Policy Associate

Policy Associate at Caprock Strategies, LLC Policy Associate at Caprock Strategies, LLC in Arlington, Virginia Posted in 4 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, including committee and agency activities, hearings, and bill/rule/guidance status changes relevant to clients interests.

Compile regular reports on legislative and regulatory updates to keep the team and clients informed.

Assist with the development and execution of legislative & regulatory strategies tailored to clients objectives.

Summarize and analyze legislative & regulatory proposals, providing concise and informative briefs for the team.

Prepare and review documents, correspondence, and other materials.

Conduct in-depth research on legislative issues, policy trends, and relevant regulations.

Draft written communications, including letters, powerpoint presentations, emails, client memos, and advocacy materials.

Liaise with government officials, stakeholders, and clients to foster positive relationships.

Assist with firm communications efforts, including proofreading materials and supporting the drafting of social media content and other messaging as directed.

On-site administrative support as needed (receive deliveries, etc.)Other duties in support of the mission and clients of Caprock Strategies as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, nutrition, political science, public policy, or a related field.

Experience via internship, coursework or professional placement in legislative affairs, government relations, or related roles is preferred.

Strong research and analytical skills with proven attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently when necessary.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and familiarity with legislative tracking tools.

Professional Experience and Skills:

The Policy Associate will have policy experience and an interest in agriculture, nutrition or rural issues. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, detail oriented, enjoys working in a collaborative and high-performance organization, and can communicate internally and externally in a concise and professional manner. Our team has a collaborative, collegial work style and we are looking for someone who can coordinate, prioritize and manage multiple projects at the same time.

The position is based in Northern Virginia and offers a hybrid schedule requiring at least three days per week in person. recblid prfqki25umalvqjlizh2yzmq5i4v8d