Director – Federal and State Government Affairs
Smithfield Foods
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Smithfield • District of Columbia, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Develop and execute comprehensive federal and state government affairs strategies aligned with corporate priorities
- Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and political developments; proactively assess impacts and recommend strategic actions
- Advise executive leadership on policy risks, emerging trends, and advocacy needs
- Manage priority policy issue portfolios and lead advocacy campaigns to successful outcomes
- Coordinate closely with internal operational teams to align government affairs initiatives with business objectives
- Ensure government affairs activities comply with lobbying, ethics, and disclosure regulations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public policy, law, political science or related discipline
- 10+ years of progressively responsible government affairs, legislative affairs, regulatory policy, or related experience
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development
- Direct experience working with Congress, federal agencies, and state legislatures within government, corporate, or trade association environments; experience in food, agriculture, or CPG sectors strongly preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive training and professional development programs
- Tuition assistance for continuing education
- Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
- Education Reimbursement Program for formal education
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
government affairs strategylegislative analysisregulatory policyadvocacy campaign managementpolicy risk assessmentteam managementportfolio management
Soft skills
strategic thinkingcommunicationleadershipcollaborationadvisory skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree