AtOrchard LLC - Policy Analysis Coordinator - NOAA Programs

We are seeking a highly skilled Legislative Affairs and Policy Analyst to provide comprehensive support for legislative monitoring, policy analysis, and strategic communication.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

This role serves as a key resource for tracking congressional activity, preparing high-level briefings, and translating complex scientific and programmatic information for internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a proactive researcher and writer capable of supporting the organization’s engagement strategy with legislative bodies and senior management.

• Monitor, track, and analyze legislative proposals and actions daily, providing technical feedback and research to support organizational policy initiatives.
• Draft responses to inquiries from legislative staff, research services, and oversight bodies, and assist in preparing testimony and responses to questions for the record.
• Prepare high-quality presentation materials, fact sheets, and narratives that translate complex programmatic and budgetary data for non-scientific audiences.
• Support the annual budget process by drafting and vetting potential questions and answers to ensure consistent messaging.
• Assist in the development and execution of annual legislative communication plans and maintain active logs of congressional engagements.
• Conduct quarterly assessments of the impact of new or revised legislation on organizational operations and policy priorities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing training on congressional procedures and communication protocols to internal program and laboratory staff.
• Maintain a deep understanding of organizational services and activities to provide effective, informed support to leadership.
• Meet regularly with internal stakeholders to establish priorities, assess performance, and align communication strategies with organizational goals.
• Assist with the planning and execution of congressional site visits, including on-site logistical and communications support.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, marine affairs, marine biology or related.