Job Description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY Join our growing Government Affairs team in this role that will support the various divisions within U.S. Venture. The primary responsibility of the Public Policy Analyst is identifying legislative and regulatory issues that could impact U.S. Venture and communicating with internal business partners to help determine enterprise advocacy priorities. The analyst will also help translate technical details into clear and compelling advocacy positions that influence the debate on priority issues, and compile data about the company’s nationwide presence to inform external relationship building priorities. This position can work in the Appleton or Madison, WI area and can be hybrid with time spent working both remote and on-site at our Appleton locations. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Search for legislative and regulatory proposals that impact the company using online tools, subscription services or web research. • Coordinate the distribution of information about those proposals to affected business areas and gather feedback to create an enterprise view on priority issues. • Complete additional research to answer questions from business partners. • Coordinate with lawyers, paralegals, and business area subject matter experts to analyze the potential impact of high priority proposals. • Support advocacy efforts to shape, pass, or defeat high priority proposals. • Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit • Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization • Continuously learn and develop self professionally • Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures • Perform other related duties as required and assigned QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in a field of study relevant to business, political science, communications, or law. • At least five years of relevant experience in a federal, state, or local government position; as a lawyer, paralegal or legal assistant; or other position(s) that demonstrate a professional interest in government or law. • Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to develop thorough knowledge of online tools to (1) identify legislative and regulatory proposals; (2) share relevant ones with affected internal divisions; and (3) partner with internal customers to develop an enterprise position on priority issues. • Excellent communications and writing skills. • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability to adapt to new software deployed to meet enterprise needs. • Highly motivated professional who is eager to learn and to work independently. • Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure of deadlines with multiple projects; works well on a team not only within Government Affairs and the Legal Department but throughout the company; flexible and energetic, with a strong sense of urgency for timely completion of tasks. #LI-Hybrid Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.