The Leading Niche

Regulatory Analyst / Communications Specialist - USDA

The Leading Niche  •  $80k - $110k/yr  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Job 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
The Leading Niche

About The Leading Niche

THE LEADING NICHE is an award winning and internationally recognized company known for using data and cutting-edge consulting to deliver 'actionable intelligence'​.

THE LEADING NICHE supports commercial and government customers in domestic and international markets, including the United States, Canada, Europe and Africa. The Firm provides big data, cybersecurity, intelligence, Health IT, regulatory/compliance and investigative/examination consulting. The Firm also has an Innovation Lab that drives research to support its customers.

THE LEADING NICHE has received numerous recognitions. Some of these recognitions include Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately-Owned Companies in America; ICIC Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies; SmartCEO Circle of Excellence Award; SmartCEO Corporate Culture Award; The Network Journal’s 40 Under Forty Award; Black Enterprise 40 Under Forty Award; and the Vyne Weekly’s “Top 10 Women to Watch”; “Big Time Operator” Award; Two Year Winner of the New York Enterprise Reporter Small Business Award; Entrepreneur of the Year in Consulting and Business Services; Best Buddies “Women With a Mission” International Award; Stiletto Woman Business Award; the Brooklyn International Trade Development Center’s International Women’s Entrepreneurial Award; and the National Minority Business Council’s Global Outstanding Business Award. In addition, an MBA magazine featured her Firm in a consulting case.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
2007
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