National Pork Producers Council

Summary:   The Chief Economist (CE) will provide economic research, analyses, and other support as needed to NPPC staff across all advocacy issue areas including antitrust, competition, environment, international trade, labor, production, science and technology, and transportation. In particular, the CE will work closely with the Manager of Competition, labor, and tax on all matters involving competition and the buying and selling of hogs and pork. The CE will provide support to the NPPC Farm Bill Task Force and the NPPC Competition Committee. The CE will be responsible for preparing frequent and regular written economic reports and oral briefings for NPPC staff, the NPPC board and committees, and NPPC investors. This is not a registered lobbyist position.   Responsibilities : Monitor, research, analyze, and prioritize domestic hog and pork production, farm, and industry economic issues affecting pork producers and related industries. Provide economic research, analyses, and other support as needed to NPPC staff across all advocacy issue areas including antitrust, competition, environment, international trade, labor, production, science and technology, and transportation Consult with the VP and Counsel and other NPPC staff and, as directed by the VP and Counsel, determine the impact of domestic production and farm issues on industry business practices, operational costs and efficiencies, and profitability. Work closely with the Manager of Competition, labor, and tax on all matters involving competition and the buying and selling of hogs and pork. Prepare frequent and regular written economic reports and oral briefings for NPPC staff, the NPPC board and committees, and NPPC investors as directed by the VP and Counsel. Assist with the preparation of background papers, statements for congressional and regulatory hearings, and with the preparation of other materials as needed. Project pork industry trends and establish a baseline model of the US pork industry against which various policy impact scenarios can be compared. Interface with USDA AMS and familiarity with all U.S. government feeding programs and understanding of the types and specifications of solicited pork products. Interface with U.S. government and private sector economists and industry experts. Coordinate with other DC office staff on all issues to ensure consistency in objectives, positions and strategies. Participate in NPPC’s Farm Bill Task Force, Competition Policy Committee, and other NPPC committees as needed.   Other Responsibilities:   Take on other assignments and projects which may be outside of primary issue area as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.     Qualifications: Must possess experience in forecasting trends and markets and modeling. Must be proficient in Microsoft office suite, especially excel Must be highly self-motivated, work independently, highly detailed, and exercise sound judgement. Must have an ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, team-oriented, work environment with NPPC members/staff. Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical analysis into executive presentations. Must be highly organized and able to function effectively under high pressure.   Travel: Requires approximately 25% travel.  Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.   Education and/or Experience: Master’s degree in agricultural economics required with four to seven years of experience in economics or related field.   Location: National Pork Producers Council Washington, DC Office.   This position will remain open until filled.

Job Title :        Director of Science and Technology                     Reports to :     Chief Veterinarian Date:               December 2020   Summary:   The Director of Science and Technology is responsible for the development and implementation of food safety programs related to potential parasitic, microbial or chemical hazards, understanding and responding to relevant pre- and post-harvest food safety and human nutrition issues, and addressing issues of animal handling in market channels. This is a technical position and not a registered lobbyist position. The Director of Science and Technology will report to the NPPC Chief Veterinarian.   Responsibilities : Monitor, research, and analyze issues related to pre- and post-harvest food safety, animal handling, and human nutrition issues. Reviews all proposed legislative and regulatory actions affecting these issues and prepares comments to be submitted on behalf of NPPC. Work very closely and collegially with the NPPC Science & Technology Counsel who is NPPC’s lobbyist on all science and technology issues. Prepare and keep current concise and well written background papers on all issues related to food safety, animal care and nutrition. Coordinate with other DC office issue managers on matters that may overlap to ensure consistency in objectives, positions and strategies. Coordinate with Congressional Relations and Communications staff. Liaison with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and FDA’s Center for Food Safety on all regulatory actions relative to food safety including, residues, pathogens and animal welfare issues at the plant. Liaison with the North American Meat Institute and other trade associations on food safety and animal handling issues affecting all food animal species. Coordinate with the National Pork Board on food safety and animal care issues and research needs. As needed, assist NPPC trade staff in dealing with food safety and animal welfare issues that are raised as barriers to trade. Prepare recommendations on policy positions. Provide technical input on new technology and the regulation of such technologies. The Director of Science and Technology will have secondary responsibilities to the Chief Veterinarian in the areas of foreign and emerging animal diseases and antimicrobial resistance issues. Provide support to NPPC’s Animal Health and Food Safety Committee, New Technology Task Force, and other NPPC committees as needed.  Development of educational material for producers and veterinarians in subject areas, including coordination of the Swine Veterinary Student Extern program, and technical advice with respect to regulatory oversight or international standard setting. Participate in long range planning with regard to pork safety research, education, and programs. Participate and lead in coalitions that further NPPC objectives.   Other Responsibilities:   Take on other assignments and projects which may be outside of primary issue area as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and VP Global Gov’t Affairs.   Qualifications: Must be self-motivated and able to work effectively without direct supervision. Must possess good research and written communication skills. Must work well with other people, be flexible and be open to change. Must possess good organizational skills and able to handle several projects at one time with the ability to make sound decisions, as job responsibilities require. Must possess the ability to coordinate and plan multiple meetings and projects simultaneously. Must have a good working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and database operations. Travel: Requires travel (Approximately 15- 20%).  Must have a valid driver’s license and passport.   Education and/or Experience: Applicants for this position must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from a U.S. accredited university, have at least one-year experience in food safety or equivalent training. A master’s in public health is desirable.   Location: National Pork Producers Council Washington, DC Office.   Interested candidates can submit a resume and cover letter to Ms. Trang Anderson ( andersont@nppc.org )   This position will remain open until filled.

