Specialist, Government Affairs

Feeding America

Government Affairs Specialist supporting Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief charity. Developing policy resources, tracking legislation, and advancing federal nutrition priorities.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,740 - $93,740 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing and research skills, with a solid understanding of the legislative process and Capitol Hill dynamics. Capable of managing multiple projects while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in communications and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strong Writing SkillsProject ManagementQuorum ExperienceLegislative Process KnowledgeVerbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Research SkillsAttention to DetailCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingMultiple Project Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeQuorumTableauCanva

Industry Keywords

SNAPTEFAPFood Is MedicineChild NutritionGovernment Relations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development of resources for lawmakers and stakeholders focused on SNAP, TEFAP and other commodities, Food is Medicine, child nutrition, and related policy areas
Establish and streamline systems for housing Feeding America resources and coordinate regular updates and internal postings
Operationalize regular reports on Hill engagement in Quorum
Collect grant deliverables, department reporting measures, and other assigned deliverables
Support annual appropriations work, authorizing campaigns, network fly-ins, and other Government Relations priorities
Support development, implementation, and reassessment of policy priorities and initiatives
Monitor emerging news, federal policies, and legislation affecting food banks, emergency food providers, and people facing hunger
Attend hearings, markups, partner meetings, and information sessions; provide reports and after-action reviews
Draft newsletter articles and PowerPoint slides for weekly Government Relations newsletters and monthly network webinars
Provide technical support for Hill briefings and external webinars

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong writing and research skills
Basic knowledge or familiarity with Capitol Hill and the legislative process
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to tailor communications to varied audiences
Strong project management and critical thinking skills
Ability to problem-solve and manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Experience with MS Office applications
Experience with Quorum, Tableau, Canva, and other legislative tracking platforms preferred
Must be authorized to work in the United States; employment authorization verified through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Hybrid work arrangement with work from home on non-office days
30-day “work anywhere” program each calendar year, combinable with PTO and/or holidays
Comprehensive benefits available to full-time employees
Regular merit increases and step promotions
Transparent salary ranges and defined salary progression practices