Director, Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Report to the Senior Director of Policy.

• Lead initiatives in policy and advocacy to enhance access to federal charter school funding and boost federal support for charter schools.

• Act as the primary organizational representative on federal policy issues.

• Oversee regulatory engagement, including monitoring and analyzing regulatory proposals that impact charter schools.

• Craft stakeholder-informed comments representing the charter school community.

• Create, manage, and present materials related to the legislative and regulatory agenda.

• Design high-quality programming for the National Charter Schools Conference and other stakeholder gatherings.

• Formulate and promote a federal regulatory agenda across various agencies, including the U.S. Departments of Education, Labor, Agriculture, and Treasury.

• Conduct innovative, comprehensive, and insightful policy analysis and development.

• Assist in fostering relationships and managing interactions with key policy partners and Administration officials.

• Gather input and encourage consensus on policy objectives within the charter school community.

• Create and maintain policy materials and talking points.

• Prepare the Government Relations team to promote organizational objectives.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with federal charter school policy stakeholders.

• Attend and provide reports on seminars and briefings regarding charter schools, school choice, and education reform.

• Aid in developing and expanding partnerships.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong commitment to education reform, the charter school movement, and the mission of the National Alliance.

• Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree is preferable for candidates.

• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience.

• Capability to meet time-sensitive deadlines and efficiently manage multiple responsibilities.

• Exceptional writing, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

• Detail-oriented and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

• Proficient in setting priorities, creating work schedules, monitoring progress towards goals, and tracking team and project details and data.

• A team player with an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with others, establish goals, resolve issues, and make decisions that improve organizational effectiveness.

• Experience in cultivating partnerships with local leaders and organizations aligned with the organization's mission.

• Familiarity and comfort with Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with Excel and managing a database system.

• Ideally located in the Washington, D.C. area.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees.

• 50% coverage for spouses and dependents.

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) covering 100% of in-network medical deductibles.

• 403(b) retirement account with a match of up to 6% after 90 days of employment.

• Automatic life insurance coverage.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.

• 25 PTO days annually.

• Every federal holiday off.

• One week off at year-end.

• Monthly reimbursement for internet and cellular service.

• $500 home office setup stipend within the first 90 days.