The Policy and Legislative Analyst is responsible to monitor and analyze policy, legislation, and regulatory activities at local, state, and federal government levels. The analyst manages complex research, data collection and analysis to support the company’s government affairs agenda and provide detailed reports about how the legislation could influence the company’s business. Specifically, the analyst may focus on policy and legislation related to infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, and other corporate topics.
The analyst is a member of the U.S. Government Affairs team and will be responsible for supporting and coordinating with the Government Affairs team to stay abreast of critical and emerging government activities including changes in government and budget processes relevant to Siemens business, providing summaries of proposed or passed legislation, and how it potentially impacts Siemens and the industries that the company operates in. The analyst will also provide support in the development of various policy communications from support letters to internal briefings and other analysis to demonstrate the company’s position on key legislative matters. The analyst collaborates with internal colleagues from government affairs, communications, strategy and other Siemens businesses and functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to manage research, data collection and analysis in order to support Government Affairs priorities and enhance the company’s reputation and positioning on key legislative matters.
Serves as project manager to create and maintain a legislative tracking database and supports government affairs in researching legislative policy matters across the local, state, and federal government.
Performs research and monitoring to obtain knowledge of relevant national policy and government affairs issues, and economic/market developments related to Siemens’ business to proactively identify emerging issues and help in the development of government affairs strategies.
Effectively develops, writes, and edits information and works with internal stakeholders to identify appropriate company sources for policy communication activities include briefing memos, presentations, talking points, intelligence briefs, technical reports thought leadership, and social media content.
Participates in and tracks meetings, hearings and other engagements with business executives and government officials.
Assist in coordination of official site visits from policymakers and legislators to Siemens facilities.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders such as HR, Finance, Business Development and Strategy to obtain business-relevant economic and market data, and to respond to applicable requests.
Develops visual representations of complex data and creates interactive reports and tools to be viewed and used in multiple platforms from desktop computers, laptops, tablets (iPad) and smart phones (iPhones and Androids). Proficient in PowerPoint and other presentation platforms.
Skills
Strong research and project management capabilities.
Demonstrates professional judgment and editorial skills.
Experience in the translation of complex information into engaging and succinct content targeted toward specific audiences.
Demonstrates skill in communicating complex, technical or policy issues to diverse, non-technical audiences.
Have useful programming and analytical skills for accurate database management.
Proficiency in multimedia platforms with desire to learn new technologies and platforms.
The ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Work effectively within a matrixed environment to deliver results.
Capacity to set priorities and meet deadlines, and ability to multi-task.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic understanding of Siemens’ core businesses a plus.
Proficiency in internet research with solid understanding of macro-economic and business environment.
Required Education/Qualification
3 plus years of experience with emerging government activities, budget processes and developing, writing, and editing written communications.
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related field required; Advanced degree/or relevant work experience will be considered.
Additional language skills helpful but not required.
Demonstrated project management experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a professional presence and business diplomacy skills.
Ability to partner with various teams within a large global corporate environment to achieve specific internal goals.
Must be driven by ownership culture and possess an entrepreneurial spirit and can-do attitude.
Self-starter, creative thinker, excellent listener, and communicator.
Proficient with MS office suite, advanced with Excel.
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Organization: Government Affairs
Company: Siemens Corporation
Experience Level: Early Professional
Job Type: Full-time
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