Date Posted:
May 19, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Director, Government Relations
Office/Company:
National Grocers Association (NGA)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06982
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$100,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is seeking a seasoned Senior Director of Government Relations to lead and advance the association’s advocacy on key business policy issues—especially with Republicans—affecting the independent grocery industry.Develop and execute federal legislative and regulatory strategies, represent NGA with policymakers and coalition partners, and advise NGA leadership and members on complex policy matters.5–8 years of Hill, Administration, and/or government relations experience, Bachelor’s degree required.
Responsibilities:
• Federal legislative strategy
• Policy analysis
• Political giving strategy
• Coalition representation
• Advocacy engagement
• Advocacy materials development
Qualifications:
• Legislative expertise
• Experience requirements
• Business policy advocacy
• Strategic influence
• Relationship building
• Communication skills
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. offering generous benefits including partial employee-paid health and dental insurance, 11 paid holidays and one floating holiday, generous PTO, hybrid work schedule opportunity, and 401(k) eligibility starting on the first quarter following six months of employment.
