Strategic State Policy & Regulatory Affairs Manager

American-Chemistry-Coun; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit-sharing plan

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

American Chemistry Council in Austin, Texas, seeks a Manager for State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs to manage a multi-faceted regional program. You will monitor state bills, coordinate with allies and staff, and help shape ACC positions with testimony drafting and witness prep.

You will maintain records, build relationships with ACC members and partners, and ensure timely communication of regulatory activity. Travel within the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in government affairs, political science, or related field.
• Three years of experience in policy/regulatory analysis, trade association support, member services, or other relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of political, legislative and regulatory processes on the state level.
• Experience with tracking platforms (Policy Note, Lexis Nexis, Quorum, etc.).
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues, projects, tasks, and information/requests.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains an information network to ensure timely awareness of emerging issues.
• Monitors bills introduced in state legislatures to determine impact and recommend ACC positions.
• Synthesizes and communicates priority regulatory activity to senior staff.
• Monitors and reports state regulatory activity; supports response coordination.
• Supports responses to pending legislation/regulations with allies and contract lobbyists.
• Prepares action plans and strategies, drafts testimony, and coordinates witnesses.
• Maintains detailed records of legislative and regulatory developments in the region.
• Builds and maintains relationships with ACC staff, members, consultants, vendors, and agencies.
• Keeps members informed on priority issues in the region.
• Coordinates bill tagging, tracking and reporting with HQ staff.
• Acts as regional coordinator of shared resources and documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy analysis

Regulatory monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in government affairs or political science

Tools

Policy Note

Lexis Nexis

Quorum

Job description

American Chemistry Council in Austin, Texas, seeks a Manager for State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs to manage a multi-faceted regional program. You will monitor state bills, coordinate with allies and staff, and help shape ACC positions with testimony drafting and witness prep.

You will maintain records, build relationships with ACC members and partners, and ensure timely communication of regulatory activity. Travel within the United States is required.