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Government Affairs Program and Legislative Manager

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Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Government Affairs Program and Legislative Manager in its Washington, D.C. office. This role supports the firm on federal policy and corporate issues by tracking and reporting on federal agencies, policy, legislation, and the federal appropriations process, meeting planning, communications, and develop policy related to nuclear energy, spent nuclear fuel and environmental cleanup issues. This position will also be a leader in the staff of the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) (www.energyca.org).

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan the ECA's association meetings
• Develop communication documents for local communities to understand issues related to DOE activities and nuclear energy
• Track and analyze policy related to environmental cleanup, nuclear energy, NNSA defense policy, annual appropriations and authorization, federal policy, workforce, and other issues
• Track, analyze, and report on legislation related to federal and other issues
• Track, analyze, and report on client priorities in the federal budget including authorizations and appropriations, all stages of the budget process (e.g., request, markup, final passage), specific funding levels for programs and accounts, and provisions and report language
• Communicate with federal, state, and local government and other officials
• Prepare formal memoranda and research reports for clients
• Research federal programs, budget issues, legislation, regulations, statutes, and agency guidance
• Prepare state and federal legislation and law tracking reports regarding various client issues
• Prepare proposals to provide legal services; identify required format and content, collect needed information from parties within the firm, write introductions and executive summaries
• Prepare and update an annual guidebook containing regulations, statutes, agency guidance, and other materials related to the disposal of federal real estate
• Compile and distribute news related to client issues to an internal audience via an electronic newsletter on a daily basis Prepare a daily external email including a compilation of relevant articles, press releases, and original reporting
• Utilize social media to access membership and decision-makers
• Write a regular blog and newsletter
• Manage website content and communications
• Support the firm related to client issues in other areas
• Travel as required (at least 4 meetings annually)
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

• Strong research and reporting skills as significant writing and communication with elected officials is required
• Clear, concise, and effective written communication skills
• Interest in federal policy including clean energy, nuclear energy, federal land reuse, and environmental issues
• Knowledge of U.S. Government institutions and processes
• Knowledge of the federal legislative and budgeting process
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, manage deadlines, prioritize, and complete diverse projects
• Ability to write and edit expository and persuasive materials for various audiences, including clients, lawmakers, agency officials, industry experts, and local government officials
• Ability to track and report on diverse, fast-moving legislation and other federal law/rulemaking issues
• Experience working in teams

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

• 2+ years of association or government related experience preferred
• Experience communicating complex information in a style and format that can be easily understood while including all necessary details
• Experience with meeting planning

Position Information

Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $55,000-$75,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience

Work Arrangement: Hybrid 3:2 All employees will be in office for an introductory period as determined by Hiring Manager.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

About The Firm

Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.

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• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing and Research

• Industries

  Law Practice, Legal Services, and Legislative Offices

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