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The Global Public Policy Analyst supports the development and advancement of PepsiCo’s global agriculture and food systems public policy agenda through rigorous analysis, insight generation, and policy‑focused research. The role sits within the Global Public Policy team and works in close collaboration with senior agriculture and environmental policy leads, the Global Agriculture Office, Sustainability, Supply Chain / Procurement, and market PPGA teams.
The role combines agriculture and food systems policy development with strong analytical and data capabilities, supporting the assessment of regulatory and legislative developments, policy risks and opportunities, and potential business impacts across agricultural supply chains. The analyst is responsible for translating complex policy, regulatory, and external data into clear, decision‑ready insights that inform advocacy strategies, policy positioning, and internal decision‑making. The role contributes to evidence‑based policy development by integrating data, research, and market intelligence into high‑quality policy analysis and executive‑facing materials.
Responsibilities
Agriculture & Food Systems Policy Support
- Support development of global agriculture and food systems policy positions aligned with PepsiCo’s business, sourcing, and sustainability priorities.
- Conduct research and analysis on agriculture-relevant regulatory, legislative, and political developments, including climate-, environmental-, and trade-adjacent issues affecting agricultural supply chains.
- Translate complex policy developments into clear implications, risks, and options for internal stakeholders.
- Support drafting of policy briefs, position papers, talking points, and executive-ready materials.
Analytics, Insights & Research
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess policy risks, opportunities, and potential business impacts related to agriculture and food systems.
- Analyze internal and external data sets (e.g., sourcing data, sustainability metrics, policy proposals, academic and NGO research) to generate insights that inform policy and advocacy strategies.
- Support development of scenarios, comparative analyses, and evidence bases used in policy positioning.
- Conduct peer and benchmarking analysis across agriculture and food policy issues.
Data, Visualization & Reporting
- Translate analytical findings into clear visuals, charts, and summary presentations for senior leadership and cross-functional audiences.
- Support recurring and ad hoc agriculture-related policy analysis and reporting needs using strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Collaborate with sustainability and data teams, as appropriate, to ensure analytical consistency and alignment across agriculture-related workstreams.
Cross-Functional & External Engagement Support
- Work closely with internal partners (Global Agriculture Office, Sustainability, Legal, Procurement, R&D, Strategy, and PPGA market teams) to support aligned policy development.
- Support engagement with external stakeholders—including NGOs, trade associations, academics, and policy experts—through background research and analytical preparation.
- Assist senior policy leads with meeting preparation, follow-ups, and coordination across multiple workstreams.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,700 - $135,100.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, agriculture, economics, environmental studies, international relations, analytics, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in public policy, sustainability, agriculture, analytics, consulting, government affairs, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to inform policy or strategic decisions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to translate analysis into clear, compelling materials.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Demonstrated interest in agriculture systems, supply chains, and food policy, and willingness to develop subject-matter expertise over time.
- Experience working with agriculture, sustainability, or ESG-related data.
- Familiarity with legislative or regulatory processes related to agriculture, environment, or food systems.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or basic SQL.
- Exposure to global or multi-market policy environments.
- Experience working cross-functionally across complex organizations.
EEO Statement
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
INTRODUCTION
The Global Public Policy Analyst supports the development and advancement of PepsiCo’s global agriculture and food systems public policy agenda through rigorous analysis, insight generation, and policy‑focused research. The role sits within the Global Public Policy team and works in close collaboration with senior agriculture and environmental policy leads, the Global Agriculture Office, Sustainability, Supply Chain / Procurement, and market PPGA teams.
The role combines agriculture and food systems policy development with strong analytical and data capabilities, supporting the assessment of regulatory and legislative developments, policy risks and opportunities, and potential business impacts across agricultural supply chains. The analyst is responsible for translating complex policy, regulatory, and external data into clear, decision‑ready insights that inform advocacy strategies, policy positioning, and internal decision‑making. The role contributes to evidence‑based policy development by integrating data, research, and market intelligence into high‑quality policy analysis and executive‑facing materials.
Responsibilities
Agriculture & Food Systems Policy Support
- Support development of global agriculture and food systems policy positions aligned with PepsiCo’s business, sourcing, and sustainability priorities.
- Conduct research and analysis on agriculture-relevant regulatory, legislative, and political developments, including climate-, environmental-, and trade-adjacent issues affecting agricultural supply chains.
