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The American Cement Association supports an industry that has helped build America and is supporting an ambitious carbon neutrality goal while providing essential products for our society to thrive.

Jobs at ACA

ACA employees help member companies in a number of ways: through advocacy in D.C., economic research and analysis, and the gathering and sharing of information that leads to innovation, workplace safety, and profitability.

The ACA Team

  • Location: Washington, D.C.

    Reports To: Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

    Position Overview

    The Vice President of Regulatory Affairs is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping, advancing, and executing ACA’s regulatory strategy across environmental, energy, climate, and safety policy arenas. The VP will serve as the association’s chief regulatory strategist and primary liaison with federal regulatory agencies, ensuring the cement industry’s interests are represented in rulemakings, implementation programs, and compliance frameworks.

    This individual will work closely with ACA member companies, technical experts, and allied trade associations to anticipate regulatory trends, develop sound policy positions, and advocate for pragmatic, science-based regulations that support cement industry competitiveness and sustainability.

    Key Responsibilities

    Regulatory Strategy & Advocacy

    • Lead ACA’s regulatory policy agenda across key issue areas, including air emissions, climate and carbon management, alternative fuels, energy policy, water, waste, and occupational safety.
    • Represent the cement industry before federal and state regulatory agencies (EPA, DOE, etc.), as well as White House offices and interagency working groups.
    • Develop regulatory comments, position papers, and testimony to advance member priorities in rulemaking and regulatory processes.
    • Monitor, analyze, and forecast regulatory trends affecting the cement industry, advising leadership and members on potential impacts and opportunities.

    Member Engagement & Coordination

    • Oversee the ACA’s Environment and Energy Committee, ensuring active member engagement in policy development.
    • Provide clear, timely updates and strategic recommendations to member companies on regulatory developments.
    • Build consensus within the industry on complex policy and technical issues, ensuring unified advocacy positions.

    Coalition & Stakeholder Engagement

    • Collaborate with allied industry associations, NGOs, research institutions, and government partners to shape workable regulatory frameworks.
    • Cultivate relationships with senior agency officials and career staff to establish ACA as a trusted, credible resource.
    • Represent ACA in coalitions, advisory groups, and technical forums relevant to cement industry regulation.

    Organizational Leadership

    • Contribute to ACA’s overall strategic plan as a member of the government affairs leadership team.
    • Manage regulatory affairs staff, consultants and legal counsel, ensuring high-quality work products and effective representation.
    • Partner with ACA’s economics, communications, and technical teams to align advocacy strategies.

    Qualifications

    Education & Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in environmental policy, engineering, public policy, political science, or related field required; advanced degree (JD) preferred.
    • 12+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, government relations, or related policy roles.
    • Strong background in environmental, energy, climate, or industrial regulation, ideally with experience at EPA, DOE, or a relevant trade association or corporation.
    • Cement industry or other industrial sector experience preferred but not required.

    Skills & Competencies

    • Deep understanding of the federal regulatory process and administrative law.
    • Proven ability to develop and execute successful regulatory advocacy strategies.
    • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into compelling advocacy positions.
    • Strong coalition-building, consensus-driving, and negotiation skills.
    • Experience managing staff, consultants, and budgets.
    • Commitment to sustainability, innovation, and advancing pragmatic policy solutions.

    Why Join ACA?

    This is a unique opportunity to shape the regulatory landscape for one of America’s foundational industries at a pivotal moment in its transformation toward low-carbon solutions. As Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing policies that impact the future of U.S. infrastructure, energy, and sustainability.

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Workplace Benefits and Culture

ACA values every employee’s rights and well-being, creating and celebrating an inclusive environment for all staff members. We encourage open communication within and across departments.

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    Employee Benefits

    ACA cares about the physical and mental health of our employees and their dependents. Benefits for eligible employees include comprehensive medical, dental and voluntary vision coverage. Employees also have access to life and disability plans and an employee assistance program.

    Paid Time Off

    All regular full-time and part-time employees routinely scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, who have completed relevant waiting periods, are eligible for paid holidays and floating holiday leave; sick/personal leave; and parental, worker’s compensation, family medical, funeral, military, and civic duty leave.

    Professional Development

    ACA sponsors an education assistance program and encourages qualifying employees to improve their skills and performance by applying to our Tuition Assistance Program, in-house workshops, and training seminars.

    Accommodations

    ACA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws to ensure equal employment opportunity for applicants with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to apply for and/or perform essential functions of a position. ACA also provides reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for religious practices or beliefs.

    Anti-Harassment Policies

    ACA is committed to maintaining a work environment that treats all applicants and employees with dignity and respect. We prohibit discrimination including, but not limited to, sexual and other illegal harassment. ACA investigates alleged harassment and takes appropriate action.

    Non-Discrimination in Employment

    ACA provides equal opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, or other factors.

    Get in Touch

    Learn more about careers at ACA or inquire about one of our open positions. For more information, please contact Tim Cooper, EVP Human Resources.