Vice President, Federal Relations
The University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · $300k–$325k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
Vice President, Federal RelationsPosition SummaryThe Vice President, Federal Relations (VPFR) is USC’s senior federal strategist and principal representative in Washington, D.C., responsible for advancing the university’s academic, research, and institutional priorities...