Date Posted:
March 24, 2026
Position Title:
Director, Regulatory Affairs
Office/Company:
International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-05409
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Contact:
Salary:
Compensation & Benefits
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and science-driven regulatory affairs professional to serve as Director of Regulatory Affairs.Monitor, analyze, and assess federal regulations, guidance documents, and policy proposals affecting dairy processors and clearly communicate implications to IDFA colleagues and members.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Outstanding written and verbal communication and project management skills.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor, analyze, and assess federal regulations, guidance documents, and policy proposals affecting dairy processors and clearly communicate implications to IDFA colleagues and members.
• Develop and implement regulatory engagement strategies in collaboration with Regulatory, Government Relations, and Communications colleagues to advance IDFA’s policy priorities and support member compliance.
• Identify and address emerging regulatory and scientific issues impacting dairy food products, including food safety, processing, labeling and claims, product standards, food additives, environmental contaminants, nutrition, and feeding programs.
• Engage with federal regulatory agencies including FDA and USDA to represent dairy industry perspectives and promote science-based regulatory approaches and policies.
• Educate and assist IDFA members on regulatory issues and emerging scientific developments affecting dairy manufacturing and processing.
• Develop and submit formal comments on proposed federal regulations and regulatory guidance documents.
Qualifications:
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of federal food regulatory frameworks and rulemaking and guidance processes.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with regulators, member company representatives, coalition partners, and internal teams.
Instructions:
Email [email protected]
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
