Senior Policy Associate
3 weeks ago
Are you passionate about advancing policies that make a difference for children and families across the U.S.? Our client, a prominent nonprofit organization, is seeking a Policy Advocate to join their federal policy and advocacy team. This role will involve working closely with the organization’s staff and partner organizations to develop and promote legislative initiatives in Congress and collaborate with the administration to push forward key priorities.
In this role, you'll lead aspects of the federal policy agenda, engage with policymakers, and represent the organization at various events and coalitions. If you have a background in public policy, experience with policy advocacy, and a commitment to making an impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
With a competitive salary and benefits package, this role offers the chance to work on meaningful, mission-driven projects that create positive change at the federal level.
Job Description
Our client, a leading nonprofit organization, is seeking a Federal Policy Advocate to help develop and advance their legislative agenda in Congress. The role will also involve working closely with the administration and partner organizations to support federal policy initiatives that impact key constituencies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of effective policy advocacy and a passion for driving positive change through federal policy work.
Responsibilities
- Develop, promote, and lead aspects of the organization's federal policy and advocacy agenda to improve the odds for all children in the U.S.
- Assist the Director of Federal Policy and Policy Team in identifying and executing priorities and projects related to
- Propose and lead complex initiatives in policy issue areas to help develop policy recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the organization's at other mission aligned organizations and coalitions, as well as at conferences, roundtables and policy events.
- Represent the organization's in meetings with Members of Congress, committees, hearings, briefings, and other events as assigned.
- Represent the organization's views before policymakers, the press, and the public.
- Staff, brief and prepare the organization's principals, including the President/CEO and VP of Strategy and Programs for executive-level meetings, lobbying and legislative education.
- Conduct comprehensive legislative, regulatory, administrative, and legal research and analysis related to the organization's policy priorities and develop policy recommendations for both internal and external use.
- Monitor relevant activity on Capitol Hill and in the executive branch, forecast policy trends, and identify opportunities for advocacy.
- Initiate and recommend THE ORGANIZATION’s positions on legislation and organizational letters, including seeking approval.
- Write and help distribute fact sheets, talking points, blogs, reports, briefs, action alerts, and other materials related to THE ORGANIZATION’s work.
- Compile evidence of the results of policy change at the federal, state, and local level.
- Work with other THE ORGANIZATION departments, teams, and program staff to develop advocacy strategies at the intersection of policy, direct service, and community engagement.
- Represent Policy Team projects in meetings with other departments.
- Offer technical assistance on federal policy to state offices and local teams.
- Help advise, assist, and represent policy across THE ORGANIZATION departments
- Develop workshops and trainings for various audiences, including direct service and community partners.
Requirements
Education And/or Experience
- Master's degree in public policy, public administration, social work or related field, or juris doctorate, plus five years experience with policy advocacy; OR a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ year’s experience with policy advocacy in one or more of areas of interest.
- Expertise in policy analysis, writing, editing, problem-solving and public speaking.
- Attention to detail and deadline-driven timelines, and a high standard of work product.
- Relevant experience in lobbying and advocacy.
- A proven track record of working well as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lived experience with the effects of public policy concerns impacting constituencies and passion for these intersectional issues.
- Familiarity with relevant federal policy institutions, including experience working in or with legislative bodies, Congress, or federal agencies.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Competencies
- Subject matter mastery in assigned policy area and ability to forecast trends
- Strength in managing multiple, complex priorities often with competing deadlines.
- A commitment to a high standard of work-product, deadline-driven timeliness, attention to detail, and driving toward results.
- Ability to lead assigned initiatives and navigate complex dynamics toward a solution
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships with policy staff at allied organizations to advance policy goals.
- Ability to think critically and creatively in identifying problems, strategies, and solutions.
- Strong communication skills through writing, speaking, and active listening.
- Coordination of resources and tasks, delegation, negotiation, and time management.
- Self-awareness and ability to hear, reflect, and act on feedback regarding identity and equity.
- Personal Characteristics
- Orientation to and background of servant leadership
- Passion for the mission and purpose and ability to communicate this passion to others
- Ability to serve as an advocate and exemplar for the vision, values, and mission of the organization.
- Demonstrated strong relational skills
- Type of work environment associated with the job
- Indoor, office setting, limited travel
- Salary commensurate with experience. Attractive benefits package.
Additional comments
Note: This job description does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are not required
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