Director of Federal Policy

SUMMARY: Responsible for coordination, strategy and logistics for political activity, policy and regulations at the federal level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Federal Policy Lead

• Works with the President and Administrator to develop and implement legislative strategy on relevant issues.
• Analyze legislation and regulatory proposals within Manager’s portfolio and manage the delegation of analysis to other staff.
• Advise the Executive Committee and Board of Directors on bills and regulations that impact farming and ranching.
• Testify before relevant committees, meet with agency officials and elected officials and advocate for Farm Bureau policies.
• Coordinate with Legal Division on litigation and regulatory matters that are national in scope.
• Advise Executive and Political Affairs on federal political spending priorities.
• Analyze, modify or create farm bureau policies to be discussed by members at the house of delegates.
• Develop county and board communications highlighting activities of Farm Bureau

Policy Division Group Trips (Leadership and Issue Related Trips)

• Work with Federal Policy Division to coordinate scheduling of trip dates and subsequently with Leadership Meeting Planner to secure travel arrangements and accommodations
• Work with Political Affairs and Member Advocacy Division to schedule appointments with congressional and agency offices and coordinating other logistics such as travel arrangements, accommodations, restaurant reservations and tour activities
• Prepare informational packets on trip itineraries and logistics for attendees
• Ensure that related follow-up activities, including processing expense vouchers, sending thank-you letters and submitting invoices to counties are conducted

Other Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Department Budget
• Supervise Federal Policy staff.
• Facilitate requests from county farm Bureaus, congressional offices, CFBF members and CFBF staff.
• Maintain congressional database information, merges, list servers, etc.
• Coordinate logistics for other meetings as requested
• Other duties as assigned.

Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in or related field.
• Five years’ experience in the federal policy area.
• Five years’ experience in more than one type of agricultural endeavor.
• Two years supervisory/managerial experience.
• Knowledge of political, economic, and international agricultural affairs.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislative processes and the leaders involved.
• Ability to work effectively with volunteer organizations and ensure satisfaction of members.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.