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

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 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 serves as NASDA's lead federal policy advocate for food systems and nutrition. This position will have the opportunity to travel across the U.S. for meetings and conferences with the possibility of international travel. 

Responsibilities include leading NASDA's federal policy portfolio for food systems and nutrition, serving as staff lead for the Food Systems and Nutrition Committee, translating member priorities into legislative, regulatory, and appropriations strategies and advocate those positions before Congress and federal agencies, and building trusted relationships with commissioners, secretaries, directors, and staff of state departments of agriculture and facilitate consensus across diverse state interests.

Candidates may be considered at the Manager, Associate Director, or Director level based on the depth, scope, and relevance of their experience.

1. Manager, Public Policy: At least two years of relevant experience, with demonstrated ability to support policy analysis and advocacy, manage defined issues and projects, cultivate stakeholder relationships, and produce clear, accurate written materials with appropriate guidance. The Manager is expected to grow toward greater independence and may assume additional policy or committee leadership based on demonstrated readiness, performance, and organizational needs.
2. Associate Director, Public Policy: At least four years of relevant experience, with demonstrated ability to manage policy issues, relationships, and projects with increasing independence.
3. Director, Public Policy: At least six years of relevant experience, including demonstrated ownership of complex policy strategy, senior level external representation, and independent committee or portfolio leadership.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $100,000

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