Senior Policy Analyst

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

Aquatech has an immediate need for a Senior Policy Analyst to work in our Canonsburg, PA office. The hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position will report to the Vice President of Government Relations and Market Development and will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

The Senior Policy Analyst will be a key strategic leader, responsible for developing and executing Aquatech’s government relations strategy at the federal, state, and local levels. This role requires a highly effective communicator and relationship builder with a sophisticated understanding of the political and regulatory landscape. This individual will be an advisor to senior leadership and will play a critical role in contributing to the development of public policy that impacts the company's business.

Job duties will include but not be limited to:

• Strategic Planning and Execution: Assist with developing a comprehensive government affairs strategy aligned with Aquatech’s business objectives, including proactive and reactive engagement with legislative and regulatory bodies. Identify emerging policy trends and develop proactive strategies to position the company for success.
• Domestic Relationship Management and Advocacy: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agency officials, state legislators, governors’ offices, and key local officials. This includes building bipartisan relationships and effectively representing Aquatech’s interests before these stakeholders.
• Global Relationship Management and Advocacy: Align with the Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy: Lead advocacy efforts on key legislative and regulatory issues impacting Aquatech across various business verticals.
• Policy Analysis and Development: Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments, anticipating potential impacts on the business. Develop and articulate clear policy positions that advance the company's interests and contribute to informed policy debates.
• Coalition Building: Build and maintain strategic alliances with industry associations, trade groups, and other stakeholders to advance shared policy objectives and amplify Aquatech’s voice in policy discussions.
• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including business unit leaders, communications, marketing, and technical teams to ensure international teams to engage with foreign governments, international organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to promote favorable policy outcomes and address regulatory challenges in key markets around the world.
• alignment on policy positions and effective execution of government affairs initiatives.
• Compliance and Ethics: Ensure all lobbying activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local lobbying disclosure laws and ethics regulations.
• Represent the organization at meetings and public forums which may include up to 20% travel.
• Lead or contribute to special projects as assigned.
• Up to 25% travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: 

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

 Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms

- Bachelors's degree (required) in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration, Sociology or related fields.

- Masters's degree (preferred) in Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics or International Affairs.

- 2-5 years of relevant experience.