Sr. Director/Director of Regulatory Affairs, Chemical & Environment

Kellen • Washington, DC

8d • $125,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kellen is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Sr. Director/Director of Regulatory Affairs, Chemical & Environment, within Kellen’s Public Affairs practice. This role serves as the lead technical and policy expert for chemical and environmental issues, focusing on federal and state regulatory frameworks impacting the Industrial & Manufacturing group. The position is responsible for coordinating and delivering member-driven initiatives across advocacy, technical programs, and industry engagement, including developing industry positions and proposals, participating in hearings, and engaging with regulators, stakeholders, and industry coalitions. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the chemical & environmental policy space regarding technical and regulatory processes, as this individual will play a crucial role in representing client priorities and ensuring client policies and positions are effectively communicated to government officials and other relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a public policy discipline or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience working in Congress, federal agencies, consulting firms, trade associations, or specialty societies on federal regulatory issues.
• Strong expertise regarding federal regulatory policy is necessary.
• Deep understanding of current domestic affairs and their political implications is also preferred.
• Regulatory affairs experience in technical, compliance, environmental, or policy-driven environments.
• Excellent people skills are crucial for success, including relationship building and maintenance skills, demonstrating ability to function as a positive collaborator.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• A proven initiative-taker with the ability to direct and manage projects is ideal.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Computer experience including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, with a “Can Do” approach to diverse software packages.
• Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree a plus.
• Experience with chemical and environmental regulations is a plus.
• Knowledge of state regulatory and policy activity a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of priorities for regulatory committees and working groups for multiple association clients.
• Develop strategic action plans, addressing specific industry issues, and collaborating with internal teams and client members to achieve objectives.
• Serve as the technical and regulatory lead for multiple associations in the Industrial & Manufacturing group, overseeing day-to-day execution of the policy agenda, and offering strategic guidance on association priorities.
• Monitor, evaluate, interpret, and summarize complex regulatory information related to issues of interest to clients.
• Communicate directly with clients and key stakeholders, including regulators and policymakers, on critical issues impacting clients.
• Manage regulatory and government affairs issue scope, including development of client materials in relation to activity from federal agencies (e.g., regulatory comments).
• Develop accurate comment letters influencing policies based on analysis of current and proposed regulations, ensuring comments are incorporated into policies.
• Engage policymakers to clarify or refine client comments, as needed.
• Provide input on strategy for client activities and priorities to respond to a dynamic policy environment.
• Identify and analyze emerging issues in federal and state chemical and environmental regulations and policy, including priority client objectives and their alignment with federal and state legislature interests.
• Attend meetings with agency staff, public policy or congressional hearings, briefings, coalition meetings, and other events to represent association clients and develop or circulate reports.
• Build relationships with external organizations including identifying potential stakeholders or organizing conference participants and speakers.
• Communicate frequently with clients and internal team to meet deadlines and recommend actions, as needed.
• Lead multiple client regulatory or technical committees, workgroups, and workstreams to direct progress for strategic priorities.
• May include other responsibilities and duties that align with the mission and vision of the company, as assigned.

Benefits

• Kellen operates in a hybrid working environment
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Kellen EEO Statement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director