Research & Regulatory Analyst Jobs

GreenLite is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Analyst to join our Regulatory Team, and work closely with our Head of Regulatory, as well as the Code Enforcement, Go-To-Market, Product, and Customer Success teams. Your day-to-day work will include regulatory research and diligence projects, regulatory submissions, and coordinating with internal teams and sometimes external partners/clients to obtain required information/documents for regulatory submissions. You will be responsible for meeting clearly defined goals, outcomes, and deadlines, as well as ensuring accurate, efficient research, regulatory submission and file storage/management.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Head of Research & Regulatory on any ad-hoc, or internal research/regulatory requests or projects.
• Gathering supporting documents (internally, and obtaining them from clients externally via software/email), completing applications and submitting them to local and state government agencies – typically building/construction permits.
• Communicating with local governments to confirm research findings and gather additional information on processes that can be communicated to customers. (e.g. Calling the Jurisdiction to ensure the permitting process pertaining to a client’s project doesn’t involve any extra forms/fees that may not be listed online)
• Frequently following up on submitted applications, and managing/communicating the timeline or estimated completion date, with the goal of getting all applications approved ASAP.
• Regulatory Research and diligence for commercial/residential development projects, Public Works/Utility Projects, EV Charging, Minor Land Use/Entitlements, as well as internal Operational/Development initiatives that involve licensing & regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in construction permitting, entitlements, legal filings, zoning, land use, business licensing, government affairs, or a combination of these.
• Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Honest and direct without any ego
• Degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Political Science or other research-focused program preferred, but not required. Paralegal Certs/CPM/RE License/Contractors License + experience in place of degree.
• Ability to utilize, or quickly learn to use, multiple software applications including our own platform, Asana, Notion, G-Suite, UpCode
• Independently motivated, but willing to work with a team — able to work independently on assigned projects, but also willing to assist teammates and ask for help from teammates when needed.
• Initiative and bias for action, on-time delivery, and operational excellence
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills - not afraid to make phone calls, negotiate and over-communicate both internally and externally with clients and jurisdictions
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to read, analyze and translate/summarize government and legal code/statutes - including Building Code, Land Use/Zoning, Development Ordinances, Code Enforcement Policies