Associate Director, Government Affairs

Kraft Foods Inc.

Kraft Foods Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Kraft provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact 847-646-6044 to request assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRFT) is one of North America’s largest consumer packaged food and beverage companies, with annual revenues of more than $18 billion. With the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse, Kraft has an unrivaled portfolio of products in the beverages, cheese, refrigerated meals and grocery categories. The company’s iconic brands include Kraft, Capri Sun, JELL-O, Kool-Aid, Lunchables, Maxwell House, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Planters and Velveeta. Kraft’s 22,500 employees in the U.S. and Canada have a passion for making the foods and beverages people love. Kraft is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 and the NASDAQ-100 indices. For more information, visit www.kraftfoodsgroup.com and www.facebook.com/kraft.

 

 

The Associate Director of Government Affairs will become a registered federal lobbyist for Kraft Foods Group working out of the Washington, DC Government Affairs Office. As such, they will manage a portfolio of public policy issues for the company at the federal level. Management of these issues would include identification of current and emerging policy issues in an assigned area which could impact the business, internal and external analysis of the issue, and development of a strategy to drive a positive outcome on the legislative or regulatory issue.

Public Policy: Manage portfolio of public policy issues. Identify current and potential policy issues in assigned area which could critically impact the business.

Analysis/Quantification: Determine specific impact to the business, analyze metric for success and determine ability to uniquely drive the agenda externally. Identify “Kraft only” exposures/opportunities and propose realistic time frame for outcomes.

Outcomes: Working with internal colleagues and external partners (trade associations, consultants, stakeholder groups) to develop strategy and drive outcomes.

Communications: Technical and strategic writer and facilitator of communications from GA to both internal and external audiences. Develop and produce regular internal communications tools for maintaining dialog with key management team members. Develop and produce regular postings for internal KFT website in conjunction with internal communications team.

Internal and External Contacts: Candidate will interact weekly with CLA colleagues as well as BU and corporate functions, DC Based trade association’s representatives, and daily with members of the GA Team.

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 7 years Professional Staff experience on Capitol Hill or Government Agency or related GA Function
• Minimum 5 years Computer experience – proficient in word, excel and power point
• Exceptional Writing Skills
• Technical expertise in a key policy area (i.e. food, taxes, trade) a plus
• Knowledge of congressional and regulatory processes
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team in a dynamic and creative environment
• Ability to work under tight timeframes
• Attention to detail – particularly critical to abide by applicable reporting laws

 

 

 

Kraft Foods Group, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, Kraft Foods Group, Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 847-646-6044 for assistance.

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