Manager, Government Affairs

We are seeking a Government Affairs Manager to advance the companys policy priorities across the agriculture smart industrial and manufacturing sectors. This role will focus on issue advocacy and engagement. The ideal candidate brings policy experience political acumen and strong bipartisan relationships.

As a Manager Government Affairsfor John Deerelocated in Washington DC you will:

• Develop and execute federal government affairs strategies related to agriculture smart industrial and manufacturing policy with a focus on Democratic policymakers and related organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with Democratic Members of Congress Congressional staff (e.g. Agriculture Ways & Means Finance Energy & Commerce Commerce Transportation Environment & Public Works etc. Committees).
• Preferably the candidate will have work experience and policy expertise related to competition self repair and biofuels.
• Monitor analyze and report on legislation and regulatory actions related to:
  • Farm policy (e.g. Farm Bill programs conservation crop insurance).
  • Manufacturing policy (e.g. domestic production incentives trade tax self repair).
  • Smart industrial policy (e.g. AI data privacy precision agriculture).
  • Labor and workforce issues (e.g. unions training programs workforce development immigration-related labor policy).
  • Energy and climate policy (e.g. emissions ethanol/renewable energy).
  • Supply chain resilience and infrastructure.
• Develop policy positions comment letters briefing materials and talking points for internal leadership.
• Coordinate advocacy efforts including meetings site visits and plant/facility tours for policymakers and staff.
• Partner cross-functionally with enterprise operations legal and communications teams etc. to align policy priorities with business goals.
• Represent the company in industry associations coalitions and advocacy groups relevant to agriculture smart industrial and manufacturing policy.
• Support political engagement efforts including PAC strategy stakeholder mapping and compliance with lobbying and campaign finance regulations.
• Provide strategic insights on the political landscape and recommend proactive engagement opportunities.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position.

• 58 or moreyears of experience in government Capitol Hill federal agencies (e.g. USDA EPA Treasury Department Department of Commerce Department of Labor) trade associations or corporate government affairs.
• Demonstrated experience working with or within Democratic political offices campaigns or policy organizations.
• Strong understanding of:
  • U.S. legislative and regulatory processes
  • Agriculture policy
  • Smart industrial policy
  • Manufacturing and supply chain issues
• Existing relationships with Democratic policymakers and staff strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including policy analysis and stakeholder messaging.
• Ability to translate complex policy developments into business implications.

• Experience in agribusiness food production smart industrial manufacturing or related sectors.
• Experience and policy expertise related to competition self repair and biofuels.
• Knowledge of energy and climate frameworks impacting agriculture and manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating multi-state or federal advocacy campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sound political judgment.

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelors degree in business economics political science or related field.
• Advanced degree would be ideal.