Public Policy Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Propel the mission of the Amputee Coalition through its advocacy and legislative initiatives.

• Track state and federal legislation and regulations that affect the limb loss and limb difference community.

• Deliver expert analysis on policy challenges confronting the LL/LD community.

• Engage individuals with LL/LD to guide policy development.

• Counsel organizational leadership on policy stances, legislative priorities, and public responses.

• Assist in external communication strategies and public announcements.

• Supervise the creation and implementation of the Amputee Coalition’s Policy Matrix and Legislative Agenda.

• Support the Chief Executive Officer in executing the Legislative and Advocacy Agenda.

• Lead and coordinate legislative letters of support.

• Spearhead key organizational policy initiatives and programs.

• Provide strategic direction on legislative, regulatory, and health coverage policies.

• Collaborate with internal teams to further policy objectives.

• Build and maintain relationships with other organizations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or a related field, public health, or equivalent experience.

• At least eight (8) years of pertinent experience in public policy and/or government relations.

• Preferred experience in health-related policy.

• Experience in managing government relations or public policy programs.

• Proficient in drafting organizational letters of support, analyzing and researching policies, and writing policy briefs.

• Familiarity with online tools for database management and virtual meeting presentations.

• Knowledge of software necessary for compiling information for policy analysis and communications (e.g., Quorum and Phone 2 Action).

• Understanding of limb loss and limb difference policy initiatives that affect equitable access.

• Experience working with individuals who have limb loss and/or limb difference.

• Proven experience in directly supervising staff.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible work hours.

• Paid time off.