Regulatory Analyst / Communications Specialist - USDA

TLN Worldwide Enterprises, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TLN Worldwide Enterprises, Inc in Washington, DC seeks a Regulatory Analyst / Communications Specialist to support rulemaking activities. Responsibilities include conducting public comment analysis, drafting regulatory documents, and creating outreach materials. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3–7 years of experience in regulatory analysis and policy communications. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential. This position bridges policy analysis and communications for stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in regulatory analysis.
• 3–7 years of experience in policy communications.
• Knowledge of the federal rulemaking process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct public comment analysis for proposed rules.
• Draft and edit rulemaking documents and policy summaries.
• Create outreach and educational materials.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Policy communications

Strong writing skills

Editing skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Policy, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Description

The Regulatory Analyst / Communications Specialist supports rulemaking activities by conducting public comment analysis, drafting regulatory communications, and developing outreach materials. This role bridges policy analysis and communications, ensuring that complex regulatory information is translated into clear, accessible content for stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Public Comment Analysis

• Download, organize, and analyze public comments submitted on proposed rules
• Identify:
  • Key themes and trends
  • Substantive vs. non-substantive feedback
  • Policy risks and stakeholder concerns
• Develop structured summaries and reports to support rulemaking decisions

Regulatory Writing & Editing

• Draft and edit:
  • Rulemaking documents
  • Policy summaries
  • Response-to-comment documents
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Federal style guidelines
  • Plain language standards

Communications Development

• Create outreach and educational materials, including:
  • Fact sheets
  • Slide decks
  • Talking points
  • Briefing memos
• Support development of rule rollout and communication plans

Stakeholder & Internal Support

• Participate in meetings and document discussions and decisions
• Support coordination of document reviews and revisions
• Assist in preparing leadership briefings and presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Policy, Environmental Science, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in:
• Regulatory analysis
• Policy communications
• Knowledge of:
• Federal rulemaking process
• Public comment analysis
• Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills