Policy Analyst

New York Farm Bureau is a grassroots, membership based, state wide organization located in Albany NY. The mission of the organization is to support today's agricultural needs and to be the voice of NY Agriculture.

Position Summary:

The Policy Analyst represents the New York Farm Bureau at a high level before federal or state legislative and executive branches to accomplish member goals and advance the industry by performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responds to member, leader, and/or staff member requests for information on legislative priority issues and answers member questions related to regulatory or statutory issues.

• Provides key research support and issue knowledge in assigned areas to assist with the department’s overall lobbying strategy.

• Prepares reports and fact sheets and does research as needed on state and federal legislation and regulatory issues.

• Compiles and analyzes lobby data from staff and board members for New York City, state and federal lobby reporting compliance. This position will work closely with NYFB Administrator to ensure proper compliance and submission of lobby reports.

• Writes and tracks bill memorandums and newly introduced federal or state legislation.

• Establishes and maintains working relationships with federal or state agency representatives and staff.

• Presents organizational positions consistent with policy.

• Contribute to policy-related communications including newsletters, policy briefs, and digital content.

• Visit members at their businesses across New York to learn about their issues to inform lobbying efforts.

• Participate in member education efforts on key policy topics, including at regional meetings and events.

• Assist with advisory commodity member committees and task forces on policy development and implementation to meet member needs.

• Represents NYFB at relevant meetings as requested.

• Assists in creating and providing lobby reporting training and create new ways to streamline internal collection of lobby reporting data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university

• Minimum two years of experience in government affairs, legislative work, or regulatory advocacy. Preferred additional experience in policy impacting agriculture.

• Strong knowledge of state and/or federal government and legislative processes

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to build coalitions, negotiate, and navigate complex political environments.

Work Environment:

• Travel and occasional overnights required across New York State, in Washington, D.C and to national conferences.

• Occasional evening and weekend work, especially during legislative session.

• During introductory period, the employee is required to be in office 5 days a week.

• After successful completion of introductory period, hybrid remote/office work possible, with a minimum of three days a week in the Albany office.

• Must be located within one hour driving distance of Albany.

Other Qualifications:

• Employee must have a valid Driver’s License.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, NY 12205 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, NY 12205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

To apply, visit: http://bit.ly/3GLwa0A.