Policy Analyst

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP a top-tier regulatory practice with offices in Washington, DC, Denver, CO, and Austin, TX seeks a Policy Analyst based in its Washington, DC office. This is a non-exempt position with a 40-hour work week, the need for occasional overtime, and the potential to work remote up to two days each week. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, engaging projects, and an enjoyable, good-natured work environment.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit one pdf containing your resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample LINK.

Job Responsibilities

The Policy Analyst collaborates closely with attorneys in our Washington, DC, Denver, CO, and Austin, TX offices to perform the following tasks. Other responsibilities may be changed or assigned depending on expertise and workload, as deemed necessary by the Firm:

• Provide research and analysis of regulatory, legislative, and industry developments across a range of issues in the communications industry and other regulated industries
• Attend and observe industry events and prepare written summaries for distribution within the Firm and to clients
• Maintain the master list of FCC deadlines, actions, and industry events for weekly Firm meeting
• Assist in the preparation of periodic reports on a variety of policy issues
• Monitor Congressional Hearings and prepare summaries
• Summarize trade press articles, white papers, and relevant industry developments
• Draft biographies of industry and political figures for briefings
• Conduct non-legal research (i.e., market data, industry trends, legislative research, etc.)
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for speaking engagements

Education and/or Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree. Two years of experience in a relevant field is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• curious and eager to learn new skills, well organized, energetic, outgoing, positive, dependable, a self-starter, and flexible for overtime
• strong writing and reading comprehension skills, exemplary verbal and written communications skills, strong attention to detail, advanced analytical skills, and sound judgment

• computer literate, with proficiencies in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

• meet deadlines under pressure and juggle numerous tasks simultaneously, both as an individual and as part of a team

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is based on years of experience. Policy Analysts are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on their performance during the preceding 12 months. In addition to compensation and bonuses, full-time staff are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; long term disability insurance; accidental death or dismemberment insurance; short term disability insurance; travel insurance; a 401(k) plan; profit sharing (once eligible); parental leave; vacation/personal leave; pre-tax payment/contributions for transportation, parking, dependent care; and a health savings account (if enrolled in a high deductible medical plan). All benefits listed above are subject to change at the discretion of the Partnership.

About Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP

Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP (WBK), one of the largest law firms in the nation dedicated primarily to the practice of communications and energy law, is ranked as a “Band 1” firm by Chambers USA (Telecom, Broadcast, and Satellite: Regulatory) and Legal 500 (Telecoms and broadcast: regulatory) and is recognized as a “Bronze Band” firm in the World Trademark Review 1000. WBK is the only firm to be named “Law Firm of the Year” in communications law five times by U.S. News - Best Lawyers (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2021). The firm, with offices in Washington, DC, Denver, Colorado, and Austin, Texas, advises clients ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to small start-ups in regulatory, transactional, privacy, consumer protection, intellectual property, corporate and litigation matters involving all aspects of communications and energy law, at both the state and federal levels.

WBK has long been committed to community, inclusion, and service, with attorneys and staff devoting substantial time and energy to pro bono work, volunteerism, civic and community leadership, charitable giving, mentoring, service on nonprofit boards, teaching, and more. These activities are actively encouraged and supported at WBK through our DEI Committee, Wellness Committee, WBK Best Committee, and our Women’s Initiative.

WBK is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic background, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.