Government Relations Policy Analyst

Government Relations Policy Analyst

This position is based onsite in our Washington DC office.

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: JBS USA is seeking a Policy Analyst to help lead a growing Government Relations team responsible for JBS/Pilgrims engagement with key influencers in Washington DC on issues related to the meat/protein sector including climate change and sustainability trade rural economic development and many other topics. The Policy Analyst should be a self-starter with an eagerness to work to build JBS/Pilgrims presence in Washington DC and advance our mission.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in advocacy on major issues JBS/Pilgrims issue tracking
• Research projects for team members
• Attend meetings with trade associations consultants and Hill/Administration members.
• Track review and analyze pertinent legislation and regulations.
• Monitor media for relevant press releases and articles.
• Prepare policy briefs presentations and other correspondence.
• Cover Congressional hearings and briefings as well as Administration stakeholder calls.
• Some administrative tasks including assisting in meeting scheduling and vendor management.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills needed.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities to attend Company events or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision Medical and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave vacation and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $67000-$82000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Companys annual bonus plan the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience qualifications skills competencies and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct drug alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh value added and branded beef pork chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrims the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley Colorado where our 1200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do completely focused on our business ensuring the best products and services to our customers a relationship of trust with our suppliers profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability Determination Discipline Humility Ownership Simplicity Sincerity

EOE including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.