779 Policy Director jobs in the United States
Global Public Policy Director
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Work you'll doAs a Global Public Policy Director, you will specialize in public-policy work within the Strategy, Innovation and Public Policy team. You will help Deloitte's top leaders solve their toughest problems and take advantage of Deloitte's most significant market opportunities. You will be a thought partner, leading teams to perform in-depth analysis and provide compelling points of view to senior Deloitte leadership around the world. Your insights will contribute to unique and challenging projects that build the future of the $65B global leader in professional services.
Examples of impactful work include:
+ Identify and conduct analyses on trending legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues in key markets (including US, UK/Europe, and key Asian markets) that may impact Deloitte and its clients- with an emphasis on financial regulatory issues
+ Collaborate with stakeholders across the Deloitte network to drive alignment on public policy positioning as well as the promotion and protection of Deloitte's business interests
+ Support Deloitte Global's participation in international organizations such as the B7/B20, OECD, and APEC
+ Engaging with senior Deloitte leaders to shape and prioritize their strategy, innovation, and public policy goals to grow and differentiate our business
Your daily responsibilities will include:
+ Bringing a strategic mindset and structured approach to problem solving, motivated by intellectual curiosity
+ Leveraging a deep understanding of public policy issues impacting professional services and the broader business environment as well as subject matter expertise in cross-border financial regulatory issues
+ Communicating your ideas and trends with poise to stakeholders through effective written and oral communication
+ Managing projects and prioritizing workstreams for staff members with a commitment to quality under tight deadlines and senior stakeholders (e.g., Global C-suite)
+ Investing in the professional development of yourself and your team members
The team
Global Strategy, Innovation, and Public Policy is responsible for charting the direction of Deloitte. Our team works with internal clients to shape and explore the impact of business drivers, supporting key global leaders in defining and enabling the Firm's strategy, innovation, and policy agenda.
QualificationsMinimum 10-15+ years of relevant experience, or 8-12+ years of experience plus JD or other advanced degree in a relevant field.
Relevant experience includes, but not limited to:
+ Experience working in US government agencies (eg Treasury, Commerce, FRB, SEC), Congress, trade associations, government affairs organizations, policy research organizations, or public policy organizations, with preference for experience working on financial regulatory issues (audit, tax, trade) including with international bodies/regulatory dialogues (eg Financial Stability Board, US-EU Financial Regulatory Forum, G7/G20)
+ Experience in a role with extensive writing, research, and legislative analysis responsibilities
+ Academic or practical experience with trade, international relations, geopolitical issues and/or regional studies
+ Bachelor's degree required; Graduate degree preferred
+ Expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
+ Knowledge of industry and market business issues and core technology trends
+ Foreign language capability and experience abroad preferred
Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
+ Solving complex challenges in a self-directed manner using structured thinking
+ Developing frameworks to bring clarity to ambiguous problems
+ Creating narratives to guide stakeholder thinking and maximize impact
+ Communicating ideas and concepts in a clear, logical way to firm executives
+ Cultivating trust among a variety of internal and external stakeholders, effectively managing expectations, and exercising influence to drive change
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Global Public Policy Director
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Work you'll doAs a Global Public Policy Director, you will specialize in public-policy work within the Strategy, Innovation and Public Policy team. You will help Deloitte's top leaders solve their toughest problems and take advantage of Deloitte's most significant market opportunities. You will be a thought partner, leading teams to perform in-depth analysis and provide compelling points of view to senior Deloitte leadership around the world. Your insights will contribute to unique and challenging projects that build the future of the $65B global leader in professional services.
Examples of impactful work include:
+ Identify and conduct analyses on trending legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues in key markets (including US, UK/Europe, and key Asian markets) that may impact Deloitte and its clients- with an emphasis on financial regulatory issues
+ Collaborate with stakeholders across the Deloitte network to drive alignment on public policy positioning as well as the promotion and protection of Deloitte's business interests
+ Support Deloitte Global's participation in international organizations such as the B7/B20, OECD, and APEC
+ Engaging with senior Deloitte leaders to shape and prioritize their strategy, innovation, and public policy goals to grow and differentiate our business
Your daily responsibilities will include:
+ Bringing a strategic mindset and structured approach to problem solving, motivated by intellectual curiosity
+ Leveraging a deep understanding of public policy issues impacting professional services and the broader business environment as well as subject matter expertise in cross-border financial regulatory issues
+ Communicating your ideas and trends with poise to stakeholders through effective written and oral communication
+ Managing projects and prioritizing workstreams for staff members with a commitment to quality under tight deadlines and senior stakeholders (e.g., Global C-suite)
+ Investing in the professional development of yourself and your team members
The team
Global Strategy, Innovation, and Public Policy is responsible for charting the direction of Deloitte. Our team works with internal clients to shape and explore the impact of business drivers, supporting key global leaders in defining and enabling the Firm's strategy, innovation, and policy agenda.
QualificationsMinimum 10-15+ years of relevant experience, or 8-12+ years of experience plus JD or other advanced degree in a relevant field.
Relevant experience includes, but not limited to:
+ Experience working in US government agencies (eg Treasury, Commerce, FRB, SEC), Congress, trade associations, government affairs organizations, policy research organizations, or public policy organizations, with preference for experience working on financial regulatory issues (audit, tax, trade) including with international bodies/regulatory dialogues (eg Financial Stability Board, US-EU Financial Regulatory Forum, G7/G20)
+ Experience in a role with extensive writing, research, and legislative analysis responsibilities
+ Academic or practical experience with trade, international relations, geopolitical issues and/or regional studies
+ Bachelor's degree required; Graduate degree preferred
+ Expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
+ Knowledge of industry and market business issues and core technology trends
+ Foreign language capability and experience abroad preferred
Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
+ Solving complex challenges in a self-directed manner using structured thinking
+ Developing frameworks to bring clarity to ambiguous problems
+ Creating narratives to guide stakeholder thinking and maximize impact
+ Communicating ideas and concepts in a clear, logical way to firm executives
+ Cultivating trust among a variety of internal and external stakeholders, effectively managing expectations, and exercising influence to drive change
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Policy Director (Washington)
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Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $80.9 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.
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Working at Enterprise
At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey.
Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.
Job Description Summary
The Policy Director will lead the development and implementation of Enterprise Community Development’s (ECD) policy agenda and government relations efforts in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, including state and local jurisdictions as defined. This role will report to the Mid-Atlantic Senior Director of Policy in close coordination with the President of ECD and work out of the Bethesda or Baltimore Enterprise office.
This role will be responsible for leading ECD’s policy work in collaboration with the Mid-Atlantic Senior Director, to support joint regional and national policy strategy and efforts. The director will work with key members of the ECD team to organize advocacy efforts to advance our agenda. The position will have access to and interact with Enterprise’s Federal Policy team and the network of State & Local Policy staff that includes other market- based staff focused on state and local policy efforts across the nation.
In coordination with the Federal Policy team, the position may be asked to help coordinate local participation in national policy activities on issues such as the housing tax credit and other programs, including adjacent sector legislation such as health care, human services, education and workforce development, and legislation that affect the stability of low-income families and individuals. Given the importance of the on-the-ground presence of this role, this position will likely include substantial in-person and virtual meetings with external partners, including governmental officials and non-governmental partners.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of ECD’s state, regional, and local policy agenda, identify key policy priorities, and ensure priorities are aligned internally with Enterprise’s national and Mid-Atlantic agenda, and externally with partners as appropriate.
- In role as trusted advisor, work with key government and elected officials to advise city, county, and state officials on the formulation and design of policy solutions that advance ECD priorities, projects, and initiatives, and to support broadly Enterprise’s Strategic goals.
- Lead state- and local-level policy work on appropriations, legislation, ordinances, project approvals, and regulations in state and local jurisdictions relevant to ECD’s efforts in MD, DC, VA, and PA.
- Identify key partners and cultivate relationships, in coalitions or campaigns, with advocacy organizations at the state and local level. Represent Enterprise and ECD in the (DC) Owners’ Consortium, Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition, Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers, and Virginia Housing Alliance and to cultivate other relationships and partnerships as needed.
- Manage contract with advocacy consultants: in consultation with the Mid-Atlantic Senior Director, strategize annual legislative housing advocacy agenda, track and monitor legislative activity, and craft policy positions.
