Project Manager, Regulation & Policy

Are you looking to work on current and emerging policy issues and regulatory programs?  Do you want to apply your education and experience to help government agencies improve the way they develop and implement regulations, policies, and programs?  Our Regulatory, Policy & Economics (RPE) portfolio has over 30 years of experience supporting the design, implementation, and improvement of federal programs and is seeking a regulatory policy manager to join them.  

Join our multidisciplinary team of regulatory specialists, policy analysts, economists, and attorneys.  We combine legal, policy, economic, and scientific research and analysis to solve unique public policy challenges through innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services.  Our dynamic work environment involves working on multiple projects simultaneously, and providing a wide range of support services for a variety of Federal clients.

The full-time position will be located in Fairfax, VA (with flexibility for telework considered). 

Job Responsibilities:

The Regulatory Policy Manager will help manage interdisciplinary teams supporting federal government clients who develop and implement regulatory programs affecting the environment, energy, homeland security and immigration, labor and workforce issues, public health, nutrition, transportation, and other national priorities. Responsibilities also will include contributing to business development and portfolio growth.

What you'll be doing:

• Participating in or managing short- and long-term engagements to support federal clients whose responsibilities are to develop policies and craft regulations that implement a desired policy, explain the rationale of the rulemaking to interested parties, and implement the regulatory requirements
• Providing day-to-day technical direction to project staff
• Managing project teams and developing and monitoring project budgets and schedules
• Managing day-to-day client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and working to develop long-term client relationships
• Analyzing public comments and writing comment summaries on controversial projects
• Identifying client needs and working with others to pursue regulatory support follow-on work or new business opportunities
• Developing recommendation, and drafting reports and presentations

What you must have (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree (in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field) plus at least 7 years of related work experience in a professional services firm or related environment; OR
• Demonstrated understanding of the federal rulemaking process
• U.S. Citizenship is required per federal contracts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance
• Experience managing and providing day to day oversight of individuals or teams
• Experience developing and monitoring project budgets and schedules
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong attention to detail and collaborative approach.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);

What we'd like you to have (preferred qualifications):

• 5+ years of experience working on projects related to federal regulatory programs and issues and involving research, analysis, and writing
• Relevant work experience with the federal rulemaking process
• Experience pursuing new business or development of business proposals

Why you’ll love working here:

• Comprehensive health benefits and corporate wellness program
• Competitive vacation and retirement plans
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A diverse workforce that values equity and inclusion
• Employee community networks to support a diverse, inclusive workplace
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to meet your professional goals.

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