About the role
Description The 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. Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Strategy & Oversight Provide subject matter expertise on federal rulemaking and the Administrative Procedures Act
Oversee development and editing of regulatory documents, ensuring:
Clarity and plain language
Alignment with federal and USDA style requirements
Guide development of
policy recommendations and regulatory responses
Public Comment Analysis Leadership
Direct analysis of large volumes of public comments on proposed rules
Oversee identification of:
Key themes
High-risk issues
Policy implications
Ensure development of clear, actionable summaries to inform final rulemaking
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
Serve as primary liaison to USDA NOP leadership and stakeholders
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and decision-making sessions
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration among analysts, writers, and developers
Communications & Rule Implementation
Oversee development of:
Rollout strategies
Communication plans
Executive briefings and presentations
Ensure consistency of messaging across all outreach materials Requirements Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Public Policy, Law, Communications, or related field 10+ years of experience in: Federal regulatory environments Program/project management Strong knowledge of: Federal rulemaking process USDA or similar agency operations Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience