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Senior Director, Public Policy

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is seeking ...

Location

United States , Arlington

Salary:

155000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public policy, government relations, advocacy, or related fields
Demonstrated leadership experience managing high-performing teams and complex policy initiatives
Deep knowledge of federal agricultural policy, including experience with the Farm Bill, appropriations process, and regulatory affairs
Experience working with media and serving as a public-facing spokesperson on policy issues
Proven ability to build and leverage strategic relationships with elected officials, government agencies, industry leaders, and stakeholder organizations
Exceptional strategic thinking, judgment, and problem-solving abilities
Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation skills
Strong organizational, project management, and budget management experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities
Bachelor's degree required

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute policy and government relations strategies that advance NASDA's mission and priorities
Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Public Policy team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
Serve as NASDA's liaison with federal agencies, Congressional offices, national organizations, and other key stakeholders
Direct NASDA's policy development process through engagement with members and oversight of each of NASDA's policy committees
Develop and own NASDA's strategic relationships with senior elected and appointed government officials
Oversee the development of regulatory comments, policy recommendations, position statements, official correspondence, testimony and advocacy materials
Build and maintain strategic industry coalitions that advance NASDA's policy objectives and strengthen the organization's influence
Advise NASDA leadership and members on emerging policy issues, legislative developments, regulatory actions, and strategic opportunities
Oversee departmental budgeting, resource allocation, project management, and operational performance
Represent NASDA at conferences, meetings, hearings, and stakeholder engagements at the state, federal, and international levels

What we offer

PTO for vacation, sick leave, and volunteer hours
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development

Fulltime

Director of Public Policy

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is seeking a new te...

Location

United States , Arlington

Salary:

85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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
Working knowledge of agricultural policy issues and challenges at the federal and state levels
Basic understanding of how state departments of agriculture operate and serve their agricultural communities
Demonstrated ability to build and leverage strategic relationships with government officials, stakeholders, partners, and other relevant organizations
Project management experience
Ability to multitask in an energetic, deadline-oriented work environment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Capacity to work as an influential member of a team
A demonstrable desire to continuously learn, self-develop, and pursue excellence in the role
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

Job Responsibility

Lead development, implementation, and communication of NASDA's Nutrition, Food Safety, and Food Systems policy portfolio
Serve as staff lead and provide staff support for NASDA standing policy committees
Communicate with NASDA members who are commissioners, secretaries, directors of state departments of agriculture, and state staff within those departments
Pursue and maintain excellence in advocating NASDA positions and policies among NASDA stakeholders, including federal agencies, Congressional offices, and other organizations
Build relationships and cultivate partnerships with external stakeholders to advance NASDA's policy priorities
Execute project and fiduciary management successfully
Participate in communications and meeting/events strategies and routinely develop materials in collaboration with other NASDA staff

What we offer

PTO for vacation, sick leave, and volunteer hours
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
401k - 100% match up to 4%
Flexible schedule

Fulltime

Senior Director of Public Partnerships & Policy

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Senior Director of Public Partnerships & P...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

113785.00 - 182055.00 USD / Year

LAâ€™s BEST Expanded Learning

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, political science, international relations, or a related field is required
graduate degree is highly preferred
A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in public policy, government relations, advocacy, or community organizing is required, with a proven track record of building and maintaining strategic partnerships and advocating for policies at the local, state, and federal levels
Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture relationships with government entities, advocacy organizations, funders, and partner organizations to advance organizational goals and mission
Proficiency in advocating for policies and funding that align with organizational goals, as well as monitoring legislative and policy developments at multiple levels of government
Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to conduct policy research, analyze trends, synthesize findings, and translate research into actionable advocacy strategies
Understanding of financial principles and strategies to secure ongoing financial support for programs and initiatives, including experience in identifying and pursuing public funding opportunities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to effectively communicate complex policy issues to diverse audiences and support the creation and distribution of communications content and collateral
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and coalitions to identify funding opportunities and enhance advocacy efforts

Job Responsibility

Developing and nurturing relationships with local, county, state, and federal entities, including the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, LAUSD, state agencies and legislative offices, and federal departments and elected officials, along with key department heads and senior leadership within each public agency
Serving as a primary liaison between LA’s BEST and public institutions, advocacy organizations, and partner organizations
Supporting the President & CEO in maintaining and strengthening relationships with government and elected officials
Leading efforts to influence statewide coalition work and collaborating with key stakeholders to advance policy initiatives and achieve common goals
Collaborating with key stakeholders to identify and pursue public funding opportunities
Maintaining relationships with public agencies and stakeholders to secure ongoing financial support
Advocating for policies and funding that align with LA’s BEST’s goals and mission
Collaborating with other youth development organizations to enhance advocacy efforts
Participating in coalitions, task forces, and working groups to advance shared advocacy goals
Fostering a culture of deep collaboration and partnership both internally and externally

What we offer

Employer-paid medical, dental, & vision insurance for employees
life insurance
short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan with an employer match after six months of continuous employment
paid time off

Fulltime

Director, European and UK Public Policy

We are looking for an experienced public policy strategist and advocate to lead ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Whatnot

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of public policy or government affairs experience with or in European institutions and national governments
Strong policy judgment and subject-matter fluency across issues relevant to Whatnot
Experience building and sustaining trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry groups, and civil society
Clear, effective written and oral communication skills
Comfort moving seamlessly from defining strategy to executing it
A collaborative approach to driving outcomes, with experience partnering closely with Legal, Product, Comms, and external consultants

Job Responsibility

Lead Whatnot’s advocacy across the EU and UK
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key policymakers, regulators, and government officials, as well as with business associations, civil society organisations, and other third parties
Monitor and interpret policy and regulatory developments across the EU and UK
Advise senior leadership on the implications of key policy and regulatory proposals
Position Whatnot as a credible, constructive partner on topics such as e-commerce, shipping and customs, product safety, platform liability, and consumer protection
Manage and coordinate external consultants and advisors in Brussels, London and key European markets
Collaborate closely with the Head of Global Public Policy and cross-functional partners to set priorities, refine narrative, and prepare for emerging issues

What we offer

Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support
Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits
Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement

Fulltime

Director of Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Senior Director of Regulatory Affa...

