Regulatory and Technical Affairs Associate Director

TITLE : Regulatory and Technical Affairs Associate Director

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REPORTS TO : Vice President, Policy & Industry Advancement

FLSA CLASSIFICATION : Full-time; Exempt

LOCATION : Remote Eligible

BASE SALARY RANGE : $93,755 - $140,633

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS : For more information, visit www.irrigation.org , www.irrigationandlighting.org or www.irrigationtoday.org . Please submit a resume, brief letter introducing yourself, and any other relevant credentials by email to krisritter@irrigation.org .

About Us

The Irrigation Association is the leading trade association for irrigation equipment and system manufacturers, dealers, distributors, designers, consultants, contractors, and end users. We are committed to ensuring the Irrigation Association remains a central point for collectively elevating our interests and a unifying voice on the value that irrigation brings to green spaces and the food, fuel, fiber and feed that our nation and globe need. As the Irrigation Association positions itself to meet the future demands of its stakeholders and capture growth opportunities, we are improving our efforts to listen to and learn from our members so that we can become more agile and responsive and lead with foresight.

We're driving innovation in sustainable irrigation practices while serving as the unified voice for our industry. As we evolve to meet future challenges and opportunities, we're seeking a tech-savvy, agile professional to join our dynamic team.

About You

The Regulatory and Technical Affairs Associate Director serves as a strategic bridge between the expertise that drives the irrigation industry and the programs, policies and outcomes that deliver value to the irrigation industry. This role requires a strong understanding of regulatory affairs, standards-setting processes and technical guidance, as well as the advocacy needed to influence these areas. Rather than acting as the subject matter expert or technical specialist, the Associate Director leverages, mobilizes and aligns subject matter experts, technical experts, and thought leaders to inform and amplify the IA’s work. By connecting industry knowledge and technical content to IA’s programs, the Associate Director will forge consensus, influence positive outcomes and ensure member priorities and innovation efforts are reflected in practical and usable resources, advocacy and guidance. With a focus on collaboration and strategic leadership, the Advisor will advance initiatives that foster a thriving industry, driving forward the research, standards, policies, and innovation that power IA’s mission and long-term impact.

We operate within a matrixed environment that places a strong emphasis on collaboration and adherence to established norms and business rules. As part of our team, you will manage and execute work across multiple business units and cross-functional teams, requiring you to navigate and contribute within a dynamic organizational structure. Success in this role hinges on your ability to communicate effectively, work cooperatively with diverse teams, and drive projects forward in alignment with our shared goals. We highly value teamwork, the ability to build strong relationships and a commitment to upholding our business principles.??

Core responsibilities will include :

Regulatory Affairs

• Manage the IA’s federal, state and local regulatory agency engagement on programs and rulemakings to advance the IA’s policy positions and achieve desired regulatory outcomes, leveraging the full scope of the IA’s capabilities and demonstrating value to members.
• Develop constructive, respectful and effective relationships with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to achieve positive regulatory outcomes.
• Work across the policy team to ensure a coordinated approach to federal, state and local government relations activities.
• Create and execute strategic communications and thought leadership content to advance initiatives, including informing and collaborating on compelling messaging, collaborating on industry publications, and building partnerships to amplify organizational impact through various content formats and channels.

Research and Innovation

Technical Advisement and Capacity Building

Our Regulatory and Technical Affairs Associate Director will likely possess many of the following skills and traits, though we will evaluate each candidate on their individual merits in a holistic way :

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Salary : $93,755 - $140,633