Date Posted:
May 12, 2026
Position Title:
Vice President of Government and Legislative Affairs
Office/Company:
National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06506
Reports To:
Location:
Arlington, VA
Contact:
Salary:
The NGFA is hiring for the position of **Vice President of Government and Legislative Affairs**. Final salary is commensurate with work experience. NGFA offers a competitive benefits package including health and dental, life insurance, HSA/FSA, 401K with employer match, paid vacation and personal days. NGFA fosters a collegial and collaborative team‑oriented approach to success. This position is full‑time and required to be based in the NGFA offices in Arlington, Virginia.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) represents approximately 700 member companies in the grain, oilseed, feed milling, processing, biofuels, integrated livestock, brokerage, transportation and affiliated industries.Serves as NGFA’s principal interface with members of Congress, congressional committees and their staff in conveying and lobbying on all the Association’s priority policy positions.Completed bachelor’s degree or higher and a minimum of five years’ experience in legislative, communications and public affairs, lobbying or related fields required.
Responsibilities:
• Interact with members of Congress, congressional committees, federal agencies and their staff with jurisdiction over the wide range of legislative and public policy issues important to the grain, oilseeds, feed, processing and export sectors.
• Advocate on priority issues including, but not limited to: conservation, farm programs, rail, waterways/Army Corps, highways/trucking, risk management, international trade, biotechnology, futures markets, tax, food and feed safety, and labor.
• Coordinate strategy, content and scheduling of meetings on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies for the annual fly-in, including members of NGFA’s Executive Committee; Agriculture Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee; Business, Management and Operations Committee; and Committee Apprentice Program.
• Lead and manage relationships with NGFA’s external lobbying consultants.
• Report significant legislative developments, NGFA legislative priorities and other relevant information to Association members, Affiliated State and Regional Associations and the public through written and oral communications.
• Present updates at NGFA Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings.
Qualifications:
• Completed bachelor’s degree or higher and a minimum of five years’ experience in legislative, communications and public affairs, lobbying or related fields required.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the greater Washington, DC, metro area.
• Understanding of U.S. and global agriculture and agribusiness.
• Strong understanding of Congressional committees and federal agencies impacting agriculture and transportation policies.
• Ability to work in a bipartisan capacity.
• Experience building coalitions with a demonstrated record of success.
Instructions:
Please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, links to social media presence and salary requirements to [email protected].
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
