Job Number:
HC-03904
Date Posted:
March 19, 2026
Position Title:
Director, State Government Affairs
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results-driven state & local government relations professional to serve as Director of State Government Relations.Monitor, analyze, and assess state legislation, regulations, and policy proposals affecting dairy processors and clearly communicate implications to IDFA colleagues and members.7+ years of experience in state government affairs, public policy, or legislative strategy.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor, analyze, and assess state legislation, regulations, and policy proposals affecting dairy processors and clearly communicate implications to IDFA colleagues and members.
• Develop and implement state-level advocacy strategies in collaboration with Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs and Communications colleagues that advance IDFA’s policy priorities and protect member companies’ freedom to operate.
• Identify and address emerging policy challenges impacting dairy food products and ingredients, including labeling, sustainability, product packaging, feeding programs, environmental regulations, and standards.
• Direct and coordinate state contract lobbyists and external advocacy consultants to advance IDFA policy priorities in key states.
• Mobilize and coordinate advocacy efforts among IDFA members, farmers, state and local association partners, and other stakeholders to advance IDFA’s state advocacy priorities, as appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with state elected officials, legislative staff, governors’ offices, and state regulatory agencies.
Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience in state government affairs, public policy, or legislative strategy.
• Demonstrated success managing state-level advocacy efforts across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong relationships with state policymakers, regulatory officials, and industry coalitions.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to simplify complex policy issues into clear, compelling messaging.
• Strategic thinker with sound political judgment and the ability to align advocacy efforts with broader business and association goals.
Instructions:
Email [email protected]
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
