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Senior Specialist, Regulatory
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The position of Senior Regulatory Specialist will encourage the development, implementation and proper enforcement of regulations designed to bolster animal protection at the federal level.
You will be responsible for:
- Collaborates with program staff and the Animal Protection Law (APL) department on drafting comments and letters to agencies in response to open comment periods on all relevant agency action, to push for rulemakings, and to request enforcement and proper implementation of regulations;
- Drafts and reviews blogs, press releases, talking points and other media materials to disseminate the proper information on agency actions and rules;
- Collaborates with external coalition partners on comment drafting, messaging, and setting up necessary hill and agency meetings on regulatory priorities;
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with numerous federal agency officials in multiple federal agencies in order to discuss proposed regulations, implementation of legislation, and enforcement of laws that support the protection of animals;
- Strategizes with Federal Affairs, APL and program staff on potential new issues to place within the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the HSLF regulatory agenda, such as petitions for rulemakings as well as determining our stance and how to further our goals on new issues;
- Provides guidance to HSLF legislative staff on priorities to include within the Appropriations process, and meeting with Congressional offices as necessary to discuss why funding is needed or funding should be cut for certain regulatory programs;
- Discusses priority issues with HSUS donors and advocates who are interested in learning more about the process and historical background on issues;
- Acts as a liaison while tracking policies through the rulemaking process;
- Gathers necessary information on background issues which includes historical, scientific and legal research;
- Interacts with media regarding priority issues about the process and historical background;
- Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Law degree required;
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience with the executive or legislative branch, or equivalent policy experience required;
- Knowledge of regulatory process and case law impacting federal regulations and policies is essential;
- Knowledge of the laws implemented by the federal agencies affecting animals is required;
- Ability to understand and interpret complex scientific data;
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook);
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive;
- Ability to multitask and be flexible regarding workload and assignments;
- Ability to exercise judgment;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes;
- Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment;
- Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.
This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC.
The general salary range for this position is $85,000 – 100,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education.
HSLF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. All EEO materials can be found at the U.S. Department of Labor.
Senior Specialist, Legislative
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The position of Legislative Senior Specialist will develop legislative strategy and promote the legislative goals of the HSLF to Congressional offices and committees. You will provide guidance to other legislative staff while leading on multiple issues, and lead on appropriations issues as designated.
You will be responsible for:
- Works with the President, Vice President and Director, Legislative Affairs of HSLF to develop strategic priorities that include working with Congressional members to pass animal welfare legislation and to defend against attacks to weaken animal protection laws. Implements these priorities and helps junior legislative staff navigate the legislative process;
- Promotes the HSLF’s legislative goals to Congressional offices and committees focusing on authorizing and appropriating language. Provides regulatory lobbying support;
- Monitors and tracks relevant legislative proposals, Congressional briefings, and hearings;
- Alerts appropriate program, campaign, regulatory, litigation, and communications staff of opportunities to advance or defeat legislative measures. Provides information on timing of legislative actions and in coordination with outreach and state affairs, drafts alerts for grassroots actions;
- Works in coordination with the HSUS’ public relations department to review press releases, op-eds, and other media materials as related to federal legislations. Provides media interviews as needed;
- Works to develop coalitions with a variety of political organizations and associations where common interests intersect. Represents the legislative agenda and strategy of the HSLF within these coalitions;
- Drafts action alerts, fact sheets, blogs, and other outreach materials for distribution to the activist network. Drafts materials for outreach to Congressional offices;
- Contributes to testimony for Congressional hearings and drafts questions for Congressional hearings;
- Assists in planning Hill events, including Legislator Awards, Briefings, and TAFA Lobby Day.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience required;
- A minimum of four (4) years of federal government relations or lobbying experience required; experience working in the legislative branch preferred;
- Strong knowledge of federal legislative process, appropriations process, committee work, and floor procedures;
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) including Share Point;
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive;
- Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments;
- Ability to exercise sound judgment;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and making presentations;
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes;
- Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment;
- Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.
This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC.
The general salary range for this position is $85,000 – 100,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education.
HSLF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. All EEO materials can be found at the U.S. Department of Labor.