FMI - Vice President, Government Relations / Political Affairs (Arlington, VA) (hybrid)

FMI, the Food Industry Association, is seeking a Vice President of Government Relations and Political Affairs. This role will advance the interests of FMI members by leading high-impact strategic advocacy initiatives to strengthen member engagement with policymakers.

Responsibilities include implementing strategic lobbying and advocacy plans on legislative and regulatory issues affecting FMI members and the food industry, monitoring legislative, regulatory, and political developments and providing timely guidance to FMI on their potential impact, building relationships with Members of Congress, congressional committees, Executive Branch officials, agencies, and other key decision-makers, and serving as a spokesperson on legislative, regulatory, and political issues important to the food industry.

Candidates should have a college degree in government affairs, political science, public policy, or a related field (an advanced degree is preferred), 10-15 years of government affairs experience with significant experience in lobbying, fundraising, and Executive Branch procedures, and extensive knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory processes, political landscape, and legislative communication strategies.

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