Regulatory Affairs Strategist – Government Policy

Growmark; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) & Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Job summary

GROWMARK, Inc. in Bloomington, IL seeks a Government & Regulatory Affairs Specialist to monitor regulatory issues and coordinate communications around legislative efforts affecting the GROWMARK/FS System.

Responsibilities include drafting comments, engaging with agencies, and coordinating DC fly-ins. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Political Science or Communications or related government affairs experience, with strong writing, research, and stakeholder relations skills.

Qualifications

• Normally requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Political Science or Communications, or related experience demonstrating government affairs knowledge and business writing skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal and state government, contemporary political issues, and public policy formation; ability to research, interpret, and draft formal comments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the GROWMARK/FS System response to regulatory issues and draft formal comments.
• Plan and coordinate System fly-ins to Washington, DC and arrange legislative meetings.
• Develop and edit congressional and association correspondence for the Government Relations Division.
• Support communication efforts, including newsletters and published materials.
• Represent the organization in engagement with trade associations and government agencies.

Skills

Regulatory affairs knowledge

Business writing skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Research and analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

GROWMARK, Inc. in Bloomington, IL seeks a Government & Regulatory Affairs Specialist to monitor regulatory issues and coordinate communications around legislative efforts affecting the GROWMARK/FS System.

Responsibilities include drafting comments, engaging with agencies, and coordinating DC fly-ins. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Political Science or Communications or related government affairs experience, with strong writing, research, and stakeholder relations skills.