Summary:   The Manager of Congressional Relations partners with the VP & Counsel Global Government Affairs and fellow Congressional Relations staff to manage advocacy of NPPC policies with members of Congress and staff.  The Congressional Relations staff works closely and collaboratively with all NPPC issue managers to ensure maximum success of NPPC initiatives and its advocacy agenda. The Manager reports to the Vice President and Counsel for Global Government Affairs.   Responsibilities : Persuasively advocate on legislative issues of concern to NPPC. This includes developing a program of regular contact with House and Senate offices. Research, monitor, analyze, prioritize, and manage records of legislation, votes and statements by members of Congress on issues affecting pork producers. Provide support to NPPC policy staff responsible for managing specific issues. Facilitate meetings and interactions with members of Congress and their staff for NPPC issue managers and pork producers. Work with other congressional relations staff to prepare producers and industry experts for meetings, hearings, and other congressional events. Requires frequent interaction with other program areas of NPPC, including, as appropriate, Communications, Domestic Policy, Science and Technology, and International Affairs and Trade to ensure maximum positive impact of NPPC’s advocacy agenda on members of Congress and staff. Participate in regular PAC meetings with other NPPC staff and help coordinate NPPC’s PAC committee. Regularly host and attend fundraising receptions, dinners and other activities for members of Congress and candidates. Coordinate with NPPC state relations staff in outreach to NPPC’s state affiliates on federal policy issues. Help facilitate NPPC sponsored fly-ins throughout the year and assist state organizations and other industry groups, when necessary, in setting up meetings for visits on the Hill. Participate and lead in coalitions that further NPPC objectives.   Other Responsibilities:   Take on other assignments and projects which may be outside of primary issue area as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.   Qualifications: Must have at least two years of experience on Capitol Hill and a strong understanding of congressional procedure. Must have the ability to negotiate effectively on legislative issues and to develop and implement strategies for influencing the legislative process. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make persuasive and convincing presentations. Must be highly self-motivated. Must have an ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, team-oriented, work environment with NPPC members and staff. Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances. Must highly organized and able to function effectively under high pressure.   Travel: Requires minimal travel.  Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.   Education and/or Experience: Must possess a Bachelor degree. Location: National Pork Producers Council Washington, DC Office. Interested candidates can submit a resume and cover letter to Ms. Trang Anderson ( andersont@nppc.org ). This position will remain open until filled.

Summary:   The Manager of Competition, Labor and Tax Issues is the lead staff advocate for NPPC on mandatory price reporting, issues related to buying and selling hogs and pork, labor issues, tax, infrastructure, and industry economic/financial issues. This is a registered lobbyist position. Responsibilities : Monitor, research, and analyze issues related to mandatory price reporting, buying and selling hogs and pork, labor, tax, infrastructure and industry economic/financial issues. Advocate to the Executive Branch and the Congress on foregoing issues. Prepare and keep current concise and well written background papers on foregoing issues. Assist with the preparation of statements for congressional and regulatory hearings and other events. Work closely with the NPPC Chief Economist who will provide technical support and guidance. Coordinate with other DC office issue managers on matters that may overlap to ensure consistency in objectives, positions and strategies. Coordinate with Congressional Relations and Communications staff. Prepare recommendations on policy positions. Participate in NPPC’s Competition Policy Committee, NPPC’s Labor Task Force, and other NPPC committees as needed.  Participate and lead in coalitions that further NPPC objectives.   Other Responsibility:  Take on other assignments and projects which may be outside of primary issue area as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.   REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:   Education:    College or graduate d egree in business, economics, finance, or law strongly preferred.   Skills/Relevant Experience:    Must have at least three years’ experience on Capitol Hill or in an advocacy position. Have a strong understanding of executive and legislative branch operations. Be highly self-motivated, work independently, highly detailed, and exercise sound judgement. Have an ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, team-oriented, work environment with NPPC members/staff. Be flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical analysis into executive presentations. Be highly organized and able to function effectively under pressure.   Travel :   Very little travel.  Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record. Location:  The position is based out of WDC office. Please submit your CV/resume and a cover letter to Ms. Anderson at andersont@nppc.org .