- Prepare advocacy materials such as written and oral testimony, white papers, fact sheets, case studies, and legislative summaries.
- Refine and implement systems for soliciting comments and action from partners where appropriate, including adapting and circulating letters of support for state and/or national legislation with relevant partners. Attend associated briefings, meetings, and hearings, and report back to colleagues and staff on progress and developments.
- Support Enterprise’s federal policy priorities by advocating to state and local officials and the regional Congressional Delegations on national issues such as LIHTC, NMTC, federal subsidy programs, and other issue areas, as requested. Participate in annual Lobby Day in Washington, DC.
- Coordinate in partnership with Enterprise’s National Director for State & Local Policy and our market-based network of State & Local Policy Directors to share information, policy issues, and best practices. Participate in State & Local Policy retreat two times per year.
- Conduct research on policies, programs, incentives, and regulations that can promote and support affordable housing as part of a larger community development agenda.
- Utilize data, research, and best practices to inform policies that increase the supply of, and access to, affordable housing.
- Organize and staff policy-related conferences and workshops, including developing agendas, identifying panelists, and disseminating policy best practices.
- Organize and lead ECD’s monthly policy call with ECD leaders. Develop agendas, disseminate information, and bring awareness to applicable legislation from other States.
- Coordinate strategic internal and external communications, with support from national communications team.
- Attend legislative session meetings and activities or as needed or required to support partners, participate in Lobby Days, or advance critical legislation.
- Undergraduate degree required in public policy, economics, urban planning, real estate or related field; Masters degree or law degree highly preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in public policy, urban planning, real estate, or a related field.
- Preferred experience with affordable housing and/or housing policy at state and/or local level.
- Demonstrated experience in navigating legislative processes, working with government and elected officials, and advocating for specific policies at the state and local level.
- Demonstrated research experience.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills, including with media, reporters, and/or social platforms.
- Ability to analyze, synthesize, and translate complex information, orally and in writing, to influence the process and explain results to parties inside and outside the organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and working in a fast-paced environment, often under stringent deadlines.
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills and experience preparing presentations for a variety of audiences.
- Strong commitment to Enterprise’s mission:
You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.
Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family.
The base salary for this role is $25,000 to 140,000, depending on level of skills and experience.
The salary range for this position is represented by the low and high end of the range for the amount to be paid for the position. Salaries paid at Enterprise will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance. The salary range is just a part of the total rewards package provided to employees at Enterprise, and other rewards may include annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.
At Enterprise, our benefits form a major component of our total rewards package. Benefits include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits, such as fertility, adoption, surrogacy support, and gender-affirming care. Enterprise allows flexible work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance. We offer health advocacy, EAP, and mental health benefits. We round out our total rewards package by offering financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally, you will have learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team in our effort and commitment to serve others. Seniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Other
- Industries Civic and Social Organizations
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Deputy Policy Director (Washington)
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The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Policy Director to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for helping to drive content for USGLC’s public and private events, developing issue briefs and policy products, and conducting policy research and analyzing trends on U.S. international development, diplomacy, and economic programs. You will play a critical role in ensuring our work is aligned with best practices and addresses the most pressing challenges facing U.S. international affairs. This position reports to the Senior Director for Policy and Strategy and is based in Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition is a broad-based influential network of 500 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic, military, and community leaders in all 50 states who support strategic investments to elevate development and diplomacy alongside defense in order to build a better, safer world.
At USGLC, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and belonging among staff, volunteers and partners.
Responsibilities- Help drive the organization’s agenda to leverage policy and messaging across teams to advance the organization’s mission and strengthen U.S. diplomacy, development, and economic programs.
- Create and curate memos and content for USGLC’s growing convening platforms, including public and private policy events and salons in Washington DC and around the country.
- Conduct research and analysis on a variety of U.S. international development issues, including the global threat environment, the global competition with China, global food security and humanitarian crises, global health, climate change and energy, the multilateral system, and democracy around the world.
- Develop clear, concise and timely policy briefs, reports, and other policy materials for a variety of internal and external audiences.
- Monitor and evaluate U.S. international development agencies, policies, and programs, assessing their effectiveness and impact and identify emerging trends.
- Collaborate with fellow teams and other stakeholders to ensure our programs, events, and communications are supported by strategic messaging and policy.
- Manage subordinate staff, including providing oversight, coaching, and mentoring to a high-performing Policy and Strategy Team.
- Master’s degree in International Development, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in international development research or policy analysis.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive documents.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify, analyze and synthesize complex issues.
- Strong understanding of current U.S. global development architecture, U.S. national security toolkit and geostrategic threats, multilateral system, and humanitarian issues and trends.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in research methods and data analysis tools. Experience with analyzing large datasets to identify trends and data points is highly desirable.
A projected salary range of $85K-$120K will be offered to commensurate with experience and qualifications. The USGLC also provides a package of benefits, including hybrid work, health and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid annual and sick leave, fitness center access, SmartBenefits and telecommunications subsidy and federal holidays.
TO APPLYPlease email cover letter and resume . Please reference “Deputy Policy Director” in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.No calls please.
About the USGLCThe U.S. Global Leadership Coalition is a bipartisan, broad-based influential network of 500 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states who support a smart power approach of elevating diplomacy and development alongside defense to build a better, safer world.
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#J-18808-LjbffrPolicy Director (VPEF) (Washington)
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Voices for Progress (V4P) galvanizes the advocacy of business leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and other prominent individuals who unite to protect our climate, strengthen our democracy, and ensure economic and social justice for all. The Policy Director leads the organization’s policy and legislative work federally and for California state across these three core issue areas. Advocacy priorities have included budget and tax policy, health care access, climate change, immigration reform, voting rights, criminal justice reform, gender equality, campaign finance reform, judicial nominations, environmental justice, and more. The Policy Director is an exempt position. Exempt employees are expected to work the appropriate and necessary time in order to complete key assignments and related tasks on schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- External Collaboration and Government Relations: Ensure that Policy Department maintains and expands relationships with lawmakers, government staff, and allied policy advocacy organizations, ensuring key partnerships specifically with those with deep policy expertise and organizations representing historically marginalized communities.
- Policy Direction: Lead Policy Department in monitoring and analyzing federal and CA state policies to identify key policy debates V4P should prioritize for advocacy. Act as the organizational lead on specific areas of federal policy, preferably climate policy.
- Advocacy Strategy: Collaborate with membership and programming staff to design and implement effective member advocacy plans, efforts to build member relationships with lawmakers, candidate education, and other programming.
- Advocacy Implementation: Oversee staff creation of all policy materials for advocacy, updates, and other programming to members, including issue briefs, talking points, webinar presentations, email updates, etc. Lead V4P members and staff in policy advocacy activities, including conducting issue trainings, leading lobbying meetings, and managing policy portions of fly-ins several times a year.
- Organizational Management: Collaborate with President and senior staff of other departments as part of the V4P management team. Lead Policy Department, including directly supervising two managers.
- Travel: Travel to Sacramento, CA required approximately once or twice a year.
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
- At least seven years’ relevant work experience.
- Minimum two years’ experience managing others.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective short and long-term policy advocacy agendas at the federal level. Experience working for a member of Congress strongly preferred. Understanding of California state policy process and grasstops advocacy are pluses.
- Prepared to serve in a decision-making role requiring careful consideration of the political, strategic, and policy implications of positions and strategies.
- Relationships with federal lawmakers, government staff, and national allied policy advocacy organizations, preferably including with organizations representing historically marginalized communities.
- Able to quickly learn and lead on relevant policy and programming issues across a broad spectrum of topics, understanding the intersections between them and the differential impacts on various communities. Background in climate change policy preferred.
- Excellent at writing for advocacy, policy research, and attention to detail.
- Can successfully supervise staff and collaborate with colleagues in other parts of the country.
- A team player who works well with others and can manage multiple large projects, including urgent situations.
- Strong computer skills, and willingness to learn new software and computer skills as needed. Competency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite required.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
- Based in a nine-person office in Washington, D.C. Other arrangements may be possible.
- Reports to the President based in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
- Supervises Policy staff in Sacramento, CA and Washington, D.C.
