Job Opportunities

Public Policy Professional

The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA) is seeking a Public Policy Professional to join its Policy & Advocacy team.  The individual will be responsible for promoting the association’s federal public policy goals.  She or he will work extensively with the association’s 275+ institutional members nationwide to educate and inform members of Congress and relevant federal agencies on issues important to publicly supported family planning providers.  The individual will work with a wide range of coalition partners to influence public health policy. 

SUMMARY
Carry out, for an assigned policy portfolio, NFPRHA’s overall policy, advocacy and regulatory goals.  Advocate and educate Congress, federal agencies, NFPRHA members, and the public regarding family planning service delivery, structure and financing, as well as a broad range of sexual and reproductive health issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a registered lobbyist.
• Develops, recommends, and implements legislative, regulatory, and policy strategies for an assigned portfolio relevant to NFPRHA membership, with a focus on protecting and expanding federal funding for family planning services and maintaining a robust, high-quality service delivery system.
• Stays abreast of developments in health care financing and service delivery and participates in professional organizations and meetings to understand and, as appropriate, incorporate new information and approaches into strategic policy work.
• Analyzes legislation and federal regulations; prepares positions and comments on the impact of legislation and regulations on family planning services and systems.
• Assists NFPRHA members on a range of federal and state policy issues.
• Represents NFPRHA in provider/professional association groups; family planning and reproductive health coalitions; and prevention coalitions.   
• Identifies opportunities to expand and leverage coalitions, allies, and stakeholders.
• Enhances NFPRHA’s presence and profile in DC and nationally.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in public health, public administration or related field required.
• Three years’ successful track record of public health, public policy, or Capitol Hill experience.  Extensive network within the public health or reproductive health coalition preferred.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
The ideal candidate will be familiar with the federal appropriations process and have an interest in health care financing, safety net systems and public health infrastructure needs.  Hill experience required; Senate policy experience strongly preferred.  Strong writing skills are a must. In addition, the candidate should have:

• Broad knowledge of family planning and public health issues
• Readiness to adjust schedule to accommodate Congressional and regulatory calendars
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical ability
• Solid problem-solving skills including identifying and recommending solutions
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
• Ability to think of creative solutions to problems; comfortable trying new tactics or strategies
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently to achieve common objectives
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work with multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others
• Good sense of humor and willingness to pitch in where needed
• Computer-literate
• Able to maintain confidentiality

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Willingness and ability to travel to meet project/program requirements.

TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@nfprha.org and specify Public Policy Professional in the subject line. No calls please.