Director Of Federal Agency Relations

Penn State Golf Courses

University Park, USA
$109,300.00 - $164,000.00 py
On-site
Federal agency relations
Research funding advocacy
Strategic engagement
The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Director of Federal Agency Relations to represent and advance the university's interests with federal agencies, focusing on securing research funding and enhancing institutional visibility. The role requires strong advocacy and relationship-building skills, with a preference for candidates experienced in federal relations related to research

Job Summary

  • The Director of Federal Agency Relations represents and advances the University’s interests with federal agencies to increase federal research funding and strengthen institutional visibility.
  • Key responsibilities include building relationships with federal officials, advocating for research priorities, and providing strategic analyses of agency directions.
  • The role requires close collaboration with university leadership, faculty, and research offices to align federal opportunities with institutional priorities.

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The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Director of Federal Agency Relations to represent and advance the university's interests with federal agencies, focusing on securing research funding and enhancing institutional visibility. The role requires strong advocacy and relationship-building skills, with a preference for candidates experienced in federal relations related to research.

Salary

$109,300.00 - $164,000.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • federal agency relations
  • research funding advocacy
  • strategic engagement
  • policy analysis
  • stakeholder relationship building

Nice-to-have

  • institutional visibility
  • national research priorities
  • diverse stakeholder collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years of experience
  • Proven success in securing federal funding
  • Understanding of federal R&D ecosystem
  • Ability to translate complex concepts

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