Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 154 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Director, Federal Government Relations will guide and represent the company on legislative and regulatory affairs with elected officials and government officials in regulatory agencies. We seek a professional who will represent the USA sustainability policy and Bio-industrial products business. The professional will build and maintain relationships with governments, trade associations, industry coalitions, public services and other authorities to influence policies and positions.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on regulatory matters and sustainability policy.
• Represent Cargill at forums and gatherings with government officials to exchange ideas and information on business activities and potential legislation that may affect the company.
• Ensure that the organization's interests are represented and protected in legislative proceedings and in the development of market rules and procedures.
• Develop, maintain and report on policies and programs to ensure awareness of government legislation and regulatory issues that affect the organization.
• Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of six years of related work experience
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with a wide range of agriculture and food supply chain stakeholders, policies and processes
• Proven experience in the U.S. federal policy development and implementation processes

Important Information

The business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position

Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time. Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status, and if unvaccinated or if you choose not to disclose, you would be expected to follow Cargill’s safety protocols for unvaccinated employees (i.e., mask mandates, and social distancing).