Location

United States , Denver

Salary:

170000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

Rowan Digital Infrastructure

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of public policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, public interest groups, business, campaigns or industry associations
Demonstrated ability to persuasively and diplomatically advocate policy positions publicly before key stakeholders on behalf of industry
Demonstrated track record of success in developing strong partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholders
Experience leading corporate understanding of the U.S. energy market and regulatory environment
regulatory experience, business development, and/or commercial experience is preferred
Previous positions within renewable energy generation, storage, transmission, or electricity policy would be a strong asset
Core understanding of policies and regulations unique to specific markets and across multiple disciplines, transmission planning and cost allocation, interconnection, market rules and reliable operations
Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization
Deep experience leading advocacy on evolving policy impacting data center/energy industry preferred
The ideal candidate will have a passion for energy and environmental policy

Job Responsibility

Represent Rowan at various public events and effectively communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to external key stakeholders
Drive strategic engagement with trade associations, manage consultants and other relevant third parties as needed to meet Rowan objectives
Identify and track pertinent legislation and policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan’s operations
Support Economic Development, Development, and Energy SMEs to navigate evolving policy landscape in key markets to both unlock and protect key states of interest for Rowan
Lead analysis of regulatory and policy developments impacting Rowan’s investments, including energy, tax, AI, air permitting, and other data center related matters
Proactively establish, maintain and grow key relationships with decision makers and stakeholders in PUCs, RTO/ISO and other pertinent forums
Support Rowan’s energy team with identification, analysis and assessment of regulatory and market affairs issues, devise proactive engagement strategies to best position the Rowan portfolio for success
Communicate regularly and effectively in a cross-functional manner with Rowan energy, site origination, site development, finance, and other pertinent teams to translate regulatory and market issues into business impacts and opportunities to benefit Rowan’s portfolio

What we offer

Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
Unlimited PTO
Competitive compensation and bonus plan

Fulltime

Public Policy Manager, Connectivity and Infrastructure Policy, APAC

Meta is seeking an experienced professional to lead our regional public policy s...

Location

Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Assistant Director Policy

Impact National Policy. Dynamic Team, Disability Sector. Federal Government Cont...

Location

Australia , Adelaide

Salary:

603.00 AUD / Day

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 01, 2026

Requirements

Strategic Policy Expertise: Demonstrated experience leading teams within the public sector to deliver reform policy, complex projects, or strategic programs
Exceptional Communication Skills: A proven ability to write for a government audience and influence diverse stakeholder groups to achieve positive policy outcomes
Analytical Mindset: Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills, with experience analyzing data and information to inform strategic advice
Sector Knowledge: Knowledge of the disability sector, legislation, strategic commissioning, or Commonwealth procurement rules is highly regarded
Adaptability: The energy, motivation, and resilience to respond quickly to changing government priorities
Qualifications: A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of formal qualifications
You Must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for this position

Job Responsibility

Policy Analysis & Recommendation: Leading complex analysis of policy issues and communicating high-standard recommendations to executive and government audiences
Project & Reform Delivery: Leading the delivery and implementation of critical reform projects in line with the agency's wider national agenda
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Actively managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships to negotiate practical solutions for policy implementation
Team & Culture Leadership: Providing leadership, people management, and resource planning to build a positive, high-performing team culture
Risk & Governance Management: Applying sound judgement and decision-making to evaluate risks within a changing and complex environment
Briefings & Documentation: Overseeing the development of policy papers, reports, briefings, and corporate documents to a high standard

El2 Director, Policy & Strategy

Shape National Policy. Strategic Leadership Role, Disability Sector. Federal Gov...

Location

Australia , Adelaide

Salary:

754.20 AUD / Day

Randstad

Expiration Date

June 20, 2026

Requirements

Proven leadership experience within the public sector delivering end-to-end government reform, policy, and complex implementation (not just policy development)
Deep expertise in strategic commissioning, including translating policy into market-ready procurement structures
Demonstrated ability to operate and lead effectively within a high-pressure, complex authorising environment with political/ministerial oversight
Superior communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to manage diverse, high-level stakeholder groups
Sound judgement, decision-making capabilities, and system-level governance skills
Knowledge of the disability or social services sector, including an understanding of legislation and Commonwealth procurement rules
A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent high-level public sector work experience
You must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for this position

Job Responsibility

Leading teams to translate policy intent into robust service models, provider panels, and market-ready procurement/tender documentation
Guiding design briefs for new service models and managing complex reform programs with minimal ramp-up time
Undertaking strategic market engagement and designing funding, performance, and quality frameworks
Responding to high-pressure, rapid ministerial and executive requests regarding service design, market analysis, and funding complexities
Navigating competing priorities and stakeholder environments to balance policy intent with operational feasibility

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