Based in Washington, DC and founded in 1908 GMA is an active, vocal advocate for its member companies in the food, beverage and consumer products industry and is a trusted source of information about the industry and the products consumers rely on and enjoy every day. In keeping with its founding principles, the Association helps its members produce safe products through a strong and ongoing commitment to scientific research, testing and evaluation and to providing consumers with the products, tools and information they need to achieve a healthy diet and an active lifestyle.

Reporting to the VP, Federal Affairs, the Senior Director, Federal Affairs will lead work on food safety, health & nutrition, product labeling and hunger policy. You will:

• Collaborate with GMA leadership and members to identify and frame key policy issues facing the industry and formulate positions, strategies and action plans to address them
• Advocate on behalf of the GMA membership to forward industry interests in key policy areas
• Build and lead coalitions of like-minded organizations and facilitate engagement of GMA members on a wide variety of committees, working groups and task forces
• Represent GMA and its members as a key spokesperson to Capitol Hill, the Administration, media and other concerned audiences
• Lead cross-functional teams to complete issues management projects and deliver results

The best candidates for this role will have attained education and experience commensurate with the duties listed above. Advanced degrees in business, science and/or law are highly desirable. Prior experience on Capitol Hill, in the Administration, in an advocacy organization or in a CPG company is required and must include at least 8 years direct advocacy work and 2 years of supervisory or team leader duties. Your track record must demonstrate subject matter expertise in food safety, health & nutrition, and/or hunger, ability to manage issues and projects and to influence decision makers, and exceptional communication skills - in person, on a platform and in writing.

GMA offers a work environment that is team-oriented, focused on results and organized to deliver value to our members. Learn more about us at www.gmaonline.org. To apply send your resume to cmitchell@gmaonline.org today. EOE

Additional Information

Local candidates only, no relocation (Washington D.C. Metro Area).