- Coordinates closely with other senior staff based in Washington, D.C. and locations around the country.
- Interacts with allied organizations, lawmakers, and government staff via phone, email, and in person.
While performing responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to follow instructions. The employee is required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee may be required to sit or stand for an extended period of time. While performing responsibilities of the job, the employee is required use a computer and basic office equipment. The employee may be required to sit or stand for an extended period of time. Work is generally sedentary in the office. The employee is required to travel frequently by car, public transportation, or by foot, and very occasionally by air for meetings.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work from home or general office environment. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is usually subject to inside environmental conditions. No hazardous or other unpleasant conditions caused by dust or other possible hazards. Office access may be through elevators. Office space has a mix of private and common offices with wide aisles between.
COMPENSATION:
- Excellent benefits, including full medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
- 13 federal holidays and one floating holiday per year.
- Vacation and sick leave.
- Retirement savings account with employer contributions immediately.
- Pre-tax public transit/parking, childcare, flexible spending account options.
- Position meets requirements for federal public service loan forgiveness.
Please include “Policy Director ” in the subject line and indicate where you saw the job posting in the text of the email. Due to the volume of applicants, we will only contact applicants whose skill sets, and experience meet our needs.
Voices for Progress Education Fund, a project of Tides Center, is an “at-will” and equal opportunity employer.
V4P is committed to a diverse staff and to a culture that holds equity as a value and a priority. V4P welcomes applicants who bring a variety of perspectives, experiences, and competencies. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ persons are strongly encouraged to apply. V4P is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.
#J-18808-LjbffrRegulatory & Technology Policy Director (Washington)
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A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Primary Function
The Director, Regulatory Affairs is a shared regulatory resource across the Corporate Technology Center, North American Water Heating, Lochinvar, North American Water Treatment, and the Legal Department. While directly reporting to the Vice President of Government, Regulatory and Industry Affairs. The Director will lead and assist in the development and execution of regulatory strategies that will both inform and advance the company's business objectives across its product business units. The Director will also provide engineering and policy analysis to business unit leaders to assist in advancing the Company's business objectives in front of U.S. (Federal and State) and international regulatory and policy making bodies, and non-governmental organizations in North America.
Responsibilities
- Leverages industry and regulatory professional experience to lead regulatory and technical analysis, as well as corporate presentations and official governmental presentations and submissions (e.g. notice and comment rulemakings, public testimony, as well as comments to standard setting organizations) on proposed product standards and test procedures at the international (e.g., NRCan), federal (e.g., Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency), and state/ local governmental level (e.g. California Energy Commission) impacting water and space heating technology and products.
- Provides product engineering and regulatory recommendations to ensure strategic alignment between product road-mapping and future public policy and regulatory initiatives at the international, federal, state/local governmental level that will impact product development and sales.
- Assists in leading and representing the Company's regulatory strategies and recommendations at industry technical and standard setting committees, including the ability to chair committees and working groups.
Facilitates and assists product engineering, management, and sales teams with analyzing, assessing, and ensuring compliance with current regulatory standards.
Resource to the Global Director of Certification and Reliability to ensure that all covered products are properly certified with international and domestic (e.g. U.S. federal and state) governmental certification requirements.
Qualifications
- Master's DegreeinEngineeringorApplied Science preferred
- 7+ years related work experience
- Microsoft 365Office Suite, SharePoint, and communication platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Axios) and electronic research.
Additional Qualifications:
- Private sector or public sector experience (or combination) in which the individual assisted in the interpretation of and/or directed the development of regulatory standards, including test procedures, performance and energy efficiency conservation standards, for residential and commercial space or water heating and hydronic equipment. This would include experience working with the U.S. Department of Energy, and it's National Laboratories, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the California Energy Commission, or an equivalent state regulatory body, including public utility commissions, as well as working with technical and regulatory representatives at non-governmental organizations such as American Council on an Energy Efficient Economy, and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, among others, as well as manufacturer industry associations, such as the Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigeration Institute.
- Experience working with code setting organizations such as the International Code Council, ASHRAE, as well as safety standard organizations such ANSI and UL.
