Director, Economic Policy and Market Research

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is a dynamic and influential organization dedicated to representing dairy farmers and cooperatives across the United States. The Director of Economic Policy and Market Research is responsible for domestic market forecasting and economic analysis of government policies affecting U.S. dairy farmers, cooperatives and the industry as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Lead NMPF’s domestic dairy market analysis and insight, sharing insight and knowledge of market trends and forecasts with the U.S. dairy industry and external stakeholders.
• Provide economic analysis of government policies and their impact on U.S. dairy farmers and markets, including various risk management programs (Dairy Margin Coverage, Dairy Revenue Protection, etc.).
• Understand and forecast emerging trends on U.S. dairy farms that have the potential to impact dairy markets.
• Lead individual managing the publication of NMPF’s domestic market publications, including the U.S. Dairy Market Report and the Dairy Data Highlights.
• Develop and maintain a suite of data sources, economic models and other economic analytic and market analysis and forecasting tools, as needed to provide economic analysis and forecasting that supports the programs and policies of NMPF.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure that all economic analysis and communications that supports their responsibilities is carried out in a timely and coordinated fashion.
• Serve as project director for work with Dairy Management, Inc., (DMI) to provide market information and to conduct economic research on domestic markets for U.S.-produced dairy products.
• Cultivate relationships and work closely with relevant staff of NMPF member cooperatives, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Dairy Management, Inc., other dairy organizations and companies, government agencies, and academic economists, as needed to provide economic analysis and market outlook to support the programs and policies of NMPF.
• Deliver clear and insightful industry presentations and media interviews on dairy market conditions.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in agricultural economics, economics, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in analyzing economic policies and/or forecasting commodity markets.
• Experience with, and solid understanding of the U.S. and international agriculture, ideally focused on dairy.
• Understanding of and experience with dairy policy is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent quantitative analytic skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Versatility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring each meets, or exceeds,  quality standards
• Knowledge of the dairy industry and its key players is a plus.
• Travel for industry-related events required (20%).

• 7.5 hour work day
• Hybrid position, 2 remote days per week
• Retirement contribution with an 11% maximum contribution
• Generous vacation, sick and personal leave
• Office closure between Christmas and the New Year
• Free Parking or Metro Benefits
• Exceptional health, vision and dental
• Short-term, long-term, life and disability insurance
• On-site gym

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The National Milk Producers Federation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, or any other characteristic protected by the law.