa; including student visas with an OPT/CPT designation.