Director of Government Affairs

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington Full time

Description:
**Job Title**:
Director of Government Affairs and Policy

**Department/Location**:
Public Affairs

**FLSA Status**:
Full time, Exempt

**Supervisory Role**:
Yes

**Reports to**:
Assistant Vice President of Policy and Organizing

Job Summary:
The Public Affairs Department’s Director of Government Affairs and Policy will play a crucial role in advancing the legislative goals of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW), a 501(c)(3) organization, and PPMW’s affiliated 501(c)(4) political and advocacy organization, Planned Parenthood Advocates for DC, Maryland, and NoVa (PPADMV). The Director of Government Affairs and Policy will lead strategic initiatives in government relations, policy development, and external affairs. This position oversees lobbying efforts, shapes public policy agendas, manages external relationships, supervises staff, and supports administrative functions, all aimed at promoting sexual and reproductive health care rights and access within DC, Maryland, and Virginia. In alignment with PPMW’s Organizing Manager, this role will also manage PPMW’s participation and/or attendance in jurisdiction-wide events supporting the reproductive rights space and partner organizations. At no time will the Director of Government Affairs and Policy engage in partisan political activity on behalf of PPMW, though at times the role will involve this type of activity on behalf of PPADMV.

Essential Functions:
**Lobbying (40%)**
- Develop and implement comprehensive lobbying strategies to advance legislative priorities and influence legislative and regulatory processes at the local and state levels
- Cultivate relationships with key legislators, policymakers, and government officials to advocate for policies that support sexual and reproductive health care access and rights and funding priorities
- Collaborate with Chief Finance Officer to align policy asks to support financial goals and develop innovative business initiatives
- Monitor legislative activities, identify relevant bills and draft position statements; identify opportunities for engagement and advocacy

**Public Policy (30%)**
- Analyze proposed legislation and regulations related to sexual and reproductive health care, providing strategic recommendations and guidance
- Draft policy briefs, testimony, and other advocacy materials to support our legislative and regulatory priorities
- Represent the organization in coalitions, working groups, and public forums to promote our policy agenda and priorities
- Host policy roundtables and community forums to facilitate dialogue, gather input, and build partnerships with community stakeholders

**External Affairs (10%)**
- Serve as a spokesperson for the organization, articulating its positions and priorities to the media, policymakers, and community partners
- Collaborate with communications team to develop messaging and communication strategies that support our advocacy goals and raise awareness of our work
- Participate in public speaking engagements, conferences, and events to promote our mission and initiatives
- Collaborate with the Organizing Manager to align policy and advocacy efforts with grassroots organizing efforts, including developing calls to action and mobilization strategies to engage supporters and community members in advocacy campaigns

**Staff Management (10%)**
- Hire and supervise the Public Affairs Coordinator and, when applicable, a Public Affairs intern, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
- Manage policy consultant for PPMW and PPADMV, including assigning projects and managing the consultant contract(s)
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and excellence in political efforts

**Strategic Planning (5%)**
- Oversee the administrative functions of the Government Affairs and Policy team, including budget management, grant reporting, and compliance
- Contribute to organizational strategic planning processes, aligning legislative goals and priorities with broader strategic objectives
- Collaborate with senior leadership to identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the policy landscape

**Additional Responsibilities** **(5%)**
- Ensure compliance with the activities and regulations of both the 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) arms of the organization
- Provide content to Communications and Development departments, and the Executive Office, for agency publications regarding policy work and accomplishments for reporting, grant opportunities, and other initiatives.
- Interact with vendors such as graphic designers, printers and marketing consultants.
- Keep up-to-date on federation-wide messaging and political and legislative issues as they pertain to reproductive rights nationally and locally.
- Other public affairs responsibilities, as assigned.

**Requirements**:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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