Senior Manager, Government Relations, Food and Agriculture

Senior Manager, Government Relations Are you passionate about shaping the future of food and agriculture policy in a rapidly evolving landscape? Invariant, a bipartisan government relations and communications firm providing strategic advice to companies, trade associations, non‑profits, and individuals, seeks a Senior Manager, Government Relations with strong ties to Democrat members to join our growing food and agriculture team. You'll work directly with team members to gain valuable insights into the policymaking process and develop your network on the Hill and with Washington stakeholders. What you’ll do Manage preparation of call/meeting agendas and facilitate internal follow‑up for deliverables. Responsible for the success of key deliverables while managing resources and timelines. Constructively contribute to proposal and pitch development including drafting and acting as a coordinator. Lead small internal teams, with limited supervision, and provide actionable feedback to foster the professional development of junior staff. Act as subject matter expert on one or more policy issue(s). Spot issues and disseminate timely information to clients and become an expert on the issues. Build and maintain strong relationships to support networking, new business opportunities, and events. Identify and submit valuable new business leads to practice group. Who you’re looking for 6–10 years of experience on Capitol Hill and/or relevant government affairs organizations with ties to Democrat members. Demonstrated experience in food and agriculture policy. Demonstrated familiarity with the federal legislative process, federal agencies, and relevant third parties and associations. Strong researcher and writer with the ability to interpret Washington for a variety of audiences and spot trends to see around corners. Ability to persuade others to accept ideas in an effective way. Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines with a focus on detail and precision. Comfortable and adaptive when working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment. Solid communication skills and ability to manage both up and down. Goal‑oriented team player focused on adding value, deepening knowledge, and increasing efficiencies. Proactive and creative. Fun, outgoing person with a good sense of humor. The target salary range for this role is $125,000 - $175,000 USD annually. The base salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and market data. In addition, our total rewards package includes an annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and that of the firm; commissions; robust medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions; generous retirement matching; educational assistance; professional development assistance; unlimited time off; and other benefits. Invariant is committed to creating a diverse culture and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr