What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist - State Regulation & Legislation position at Association Careers?
About the Role:
You will track state-level legislative and regulatory proposals affecting the CPA profession. You will support the Association's advocacy efforts by conducting research, coordinating internal and external responses, and assisting in the management of legislative programs. You will provide administrative and operational support to the State Regulatory & Legislative Affairs team to grow the Association's strategic goals. You will work from our offices in Washington DC and report to the Director for State Regulation and Legislative Affairs.
You Will:
- Track new and pending state legislative and regulatory proposals affecting the CPA profession.
- Maintain internal tracking systems to facilitate information sharing
- Collaborate with company partners, including state legislative and technical teams, to assess proposals and develop appropriate advocacy strategies.
- Help draft legislative issue briefs, regulatory comment letters, and other advocacy materials.
- Conduct policy research on state legislative and regulatory matters relevant to the CPA profession.
- Support special projects led by the State Regulatory & Legislative Affairs team.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Associate Director – State Legislation & Regulation, Vice President – State Regulatory & Legislative Affairs, Assistant General Counsel, and other team members.
- Help schedule meetings and support in preparation of materials for advocacy-related activities.
You Have:
- Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, government affairs, business administration, communications, or a related field
- 3 years' relevant experience legislative tracking, government affairs, regulatory research, public policy, or a related field.
- Experience working with legislative or regulatory bodies, professional associations, advocacy organizations, or public affairs teams
- Familiarity with state legislative and regulatory processes, including bill tracking and policy analysis,
How We Support You:
We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.
We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, 20 days paid vacation, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We provide resources that support your mental health, and evolve our offerings to meet your needs. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.
We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.
About Us:
At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.
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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
The Salary Range for this role is: $64,000 - $77,000 per annum.
Please note, this is a standard range and exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. If you'd like to understand more on the salary range, please contact the recruiter listed on this posting.
This role will ideally be filled within the next 3-6 months, but if you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may amend or withdraw our jobs at any time, and reserve the right to do so.
While this role can work remotely in the US, please note that we are unable to employ individuals in the state of California.
Salary : $64,000 - $77,000
