What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory Policy Analyst, OGC position at American Gas Association?
About The Job
The Regulatory Policy Analyst position supports the attorneys in AGA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) on a wide range of environmental law, policy, and regulatory matters impacting natural gas utilities. The Analyst is expected to keep AGA’s members informed of judicial and administrative issuances of interest to the natural gas industry and provide summaries to the relevant committees. The Analyst effectively and efficiently drafts summaries of regulatory issuances for members, responds to member inquiries, contributes to the drafting of comments in agency proceedings, and works collaboratively with the attorneys in the office and other members of the AGA team. The Analyst also supports the planning and execution of meetings, conferences, and other member events.
What You Will Do
This role is based in Washington, DC where AGA employees currently have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely. The employee’s team determines one day each week, and the employee determines the others.
The Pay And Benefits
For employees who live in the Washington, DC Metro area, the salary range for this position is $76,962 to $104,126 annually. Candidates are typically hired at a point in their salary range based on prior experience, education, and market demand for the role; employees are also compared internally to their peers. AGA offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families. More information about our benefits may be found at https://www.aga.org/about/aga-jobs/ .
To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with your application.
The Regulatory Policy Analyst position supports the attorneys in AGA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) on a wide range of environmental law, policy, and regulatory matters impacting natural gas utilities. The Analyst is expected to keep AGA’s members informed of judicial and administrative issuances of interest to the natural gas industry and provide summaries to the relevant committees. The Analyst effectively and efficiently drafts summaries of regulatory issuances for members, responds to member inquiries, contributes to the drafting of comments in agency proceedings, and works collaboratively with the attorneys in the office and other members of the AGA team. The Analyst also supports the planning and execution of meetings, conferences, and other member events.
What You Will Do
- Monitor and report on federal and state rulemaking and policy actions related to the regulation of the natural gas industry and AGA members, with a primary focus on environmental and energy law and policy.
- Contribute to the development of comments on regulatory rulemakings before federal and state entities on issues of interest to the natural gas industry and AGA member companies.
- Draft summaries and analyses to keep members informed of litigation, regulatory, and legislative developments affecting natural gas utilities.
- Attend and provide concise summaries of conferences, hearings, and briefings.
- Maintain federal and regulatory content on the AGA and AGA committee websites.
- Conduct independent research, develop analyses, and contribute collateral materials in support of policy proposals to advance AGA member interests as directed by the attorneys in the Office of General Counsel.
- Assist in the preparation and review of reports, presentations, and other briefing materials for use in member outreach and communications.
- Support staff executives to the AGA Environmental Regulatory Action Committee (ERAC), Environmental Matters Committee (EMC), and other committees managed by the OGC with all facets of committee management, including planning committee meeting content, maintaining committee rosters in AGA’s association management software, and maintaining and developing committee webpages.
- Respond timely to member inquiries within the scope of this position.
- In coordination with the attorneys in the AGA OGC, support AGA’s litigation efforts, including coordinating with outside counsel and assisting in-house counsel with all facets of litigation.
- Assist in topic development and logistical preparation for AGA conferences and AGA member committee meetings and communications.
- Present updates on recent environmental regulatory and policy developments to AGA committees.
- Perform other duties as directed to support the mission of the AGA OGC.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Effective computer and internet research capability
- Undergraduate degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, required
- Experience in a law firm, government, or trade association setting—with a focus on environmental or energy policy preferred.
- Interest in administrative law and energy, environmental, and natural gas policy
This role is based in Washington, DC where AGA employees currently have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely. The employee’s team determines one day each week, and the employee determines the others.
The Pay And Benefits
For employees who live in the Washington, DC Metro area, the salary range for this position is $76,962 to $104,126 annually. Candidates are typically hired at a point in their salary range based on prior experience, education, and market demand for the role; employees are also compared internally to their peers. AGA offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families. More information about our benefits may be found at https://www.aga.org/about/aga-jobs/ .
- Paid Time Off
- Medical and Dental insurance
- Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching, and non-elective contributions
- Educational assistance and more!
To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with your application.
Salary : $76,962 - $104,126