- Experience with certifying residential and commercial water heating products with regulatory bodies, including, but not limited to the U.S. Department of Energy (e.g., CCMS), the State of California, international regulatory bodies, and third-party testing laboratories and certification organizations (e.g. UL, Intertek, CSA, and AHRI).
- Communication - Ability to write clearly, concisely and in a professional style and makes clear and concise oral presentations to individuals or groups; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; facilitates open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Teamwork - Ability to think and act independently but also work as a member of a larger team.
- Planning and organizing - ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines.
- Relationship building - ability to build relationships with internal company stakeholders as well as outside groups.
Education
Master's Degree in Engineering or Related Field
We Offer
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
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#J-18808-LjbffrRegulatory & Technology Policy Director (Washington)
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Company / Location Information
A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Primary FunctionThe Director, Regulatory Affairs is a shared regulatory resource across the Corporate Technology Center, North American Water Heating, Lochinvar, North American Water Treatment, and the Legal Department. While directly reporting to the Vice President of Government, Regulatory and Industry Affairs. The Director will lead and assist in the development and execution of regulatory strategies that will both inform and advance the company’s business objectives across its product business units. The Director will also provide engineering and policy analysis to business unit leaders to assist in advancing the Company’s business objectives in front of U.S. (Federal and State) and international regulatory and policy making bodies, and non-governmental organizations in North America.
Responsibilities- Leverages industry and regulatory professional experience to lead regulatory and technical analysis, as well as corporate presentations and official governmental presentations and submissions (e.g. notice and comment rulemakings, public testimony, as well as comments to standard setting organizations) on proposed product standards and test procedures at the international (e.g., NRCan), federal (e.g., Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency), and state/ local governmental level (e.g. California Energy Commission) impacting water and space heating technology and products.
- Provides product engineering and regulatory recommendations to ensure strategic alignment between product road-mapping and future public policy and regulatory initiatives at the international, federal, state/local governmental level that will impact product development and sales.
- Assists in leading and representing the Company’s regulatory strategies and recommendations at industry technical and standard setting committees, including the ability to chair committees and working groups.
Facilitates and assists product engineering, management, and sales teams with analyzing, assessing, and ensuring compliance with current regulatory standards.
Resource to the Global Director of Certification and Reliability to ensure that all covered products are properly certified with international and domestic (e.g. U.S. federal and state) governmental certification requirements.
- Master's DegreeinEngineeringorApplied Science preferred
- 7+ years related work experience
- Microsoft 365Office Suite, SharePoint, and communication platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Axios) and electronic research.
Additional Qualifications:
- Private sector or public sector experience (or combination) in which the individual assisted in the interpretation of and/or directed the development of regulatory standards, including test procedures, performance and energy efficiency conservation standards, for residential and commercial space or water heating and hydronic equipment. This would include experience working with the U.S. Department of Energy, and it’s National Laboratories, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), the California Energy Commission, or an equivalent state regulatory body, including public utility commissions, as well as working with technical and regulatory representatives at non-governmental organizations such as American Council on an Energy Efficient Economy, and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, among others, as well as manufacturer industry associations, such as the Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigeration Institute.
- Experience working with code setting organizations such as the International Code Council, ASHRAE, as well as safety standard organizations such ANSI and UL.
- Experience with certifying residential and commercial water heating products with regulatory bodies, including, but not limited to the U.S. Department of Energy (e.g., CCMS), the State of California, international regulatory bodies, and third-party testing laboratories and certification organizations (e.g. UL, Intertek, CSA, and AHRI).
- Communication - Ability to write clearly, concisely and in a professional style and makes clear and concise oral presentations to individuals or groups; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; facilitates open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Teamwork – Ability to think and act independently but also work as a member of a larger team.
- Planning and organizing - ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines.
- Relationship building - ability to build relationships with internal company stakeholders as well as outside groups.
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Public Policy & Government Relations Director (Washington)
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Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies .
I. MAJOR FUNCTION:
The Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs develops and leads NASW’s public policy and government affairs portfolio with the goal of advancing legislation and public policies that support the social work profession and the individuals, families, and communities’ social workers serve. The Director manages NASW’s Public Policy and Government Affairs Department, collaborates with NASW departments and chapters and with coalitions, government officials, and other stakeholders to develop and implement public policies that advance the social work profession, and is responsible for integrating NASW’s public policy and government affairs agenda into NASW’s overall mission, goals, and priorities. This Director Supports NASW’s DE&I initiatives by helping to translate its organizational vision for DE&I into organization-wide planning, systems and policies that are designed, implemented, and regularly reviewed for equity and inclusion.
