Government Affairs Manager/Legislative Assistant

Job Summary

Did you like the Oppenheimer movie? Do you want to assist communities? Kutak Rock LLP has an opening for a full-time Government Affairs Manager/Legislative Assistant in its Washington D.C. office to work directly on the issues that are a result of the Manhattan Project work. The Government Affairs Program and Communications Assistant will support the firm on federal energy and defense policy focusing on U.S. Department of Energy policy, legislation, and the federal appropriations process. The primary focus of the position is to work on matters for Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) (www.energyca.org) including meeting planning, communications, tracking federal policy related to nuclear energy, spent nuclear fuel and environmental cleanup issues.

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
• Support the firm related to client issues in other areas
• Travel as required (at least 3-4 times per year)
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:Skills & Abilities

• 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
• Strong research and reporting skills
• Clear, concise, and effective written communication skills
• 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/rule-making issues

QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience

• 1+ 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
• Bachelor’s degree required

Position Information

Salary Range: $45,000-$53,000

Position Status: Exempt

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Benefits (Staff)

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits.Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Ten hours of paid time off accrued each month. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee referral program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Transit/Parking Benefits. 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 revenuesor our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.