- Translate complex policy developments into clear implications, risks, and options for internal stakeholders.
- Support drafting of policy briefs, position papers, talking points, and executive-ready materials.
Analytics, Insights & Research
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess policy risks, opportunities, and potential business impacts related to agriculture and food systems.
- Analyze internal and external data sets (e.g., sourcing data, sustainability metrics, policy proposals, academic and NGO research) to generate insights that inform policy and advocacy strategies.
- Support development of scenarios, comparative analyses, and evidence bases used in policy positioning.
- Conduct peer and benchmarking analysis across agriculture and food policy issues.
Data, Visualization & Reporting
- Translate analytical findings into clear visuals, charts, and summary presentations for senior leadership and cross-functional audiences.
- Support recurring and ad hoc agriculture-related policy analysis and reporting needs using strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Collaborate with sustainability and data teams, as appropriate, to ensure analytical consistency and alignment across agriculture-related workstreams.
Cross-Functional & External Engagement Support
- Work closely with internal partners (Global Agriculture Office, Sustainability, Legal, Procurement, R&D, Strategy, and PPGA market teams) to support aligned policy development.
- Support engagement with external stakeholders—including NGOs, trade associations, academics, and policy experts—through background research and analytical preparation.
- Assist senior policy leads with meeting preparation, follow-ups, and coordination across multiple workstreams.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,700 - $135,100.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, agriculture, economics, environmental studies, international relations, analytics, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in public policy, sustainability, agriculture, analytics, consulting, government affairs, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to inform policy or strategic decisions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to translate analysis into clear, compelling materials.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Demonstrated interest in agriculture systems, supply chains, and food policy, and willingness to develop subject-matter expertise over time.
- Experience working with agriculture, sustainability, or ESG-related data.
- Familiarity with legislative or regulatory processes related to agriculture, environment, or food systems.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or basic SQL.
- Exposure to global or multi-market policy environments.
- Experience working cross-functionally across complex organizations.
EEO Statement
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Policy Analyst
Align your degree to the role description
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly relates to the analyst role. A public policy or economics degree ties cleanly to most positions, but a general business degree may trigger an RFE unless the job posting explicitly requires it.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate for your location and occupation. Check the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for policy analysts before you discuss compensation so you know the floor.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, affiliated nonprofits, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. Policy analyst roles at these institutions let you bypass the lottery entirely, which matters if you're already approaching the end of your authorized stay.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by policy analyst roles at employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you apply only to organizations that have already committed to sponsoring this occupation.
Clarify visa support before the final interview round
Some think tanks and advocacy organizations have sponsored H-1B workers before but lack in-house immigration counsel. Ask HR whether they use outside immigration attorneys and confirm they understand the LCA filing must precede your I-129 petition submission to USCIS.
Use O*NET to document your specialty occupation case
The O*NET profile for policy analysts lists the typical education, tasks, and knowledge domains USCIS references when evaluating specialty occupation status. Reference this profile when preparing documentation that connects your degree to the specific duties in your offer letter.
H-1B Visa Policy Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Policy Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as public policy, political science, economics, or a directly related discipline. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is standard across the industry for that role, not just an employer preference. Vague postings that accept any bachelor's degree can draw RFEs, so the job description wording matters.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Policy Analyst positions?
Federal contractors, consulting firms, think tanks, universities, and large NGOs are the most consistent sponsors for policy analyst roles. Government agencies themselves generally cannot sponsor H-1B petitions directly, but contractors working on federal projects regularly do. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate, filtered by role and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my policy analyst contract ends before the petition expires?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment, during which you can transfer to a new H-1B sponsor, change status to another visa category, or prepare to depart. The grace period is triggered once per authorized validity period. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the 60 days elapse to maintain lawful status.
Can a nonprofit think tank or advocacy organization sponsor an H-1B for a Policy Analyst?
Yes, and if the organization qualifies as a nonprofit affiliated with a university or government research institution, it may be cap-exempt, meaning it can file year-round without going through the lottery. Standard nonprofits that don't meet the cap-exempt criteria are still eligible sponsors but must participate in the annual H-1B registration process in March.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Policy Analyst job offers?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation code, experience level, and work location. Prevailing wages for policy analysts vary significantly by geography and seniority tier. You can verify the applicable rate using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm your employer's proposed salary meets the legal threshold.