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Global Issues, Reputation, and Policy Director (Boston)
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Locations : Boston | Atlanta
Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital venturesand business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
What You'll Do
You will serve as a Senior Manager or Director on BCGs Global Communications team, leading the firms efforts in reputational risk monitoring, policy analysis, identifying trending issues, and crisis management. Reporting to Global Communications leadership, you will proactively identify, assess, and track emerging risks and high-impact issues across a broad spectrum of topicsincluding global geopolitical affairs, U.S. policy developments with global implications, social issues, financial trends, and media narrativesthat may affect BCGs reputation, operations, and business strategy.
You will develop and execute comprehensive reputational risk mitigation strategies that align with BCGs global business objectives, offering strategic counsel to senior leaders across the firm. Your insights will shape the firms external engagement on priority topics such as economic policy, practice area policies, technology, and regulation. Youll play a critical role in translating complex and fast-evolving policy environments into clear, actionable intelligence for internal stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft policies and communication strategies that reflect and reinforce BCGs values and positions.
In this role, youll work closely with senior leaders across Communications, Risk, Compliance, and the Office of the Global Chief of Staff, as well as other relevant functions and regional leadership teams. You will also support executive positioning and incident response efforts, including the preparation of statements, talking points, and internal guidance to manage sensitive issues effectively.
You will be responsible for documenting and formalizing workflows related to issue and risk topic management in collaboration with other cross-functional teams. This includes establishing repeatable processes for evaluating and escalating risks and shaping the firms enterprise response.
You will scan the horizon across media, political, and digital platforms to proactively identify emerging trends and issues BCG should analyze for reputational or brand risk. Your ability to synthesize developments in the external landscape and translate those into implications for BCG will be key in preparing executive-ready briefings and recommendations that support decision-making.
You will also bring strong consulting-based PMO skills, with the ability to coordinate and drive cross-functional workstreams that result in timely, actionable policy and risk guidance for firm leaders.
You will help ensure that BCG is well-positioned to anticipate and respond to reputational risks by building internal awareness, strengthening response frameworks, and fostering external relationships with key stakeholders who influence the environment in which BCG operates.
YOURE GOOD AT
- Monitoring, analyzing, and contextualizing a wide range of reputational risk driversincluding emerging media, political, and social trendswith emphasis on U.S. policy and its global implications.
- Developing and executing strategic communications and policy guidance in high-stakes or sensitive situations, ensuring alignment with firm values and reputational considerations.
- Providing sound, proactive counsel to senior business leaders on complex, fast-moving issues, including translating external trends into structured, executive-ready insights and recommendations.
- Leading the documentation and formalization of issue and risk-related workflows across cross-functional teams to support consistency, accountability, and responsiveness.
- Communicating clearly and persuasively across internal and external audiences, with the ability to frame competitive intelligence and external developments for leadership decision-making.
- Writing effectively for executives, media, and public stakeholders on nuanced or technical topics, supported by strong analytical and synthesis skills.
- Collaborating cross-functionally and internationally in a matrixed, high-performance organization, using consulting-based PMO skills to drive alignment and execution.
- Maintaining discretion and professionalism while managing confidential, sensitive, or high-impact reputational and policy issues.
What You'll Bring
- 5-7+ years of experience in public relations, public affairs, or policyideally including time on Capitol Hill or in a senior government role
- 25 years of consulting experience at a top-tier professional services or strategy firm strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of US legislative and regulatory processes and their global business impacts
- Demonstrated success in shaping and executing corporate public affairs strategies
- Experience supporting senior executives with messaging, speechwriting, or thought leadership
- Proven ability to distill complex policy issues into clear business-relevant insights
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across diverse teams and geographies
Additional info
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.
The base salary range for this role is $146,000.00 - $83,333.33
This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.
In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 30% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.
