Hybrid Director – Federal and State Government Affairs

Posted 4 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Director of Federal and State Government Affairs at Smithfield Foods, leading public policy strategy and government engagement across the U.S. Shaping and advocating for company positions on legislative matters affecting food manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Job title

Director – Federal and State Government Affairs

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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