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 ResponsibilitiesRegulatory 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Law, Communications, or related field
- Master's degree in a related field
- 10+ years experience in federal regulatory environments
- 10+ years experience in program or project management
- Strong knowledge of the federal rulemaking process and Administrative Procedures Act
- Knowledge of USDA or similar agency operations
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience
What We Do
TLN Worldwide Enterprises, Inc. (dba The Leading Niche) is a Washington, DC-based federal and commercial consulting firm that delivers machine-learning-powered data analytics, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and IT consulting. TLN supports mission-driven decision-making and process improvement for government agencies and commercial clients through data engineering, analytics, and advisory services.
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