All of our plans provide best in class coverage:
- Zero dollar ( 0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
- Low 10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
- Dental coverage, including up to 5,000 in orthodontia benefits
- Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
- Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
- Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
- Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
- Paid sick time on an as needed basis
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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Global Issues, Reputation, and Policy Director (Boston)
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Locations : Boston | Atlanta
Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
What You'll Do
You will serve as a Senior Manager or Director on BCG’s Global Communications team, leading the firm’s efforts in reputational risk monitoring, policy analysis, identifying trending issues, and crisis management. Reporting to Global Communications leadership, you will proactively identify, assess, and track emerging risks and high-impact issues across a broad spectrum of topics—including global geopolitical affairs, U.S. policy developments with global implications, social issues, financial trends, and media narratives—that may affect BCG’s reputation, operations, and business strategy.
You will develop and execute comprehensive reputational risk mitigation strategies that align with BCG’s global business objectives, offering strategic counsel to senior leaders across the firm. Your insights will shape the firm’s external engagement on priority topics such as economic policy, practice area policies, technology, and regulation. You’ll play a critical role in translating complex and fast-evolving policy environments into clear, actionable intelligence for internal stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft policies and communication strategies that reflect and reinforce BCG’s values and positions.
In this role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across Communications, Risk, Compliance, and the Office of the Global Chief of Staff, as well as other relevant functions and regional leadership teams. You will also support executive positioning and incident response efforts, including the preparation of statements, talking points, and internal guidance to manage sensitive issues effectively.
You will be responsible for documenting and formalizing workflows related to issue and risk topic management in collaboration with other cross-functional teams. This includes establishing repeatable processes for evaluating and escalating risks and shaping the firm’s enterprise response.
You will scan the horizon across media, political, and digital platforms to proactively identify emerging trends and issues BCG should analyze for reputational or brand risk. Your ability to synthesize developments in the external landscape and translate those into implications for BCG will be key in preparing executive-ready briefings and recommendations that support decision-making.
You will also bring strong consulting-based PMO skills, with the ability to coordinate and drive cross-functional workstreams that result in timely, actionable policy and risk guidance for firm leaders.
You will help ensure that BCG is well-positioned to anticipate and respond to reputational risks by building internal awareness, strengthening response frameworks, and fostering external relationships with key stakeholders who influence the environment in which BCG operates.
YOU’RE GOOD AT
- Monitoring, analyzing, and contextualizing a wide range of reputational risk drivers—including emerging media, political, and social trends—with emphasis on U.S. policy and its global implications.
- Developing and executing strategic communications and policy guidance in high-stakes or sensitive situations, ensuring alignment with firm values and reputational considerations.
- Providing sound, proactive counsel to senior business leaders on complex, fast-moving issues, including translating external trends into structured, executive-ready insights and recommendations.
- Leading the documentation and formalization of issue and risk-related workflows across cross-functional teams to support consistency, accountability, and responsiveness.
- Communicating clearly and persuasively across internal and external audiences, with the ability to frame competitive intelligence and external developments for leadership decision-making.
- Writing effectively for executives, media, and public stakeholders on nuanced or technical topics, supported by strong analytical and synthesis skills.
- Collaborating cross-functionally and internationally in a matrixed, high-performance organization, using consulting-based PMO skills to drive alignment and execution.
- Maintaining discretion and professionalism while managing confidential, sensitive, or high-impact reputational and policy issues.
What You'll Bring
- 5-7+ years of experience in public relations, public affairs, or policy—ideally including time on Capitol Hill or in a senior government role
- 2–5 years of consulting experience at a top-tier professional services or strategy firm strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of US legislative and regulatory processes and their global business impacts
- Demonstrated success in shaping and executing corporate public affairs strategies
- Experience supporting senior executives with messaging, speechwriting, or thought leadership
- Proven ability to distill complex policy issues into clear business-relevant insights
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across diverse teams and geographies
Additional info
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.
The base salary range for this role is $146,000.00 - $83,333.33
This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.
In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 30% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.
All of our plans provide best in class coverage:
- Zero dollar ( 0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
- Low 10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
- Dental coverage, including up to 5,000 in orthodontia benefits
- Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
- Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
- Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
- Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
- Paid sick time on an as needed basis
Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.