Are you a passionate policy professional, eager to make an impact in the consumer goods industry? If you have a strong interest in regulatory policy and enjoy engaging with stakeholders to drive meaningful change, this role is an exciting opportunity for you. Our client is looking for a Policy Manager, Product Policy to join their dynamic team. In this position, you'll be at the forefront of advocating for key product policy initiatives, building cross-industry relationships, and shaping the policies that impact the consumer packaged goods sector. If you're ready to grow your career and drive meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!
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Company Overview: Our client is a leading trade association representing the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the U.S. With over 100 years of experience, they are at the forefront of shaping industry standards, driving innovation, and advocating for policies that support the growth and success of CPG companies. Their work spans food, beverages, household products, and personal care, making a significant impact on both the economy and daily lives.
Joining their team means becoming part of a dynamic organization that drives meaningful change, fosters collaboration, and supports industry leaders in navigating a rapidly evolving market. If you're looking to make an impact in an influential and forward-thinking environment, this is the place to be.
Position Overview: The Policy Manager, Product Policy is responsible for generating insights and engaging with member businesses and federal policy makers in impactful ways that support and expand the reach of the Association's product policy objectives. Reporting to the SVP, Federal Affairs and Product Policy, the Policy Manager will monitor developing policy and regulations and identify opportunities to shape and enhance the program's effectiveness.
Key areas of responsibility:
Member Engagement
Coordinate member engagement on key issues and build support for the Association's product policy activities.
Provide analysis, research, data and issue-related information to staff, members, and other internal stakeholders.
Partner with our communications team to convey product policy narrative as well as industry progress and achievements.
Coordinate with our regulatory and legal teams to drive unified objectives and tactics
Facilitate select product policy program meetings and solicit member company feedback, ensuring participation through structured agenda-setting and programmatic refinements.
Heighten awareness of the Association's product policy advocacy and industry affairs efforts.
Advocacy
Monitor and analyze federal legislation, regulations, emerging policies and issues that impact CPG product policy initiatives.
Engage with Members of Congress, Congressional staff and administration officials (this position is required to be registered as a federal lobbyist)
Draft correspondences to elected officials, staff and other relevant policy makers
Stakeholder Management
Coordinate Association Industry Partners meetings and outreach
Represent the association and its policy positions at industry meetings and events.
Collaborate with coalition partners, attending public-facing events and conferences.
Support the development of position papers, draft correspondence and prepare other materials to articulate the organization's position to stakeholders.
Requirements
Experience & Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-5 years of professional experience.
Demonstrated interest in regulatory policy, especially as they relate to public policy.
Advocacy or public affairs campaign experience preferred. Congressional office or federal/state agency experience is a plus.
Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Office 365 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Passion for shaping regulatory and policy environments that get innovative and needed products into the hands of consumers
Passion for business' role in solutions
Strong written communication skills
Solid interpersonal skills
Excellent customer service skills and email etiquette.
Excellent project management skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize work
Excellent decision-making skills
Flexibility in learning new software and/or computer/technical applications
A self-starter with the ability to work independently