The Director of Federal Agency Relations represents and advances the University’s interests with federal agencies in support of policy and funding that contribute to the fulfillment of the land-grant mission of education, research, and service
Job Summary
The Director of Federal Agency Relations represents and advances the University’s interests with federal agencies in support of policy and funding that contribute to the fulfillment of the land-grant mission of education, research, and service.
As part of Penn State’s Washington, D.C. presence, the Director develops and implements strategies to increase federal research funding, strengthen institutional visibility, and position the University as a key partner in research and innovation, benefiting national research priorities.
This position works closely with Office of Senior Vice President for Research, research deans, and faculty to identify strategic priorities and facilitate engagement with agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Departments of Agriculture (USDA), Defense (DoD), Energy (DOE), Health and Human Services (HHS), Transportation (DOT), and other mission-relevant offices.
Matching Summary
The Director of Federal Agency Relations represents and advances the University’s interests with federal agencies in support of policy and funding that contribute to the fulfillment of the land-grant mission of education, research, and service.