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ADM Director Government Relations Nutrition & State Affairs - Washington, in Washington, District Of Columbia

93259BR

Job Title:

Director Government Relations Nutrition & State Affairs - Washington,

Department/Function:

Government Relations

Job Description:

Director Government Relations Nutrition & State Affairs - Washington, D.C.

Position Summary:

This position of Government Relations Director for Nutrition and State Affairs will:

  • Coordinate all ADM public policy advocacy on U.S. human nutrition and related food and agricultural policy issues at the federal and state levels, with input and collaboration from business partners and functional groups, including Sustainability, Communications and Regulatory & Scientific Affairs.

  • Plan, develop, implement and lead advocacy strategies and stakeholder engagement plans, to influence policy/legislation, and/or shape regulatory issues in these areas.

  • Advance ADM nutrition, food and agriculture public policy and business priorities with key U.S. and state officials, policy, and academic stakeholders in Washington, D.C. and key states.

  • Provide business leaders in key states with support on legislative issues (IN, TN, GA, TX, CO).

  • Educate stakeholders on ADM’s corporate strategies to position ADM as a partner of choice.

  • Provide support to executives, including preparation for stakeholder and association meetings.

  • Represent ADM in the relevant nutrition, food, and agriculture associations committees related to nutrition issues.

To achieve this, the successful candidate must be experienced in or have a background in working on human nutrition and/or state government relations in the U.S.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate advocacy and serve as point of contact for internal stakeholders on legislation and public policy related to human nutrition, food, and agriculture issues.

  • Work with business segment, internal experts, and/or issue management teams to: identify issues, frame business impacts and provide strategic analysis, develop issue management plans and policy positions, develop and execute advocacy plans, and provide proactive updates to assess risks and opportunities in public policy landscape.

  • Maintain an issues management roster for business leaders, provide oversight and strategic direction to association participation and staffing, and support executive visits to U.S. government and policy leaders in Washington, D.C. and in 5 key states.

  • Development stakeholder engagement plans and brief/coordinate meetings between ADM business management and government officials on aforementioned issues.

  • Engage in public policy discussions to represent ADM and explain implications to the company and broader sector.

  • Manage trade association participation focused on issues listed above.

  • Help translate policy developments into actionable intelligence for business colleagues.

Requirements:

  • Established stakeholder network in Washington, D.C. and 5 key states, including U.S. government (House, Senate, Federal Agencies, and White House), public policy groups/think tanks, and associations related to human nutrition, food, and agriculture issues.

  • Advanced understanding of human nutrition, food, and agriculture policy issues.

  • Advanced expertise in issue management, advocacy, and, association management.

  • Experience in problem solving when public policy issues arise, including proactive identification, framing, and strategy development to address the risk or opportunity.

  • Ability to credibly explain complex policy issues to internal stakeholders and ADM business to government officials.

  • Demonstrated written, verbal, analytical, collaboration, and cultural skills.

  • Demonstrated initiative and strategic thinking.

  • Proven ability to manage complex portfolio, deadlines, and executive visits.

  • High ethical standards and personal integrity.

  • Minimum education required: Advanced degree, with a preference for a Dietician.

  • Minimum 10 years of work experience in Washington, D.C. and/or state government relations issues in the 5 key states in the private and/or public sector.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

93259BR

City:

Washington

State:

DC - Washington DC

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

  • Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

  • Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

  • Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

  • Paid time off including paid holidays.

  • Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

  • Tuition assistance.

  • Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$174,000.00 - $324,000.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan

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