Regulatory Analyst / Communications Specialist - USDA

Description

The Regulatory Analyst / Communications Specialist supports rulemaking activities by conducting public comment analysis, drafting regulatory communications, and developing outreach materials. This role bridges policy analysis and communications, ensuring that complex regulatory information is translated into clear, accessible content for stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Public Comment Analysis

• Download, organize, and analyze public comments submitted on proposed rules 
• Identify: 
  • Key themes and trends 
  • Substantive vs. non-substantive feedback 
  • Policy risks and stakeholder concerns 
• Develop structured summaries and reports to support rulemaking decisions 

Regulatory Writing & Editing

• Draft and edit: 
  • Rulemaking documents 
  • Policy summaries 
  • Response-to-comment documents 
• Ensure compliance with: 
  • Federal style guidelines 
  • Plain language standards 

Communications Development

• Create outreach and educational materials, including: 
  • Fact sheets 
  • Slide decks 
  • Talking points 
  • Briefing memos 
• Support development of rule rollout and communication plans 

Stakeholder & Internal Support

• Participate in meetings and document discussions and decisions 
• Support coordination of document reviews and revisions 
• Assist in preparing leadership briefings and presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Policy, Environmental Science, or related field 
• 3–7 years of experience in: 
• Regulatory analysis 
• Policy communications 
• Knowledge of: 
• Federal rulemaking process 
• Public comment analysis 
• Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills