Senior Regulatory LeadThe Senior Regulatory Lead provides strategic leadership and oversight for regulatory support services to the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). This role is responsible for managing all aspects of rulemaking support, including project execution, regulatory analysis, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of high-quality communications and policy products.The position serves as the primary interface with Government leadership and ensures all deliverables—such as rule drafting, comment analysis, and implementation materials—are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with federal regulatory requirements.Regulatory Strategy & OversightProvide subject matter expertise on federal rulemaking and the Administrative Procedures ActOversee development and editing of regulatory documents, ensuring: Clarity and plain languageAlignment with federal and USDA style requirementsGuide development of policy recommendations and regulatory responsesPublic Comment Analysis LeadershipDirect analysis of large volumes of public comments on proposed rulesOversee identification of: Key themesHigh-risk issuesPolicy implicationsEnsure development of clear, actionable summaries to inform final rulemakingStakeholder Engagement & CoordinationServe as primary liaison to USDA NOP leadership and stakeholdersFacilitate meetings, workshops, and decision-making sessionsCoordinate cross-functional collaboration among analysts, writers, and developersCommunications & Rule ImplementationOversee development of: Rollout strategiesCommunication plansExecutive briefings and presentationsEnsure consistency of messaging across all outreach materialsRequirementsBachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Public Policy, Law, Communications, or related field10+ years of experience in:Federal regulatory environmentsProgram/project managementStrong knowledge of:Federal rulemaking processUSDA or similar agency operationsProven leadership and stakeholder management experience