Senior Policy Analyst, Government Affairs

Altana is the network for trusted trade. Our AI-powered product network empowers governments and businesses to build a more resilient and secure global economy while keeping trade flowing.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Policy Analyst to join our growing Government Affairs team. This individual will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and developing policies that are relevant to Altana’s goals and objectives. This role involves extensive legislative and regulatory research, data analysis, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure full understanding of policies and laws. This is not an entry level position and will report directly to our Director of Government Affairs.

• Research and Analysis
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  • Conduct thorough research on relevant policy issues and trends.
  • Analyze data and information to assess the potential impacts of proposed policies.
  • Evaluate existing policies
• Policy Development
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  • Develop policy proposals and recommendations based on research findings
  • Draft policy reports and briefing notes.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather input and feedback on policy position proposals.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Query government officials, industry experts, and other stakeholders to gather insights and build support for policy initiatives.
• Communication:
  • Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations to senior management and other stakeholders.
  • Communicate complex policy issues clearly and effectively to various audiences.
• Monitoring and Evaluation:
  • Monitor the implementation and impact of policies.
  • Evaluate policy outcomes and make recommendations for adjustments as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of Legislative or similar experience at an Executive Branch agency or industry Trade Association
• Proven experience as a Professional Staff Member, Legislative Assistant, Policy Analyst or similar role.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This role is based in Washington, DC, USA with hybrid work flexibility and candidates must be within commuting distance from our downtown office.

$100,000 - $120,000 USD

The salary range, to the extent specified for this role, is a good faith statement of the minimum and maximum levels of the annual based salary for the position. The base salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on a wide range of compensation factors, including, but not limited to, work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

Competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Altana’s total compensation package. Altana also offers either a discretionary bonus or a variable compensation plan depending on the role. Additionally, Altana offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Flexible Time Off:
  Altana operates with a Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy that gives you agency over your own time off so you can maximize your work-life balance.
• Parental Leave:
  We offer industry leading Paid Parental Leave (PPL), providing 14 weeks of leave for non-birthing, adoptive, and foster parents and up to 26 weeks of leave for birthing parents, all paid at 100% of your base salary.
• Health Benefits:
  
  We have a full suite of medical, vision, and dental benefits with generous employer contributions, designed to give you flexibility and choice for your individual health situation. Our high deductible health plan is 100% employer paid for employees and supplemented with an employer contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA). There is also a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option.
• Supplemental Benefits:
  Altana provides life, short- and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance coverage, all at no cost to you, so you know that you and your loved ones are covered in case of an emergency.
• 401(k) Savings:
  Save for and invest in your future using our Guideline 401(k)…