Kraft Heinz - Assoc. Director of Fed. Govt. Affairs (Washington, D.C.)

Kraft Heinz is seeking an Associate Director of Federal Government Affairs who will serve on the federal government affairs team for the Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) and report to the Director of Federal Government Affairs.  The role will require robust understanding of the legislative process and established relationships with policymakers and staff on Capitol Hill and officials within the executive branch including USDA, FDA, USTR, Commerce, EPA, etc.   

Responsibilities include analyzing and understanding the business impact of proposed federal legislation and regulations that may impact the company’s operations, workforce, etc., developing creative government relations strategies to support KHC’s business interests and the company’s advocacy efforts, and anticipating emerging federal issues that are of importance to the company.

Candidates should have 8+ years of demonstrated success within the government, trade association and/or corporate government affairs function and domain expertise in food and agricultural policy. Experience working with a CPG or manufacturing company and a J.D. or Master's Degree is preferred.

Salary Range: $164,200 - $205,200

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FMI, The Food Industry Association - State Govt. Relations Director (Arlington, VA, hybrid)

FMI, The Food Industry Association is seeking a State Government Relations Director: a government affairs professional who can break down complex policies and confidently present them to executives, committees, and industry leaders, and who enjoys building coalitions, leading working groups, and bringing people together around shared priorities.

Responsibilities include providing research guidance to FMI members, state associations, and staff on priority state government affairs issues, reporting pending and enacted state legislation and regulatory activity, and preparing information on priority state issues, including developing and drafting policy papers, background documents, and other deliverables.

Candidates should have a college degree and a minimum of seven to ten years of professional work experience in government or government affairs as well as knowledge of and/or experience working in the food industry and with state legislatures and regulatory authorities and agencies.

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International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) - Director, PAC & Political Affairs (Washington, DC, hybrid)

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking a strategic, results-driven leader to oversee and execute its political engagement and PAC fundraising efforts. This role is responsible for driving growth in IDFA’s PAC, leading high-impact advocacy initiatives, and strengthening member engagement with policymakers. The Director will play a central role in advancing IDFA’s federal priorities by delivering best-in-class fundraising programs and executing high-visibility fly-ins, fly-outs, and political events that connect industry leaders with key decision-makers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading and executing IDFA’s PAC strategy, with accountability for fundraising growth, donor engagement, and compliance, developing and implementing targeted fundraising campaigns and events, including major donor cultivation and member activation strategies that are FEC-compliant, and ensuring full compliance with all PAC regulations, reporting, and governance requirements.

Candidates should have 7-10+ years of experience in PAC management, political fundraising, or government affairs and a proven ability to drive fundraising results and execute complex, high-profile initiatives. A bachelor's degree required.

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International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) - Manager, Government Relations (Washington, DC, hybrid)

 The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and policy-savvy professional to serve as Manager of Government Relations. This position will support IDFA’s advocacy efforts at the federal and state levels while playing a key role in political engagement and Political Action Committee (PAC) compliance. The ideal candidate is a government affairs professional with experience in legislative processes, political engagement, and PAC operations. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced policy environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the day-to-day operations of IDFA’s Political Action Committee (PAC), such as fundraising support, tracking contributions, and member outreach, supporting political engagement strategy, assisting in planning and executing government affairs-related events, and monitoring federal and state legislative and regulatory developments impacting the dairy industry and the food sector.

Candidates should have 3–6 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, political campaigns, or related field and a demonstrated ability to analyze legislative and political developments and communicate implications effectively. Additionally, a bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, government, or a related field is required.

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International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) - Director, Regulatory Affairs (Washington, DC, hybrid)

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and science-driven regulatory affairs professional to serve as Director of Regulatory Affairs. This position will play a key role in advancing IDFA’s regulatory priorities with federal agencies and supporting science-based policy development on behalf of the U.S. dairy processing and manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities include monitoring, analyzing, and assessing federal regulations, guidance documents, and policy proposals affecting dairy processors and clearly communicating implications to IDFA colleagues and members, developing and implementing regulatory engagement strategies in collaboration with colleagues to advance IDFA’s policy priorities and support member compliance, and addressing emerging regulatory and scientific issues impacting dairy food products.

Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in regulatory affairs pertaining to foods, food safety policy, food science, nutrition, and/or labeling. Candidates should also have experience working in or interacting with federal agencies such as FDA, USDA, or other food regulatory bodies strongly preferred. A background in food science, dairy science, nutrition or a related life science discipline strongly preferred.

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NASDA - Assoc. Director / Director, Public Policy (Arlington, VA, hybrid)

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking a new team member to join its Public Policy team who is passionate about American agriculture and the policies that affect the agricultural industry. This position will have the opportunity to travel across the U.S. for meetings and conferences with the possibility of international travel. The candidate will be able to build relationships and collaborate with leaders from state departments of agriculture from all 50 states and four U.S. territories, government entities, and major agricultural corporations.

Responsibilities include leading development, implementation, and communication of NASDA's Nutrition, Food Safety, and Food Systems policy portfolio, serving as staff lead and providing staff support for NASDA standing policy committees, communicating with NASDA members who are commissioners, secretaries, directors of state departments of agriculture, and state staff within those departments, participating in communications and meeting/events strategies, and routinely developing materials in collaboration with other NASDA staff.

Candidates should be have experience in agriculture, nutrition, food safety, and food systems, with a focus on policy development and strategic issue management, including regulatory, scientific, legal, or governmental affairs at the state or federal level. Candidates should also have a working knowledge of agricultural policy issues and challenges at the federal and state levels. A college degree is required. A BA/BS or advanced degree in agricultural policy, food policy, political science, public policy, economics, or another program related to agriculture, food, and/or nutrition is desirable.

Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000

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IFF - Associate Manager, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (DE / opportunity for flexible schedule)

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, is seeking an Associate Manager, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs to provide regulatory support across North America (United States and Canada) for the Health & Biosciences business unit, with a primary focus on Probiotics, Postbiotics, Enzymes, and other health‑related ingredients. This role is part of global regulatory focus teams and partners closely with R&D, Quality, Commercial, Marketing, and Legal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance while enabling product development, manufacturing, and commercialization.

Responsibilities include providing regulatory oversight and guidance for dietary supplements, food ingredients, and natural health products in the United States and Canada, reviewing and assessing scientific literature and clinical data to support substantiation of health benefit statements and marketing claims, serving as the Regulatory Lead on cross‑functional projects, and ensuring regulatory considerations are embedded throughout development and commercialization.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biosciences, or a related scientific discipline and a minimum of 5 years of regulatory affairs experience within food, dietary supplements, probiotics, cultures, enzymes, or related industries, as well as proficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

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National Grocers Association (NGA) - Senior Director, Government Relations (Washington, D.C.)

National Grocers Association (NGA) is seeking a seasoned Senior Director of Government Relations to lead and advance the association’s advocacy on key business policy issues, especially with republicans, affecting the independent grocery industry. This role is responsible for developing and executing federal legislative and regulatory strategies, representing NGA with policymakers and coalition partners, and advising NGA leadership and members on complex policy matters. The position offers significant autonomy and external visibility.

Responsibilities can be broadly categorized into government relations, communications and thought leadership, and operational and organizational leadership. The Senior Director of Government Relations will be responsible for leading NGA's federal legislative and regulatory strategy across a portfolio of business policy issues, overseeing and contributing to NGA's government relations communications, and providing leadership in planning and executing NGA and industry events involving government relations and advocacy.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, 5-8 years of Hill, Administration, and/or government relations experience, as well as demonstrated experience leading advocacy efforts on business, economic, or retail-related policy issues and a proven ability to develop and execute strategic policy initiatives and influence outcomes. 

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 (starting at $100,000 depending on qualifications/experience)

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