Regulatory Affairs Manager

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) is seeking a Manager, Regulatory Affairs to join our Government Affairs Team. At ACD, we value innovation, insight, hard work, and a commitment to improving business outcomes for our members. Selecting the right candidate for our Manager, Regulatory Affairs position is central to our future growth and success. The Manager will be a member of a dynamic team that serves small and large businesses from the U.S. and globally within a highly competitive industry. 

The Manager, Regulatory Affairs will support the Alliance's regulatory advocacy, outreach, and compliance assistance programs by tracking government regulatory activities, analyzing proposals and reports, representing ACD’s interests before federal agencies, and assisting members with regulatory issues and questions. The primary issue focus for this position is chemical product and air regulations administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including but not limited to the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Clean Air Act. The Manager works closely with the ACD policy staff and communicates regularly with the Government Policy and Advocacy Committee and Subcommittees. The Manager reports to the Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. 

Responsibilities:

·      Develops and increases expertise about the chemical distribution business and the chemical product regulations that impact member operations

·      Stays informed on relevant chemical product regulatory activities of the EPA and other federal and state agencies

·      Reviews daily Federal Register and other regulatory publications for items relevant to ACD members

·      Attends federal agency hearings, listening sessions, and roundtables

·      Participates in ACD-specific meetings with regulatory officials

·      Drafts regulatory reports and alerts on proposals and rules that will impact ACD members

·      Shares information and gathers input on regulatory proposals from relevant ACD committees and subcommittees and drafts comments on those that will impact member operations

·      Works with Legislative Affairs Team on issues that involve both regulatory and legislative policy and where legislative involvement could result in more positive outcomes for members

·      Works with Government Affairs Coordinator in analyzing various government reports such as the annual EPA Toxic Release Inventory results and in issuing materials highlighting information relevant to ACD members

·      Selects and writes articles for the weekly ACD NewsBrief e-newsletter

·      Writes and contributes to articles for the ACD Chemical Distributor magazine and the ACD Responsible Reflections blog

·      Addresses regulatory questions from ACD members, i.e., “help desk” function

·      Assists in the planning and implementation of regulatory compliance training programs and materials for members

·      Organizes, promotes, hosts ACD webinars on relevant topics

·      Represents ACD on industry coalitions and working groups

·      Represents the organization in a professional manner

·      Performs all other duties as needed 

Qualifications:

·      Minimum of bachelor’s degree

·      Minimum 5 years’ experience working at a federal agency or in a private sector regulatory affairs function

·      Familiarity with U.S. EPA chemical product and air regulations

·      Team player who supports coworkers

·      Customer service mindset

·      Ability to learn complex regulatory issues and understand their impacts on chemical distribution operations

·      Excellent writing skills

·      Solid presentation and speaking skills

·      Proficiency in Microsoft software applications and other office technology utilized by ACD

Total compensation for this position is market-driven and includes direct salary and comprehensive employee benefits. Qualified, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jgibson@acd-chem.com with “Manager, Regulatory Affairs” in the subject line.