Vice President, Government Relations

About the job
Vice President, Government Relations – Agriculture and Nutrition Policy
Monument Advocacy is seeking a Vice President, Government Relations to join our Washington, DC office. This position is central to our fast-growing Agriculture & Food Practice, supporting some of the most innovative companies and coalitions shaping policy debates around the Farm Bill, nutrition programs, appropriations, and executive branch regulation.

The title reports directly to the Agriculture & Food Practice Lead. This role is ideal for an experienced policy professional with a strong background in federal nutrition issues and relationships across the House and Senate, particularly with Democratic members and staff. Monument’s agriculture and food team works across a wide spectrum of issues, from production agriculture to food assistance, conservation, food labeling, and sustainability. Our clients range from publicly traded corporations to nonprofit coalitions – each seeking strategic guidance and substantive advocacy.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, but illustrates what you’ll be expected to accomplish day-in, day-out, in this role:

Key Responsibilities:
Advise clients on legislative, regulatory, and political developments in agriculture and nutrition policy.
Lead and support client teams with strategic insight, clear communication, and timely policy analysis.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, helping them navigate complex federal policy environments.
Represent client interests in Congressional and executive branch engagements.
Draft and edit high-quality content, including memos, policy briefs, regulatory comments, and talking points.
Monitor key developments across the Administration, Congressional committees (e.g., House Agriculture, Senate Agriculture, Appropriations, Budget) and flag strategic opportunities or threats.
Actively contributes to client meetings and calls with thoughtful updates, recommended tactics, and political context.
Supervise and mentor junior team members; support development of their policy knowledge and professional judgment.
Participate with internal teams on LDA compliance and other operational matters.
Stay current on emerging trends in nutrition and agriculture policy through professional development and industry engagement.
Support Monument’s growing food and agriculture practice, including through business development and marketing efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working on federal nutrition programs (e.g., TEFAP, SNAP, WIC, Dietary Guidelines, school meals) and broader food policy.
Strong, bipartisan Hill relationships – with a preference for candidates with significant exposure to House and Senate Democratic offices or committees.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with the federal budget and appropriations process.
Self-directed with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, including work in Congress, federal agencies, consulting, or trade associations.
Excellent written, organizational and verbal communications skills.
Proven technical computer skills, with high proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (i.e., O365, Teams, PPT, Word, Outlook etc.).
Exceptional mature project management and time management skills (i.e., you don’t need, nor want to be micromanaged).
Strong existing network and experience managing stakeholder and third-party relationships.
Ability to juggle multiple fast-paced requests from clients and practice area leads at Monument.
Strong attention to detail.
Superb discretion.

Benefits:
This role offers a base salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 with the opportunity for additional performance-based and new-business bonuses. The specific salary offered will depend on various factors, but not limited to, such as education, experience, skills, qualifications, and seniority. Compensation at Monument extends beyond base pay and is designed to be holistic and competitive.

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package aimed at enhancing well-being and supporting life outside of work. This includes:

100% Employer paid (employee only) Medical and Dental insurance, both national plans
HSA Employer contributions (if the HSA medical plan is chosen)
100% Employer paid IDI, LTD, AD&D and Life insurance
Additional Voluntary Life insurance (100% Employee paid)
401(k) Employer contributions of 3% immediate vesting
Monthly commuter stipend
Company cell phone or personal phone reimbursement
Company credit card
Unlimited PTO
15 paid federal holidays per year
Summer “half Fridays”
Generous paid parental leave
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

At Monument, we believe the most impactful ideas emerge from teams that reflect a broad range of perspectives and life experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual – regardless of background – is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. We prioritize creating an environment where all voices are heard and supported.

Monument is committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with your full name and a brief description of the assistance you are requesting. Accommodation requests are evaluated individually to ensure we meet each applicant’s specific needs.

Interested candidates should click the apply link. Candidates we are interested in will receive a follow up email requesting a comprehensive resume, at least two references, and at least two writing samples.

Monument is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on Monument, our team members, and our clients, please visit http://www.monumentadvocacy.com/.