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Regulatory Affairs Specialists

General Information

Description

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit56.08%
  2. State and local government25.20%
  3. Federal government9.89%
  4. Private, not for profit7.20%
  5. Self-employed1.60%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure
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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$71,690

State-by-state Salary

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$95,790
$45,520
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 80%
  • Master's degree 10%
  • Post baccalaureate 5%
  • Post-doctoral training 5%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Law and Government
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management
  • Biology

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