Project Manager / Senior Regulatory Lead - USDA

TLN Worldwide Enterprises, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TLN Worldwide Enterprises, Inc is hiring a Project Manager / Senior Regulatory Lead to oversee regulatory support services for the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). The role involves managing project execution, regulatory analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy or related field, along with over 10 years of experience in federal regulatory environments. Key responsibilities include leading contract deliverables and overseeing communications. This position is located in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in federal regulatory environments.
• Strong knowledge of the federal rulemaking process and USDA operations.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of all contract deliverables and manage timelines.
• Oversee development and editing of regulatory documents.
• Direct analysis of public comments on proposed rules.
• Serve as primary liaison to USDA NOP leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee development of communication plans and strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Communications, or related field

Job description

Description

The Project Manager / Senior Regulatory Lead provides strategic leadership and oversight for regulatory support services to the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). This role is responsible for managing all aspects of rulemaking support, including project execution, regulatory analysis, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of high-quality communications and policy products.

The position serves as the primary interface with Government leadership and ensures all deliverables—such as rule drafting, comment analysis, and implementation materials—are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with federal regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Management

• Lead execution of all contract deliverables, including:
  • Project plans and schedules
  • Weekly tracking and reporting
  • Rulemaking support activities
• Manage timelines, priorities, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent regulatory efforts
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, timeliness, and compliance standards

Regulatory Strategy & Oversight

• Provide subject matter expertise on federal rulemaking and the Administrative Procedures Act
• Oversee development and editing of regulatory documents, ensuring:
  • Clarity and plain language
  • Alignment with federal and USDA style requirements
• Guide development of policy recommendations and regulatory responses

Public Comment Analysis Leadership

• Direct analysis of large volumes of public comments on proposed rules
• Oversee identification of:
  • Key themes
  • High-risk issues
  • Policy implications
• Ensure development of clear, actionable summaries to inform final rulemaking

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Serve as primary liaison to USDA NOP leadership and stakeholders
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and decision-making sessions
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration among analysts, writers, and developers

Communications & Rule Implementation

• Oversee development of:
  • Rollout strategies
  • Communication plans
  • Executive briefings and presentations
• Ensure consistency of messaging across all outreach materials

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Public Policy, Law, Communications, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in:
• Federal regulatory environments
• Program/project management
• Strong knowledge of:
• Federal rulemaking process
• USDA or similar agency operations
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience