Federal Policy & Industry Relations Manager

Land O'Lakes; Washington; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks a Manager, Federal Government and Industry Relations to lead federal policy engagement and advocacy efforts. The role supports development of policy priorities, coordinates with partners, and prepares leadership materials on policy developments.

The position involves in-office work in DC 3–4 days per week and requires strong written and verbal communication, relationship-building with policymakers, and experience in government affairs and agribusiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, business, agriculture, public policy, government relations, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in government relations, federal affairs, lobbying, legislative affairs, public policy, or trade association work.
• Experience working with Congress, federal agencies, or federal policymaking processes; House of Representatives experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop policy positions, advocacy strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and legislative briefings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including memo writing, executive briefing preparation, presentation development, and public speaking.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with policymakers, legislative staff, industry partners, internal business leaders, and cooperative members.
• Agriculture, cooperative, food, rural policy, or agribusiness experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement lobbying strategies to achieve company goals and advance Land O'Lakes' federal policy priorities.
• Coordinate with the Land O'Lakes Federal Affairs team, consultants, and lobbyists to position and drive progress on key policy issues.
• Support connections between corporate leadership and key policy, decision, and influence makers at the federal level.
• Meet routinely with Members of Congress and Congressional staff to advocate for Land O'Lakes and its policy positions.
• Represent Land O'Lakes positions to policymakers in Congress and the administration.
• Gather policy intelligence and insights to inform company decision makers and support strategic advocacy efforts.
• Maintain and develop partnerships and relationships with internal stakeholders, industry groups, and federal government officials.
• Prepare senior executives for board meetings and key stakeholder engagements.
• Communicate policy updates and recommendations through written memos, oral briefings, slide presentations, and public speaking opportunities
• Analyze policy implications, risks, and opportunities for affected stakeholders and business leaders.
• Communicate relevant legislative developments and opportunities to senior management and cooperative leaders.
• Support grassroots engagement opportunities that advance federal legislative priorities.
• Enable Land O'Lakes members, executives, and staff to engage effectively with policy leaders.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Memo writing

Executive briefing

Relationship building

Congressional liaison

Agribusiness exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, business, agriculture, public policy, government relations, or related field

Job description

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks a Manager, Federal Government and Industry Relations to lead federal policy engagement and advocacy efforts. The role supports development of policy priorities, coordinates with partners, and prepares leadership materials on policy developments.

The position involves in-office work in DC 3–4 days per week and requires strong written and verbal communication, relationship-building with policymakers, and experience in government affairs and agribusiness.