VP, Federal Policy & Legislative Strategy

Food Solutions Action; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare reimbursement

401(k) employer match

Generous paid time off

Wellness support

Job summary

Food Solutions Action (FSA) seeks an in-house lobbyist with House or Senate experience to advance its federal policy agenda in Congress. You will develop legislative concepts, coordinate coalitions, and lobby in support of FSA’s agenda across party lines.

The role requires strategic outreach, policy expertise, and meticulous tracking of advocacy activities, with a focus on the protein innovation sector. Located near Washington, DC, with opportunity to influence policy direction.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working as a full-time legislative employee in the U.S. House or Senate (5+ years preferred).
• Deep understanding of House or Senate floor procedure and committee processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including persuasive and analytical writing, and public speaking.
• Experience researching and drafting legislation as well as pursuing amendment opportunities.
• Ability to own projects, drive progress, act independently, and iterate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with Senate or House offices through systematic outreach, regular briefings, and meetings
• Policy Development & Advocacy: Collaborate with internal teams and industry stakeholders to develop comprehensive policy frameworks and legislative recommendations that advance the protein innovation sector
• Legislative Intelligence & Opportunity Assessment: Monitor, analyze, and prioritize federal regulatory developments and legislative initiatives to identify strategic advocacy opportunities and potential risks
• Stakeholder Coordination & Coalition Building: Lead cross-industry collaboration efforts, working directly with protein innovation companies to align on policy priorities and coordinate unified advocacy strategies
• PAC Political Engagement: Represent FSA PAC at political fundraising events, develop PAC strategy for the House or Senate, and organize and host PAC-sponsored events and check drops
• Performance Tracking & Strategic Communications: Maintain comprehensive records of advocacy activities, relationship-building efforts, and policy outcomes to demonstrate impact and inform strategy refinement
• External Partnership Management: Coordinate with contracted lobbying firms to ensure integrated, effective government relations efforts that maximize organizational influence and resources

Skills

Relationship management

Policy development

Legislative monitoring

Stakeholder coordination

Public speaking

Writing & analysis

Job description

Food Solutions Action (FSA) seeks an in-house lobbyist with House or Senate experience to advance its federal policy agenda in Congress. You will develop legislative concepts, coordinate coalitions, and lobby in support of FSA’s agenda across party lines.

The role requires strategic outreach, policy expertise, and meticulous tracking of advocacy activities, with a focus on the protein innovation sector. Located near Washington, DC, with opportunity to influence policy direction.