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External Affairs Manager, Communications and Advocacy
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Seattle Children's External Affairs team champions hope, cures, and care for children in the Pacific Northwest through engagement with policymakers, communities, and decisionmakers across the Washington, Montana, Alaska, and Idaho (WAMI) region. The External Affairs Manager for Communications and Advocacy is responsible for visioning, leading, and driving advocacy, communications, and coalition strategic engagement across External Affairs. The Manager is a deft communicator, with a strong understanding of advocacy and communications tools to support strategic and innovative communications methods. They are passionate about leading key strategic initiatives, crafting compelling communication, and driven to enhance, build, and create the best-in-class communications and advocacy strategy.
Requires extensive travel throughout the Puget Sound region, and attendance at after-hours work events and occasional weekend travel and events. Occasional travel throughout WA state and the broader WAMI region. In-office work is expected to be a routine component of the work.
**Required Education and Experience**
Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least seven (7) years experience within an agency, large healthcare system, or large non-profit organization.
Experience managing vendors and contracts.
Experience planning, implementing, and managing complex programs and projects.
Experience with budget management.
Experience strategizing and implementing improvements in processes and organization.
Experience communicating complex results and outcomes to a wide range of stakeholders.
A self-starter who can work with minimal oversight.
An excellent communicator, with experience communicating with senior level decisionmakers and diverse communities.
Superb writing skills.
**Required Credentials**
N/A.
**Essential Functions**
+ Serve as logistical point for all external-focused on-site events, such as hosting legislators, policy roundtables, openings, etc.
+ Lead without authority within and across teams to lead and deliver results on complex projects.
+ Build and maintain cooperative relationships with key stakeholders across the enterprise, other partner institutions, and throughout the community.
+ In collaboration with leadership, build out an external strategic engagement plan, including- but not limited to alignment between government affairs priorities and community health needs assessment; prioritization of coalition engagement; priority of engagement of underrepresented communities.
+ Participate and serve as a representative on task forces, committees, coalitions, councils, and forums that inform about External Affairs priorities.
+ Track media coverage on key relevant issues and develop tools for internally and externally disseminating relevant information.
+ Develop, maintain, and improve EA internal and external web presence, including social media.
+ Provide leadership through the development, coordination, implementation, and articulation of Seattle Children's health policy community health advocacy priorities.
+ Act as an enterprise/community liaison through regular accountable contact (one-on-one meetings and regularly scheduled external meetings or events) with neighbors, community stakeholders, non-profit organizations, and assigned groups.
+ In collaboration with team leadership, develop, stand-up, and maintain an on-going advocacy strategy.
+ Carefully document, organize, and develop tools for managing external contacts.
+ Develop talking points, one pagers and other key messaging material to effectively convey our messaging to an array of advocacy voices.
+ Other related duties as assigned.
**Compensation Range**
$104,797.00 - $157,195.00 per year
**Salary Information**
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
**Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants**
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors **.**
**Benefits Information**
Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website .
**About Us**
**Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's - to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE**
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children's has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation's very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
**Our Commitment**
Seattle Children's welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
Policy & Advocacy Associate
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The Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) envisions a just and joyful future where all Minnesotans, regardless of background, have the power to shape decisions that affect us and can live with dignity in thriving and caring communities. CAAL is a network of Asian American leaders whose mission is to harness our collective power across ethnicities, age groups, and sectors to improve the lives of communities by connecting, learning, and acting together. We believe our democracy thrives when all communities are visible, included, and fully engaged in key systemic decisions that impact our lives. We embrace the diversity of our community and believe that if we can work together, moving beyond silos, we help ensure a more prosperous future for all Minnesotans.
We seek a Policy and Advocacy Associate who will organize community leaders, advocating for policy changes at the local, state, and federal level of government and actively work to build cross-sector cross generational, and cross-racial partnerships.
Responsibilities:
- Develop policy initiatives, engage, and organize stakeholders, and advocate for CAAL’s policy priorities in education, economics, immigration, combating hate/anti-Asian hate, community safety, voter engagement, and other issue campaign initiatives as necessary.
- Organize events like the Day at the Capitol, support other Days at the Capitol, and press conferences for legislative priorities.
- Support the development of all policy and lobbying strategies, incorporating best practices in anticipation of fast-paced changes in the political, electoral, and public policy environment.
- Advocate for CAAL’s position on pending legislation at the State Legislature through lobbying, written, and verbal testimony.
- Engage with policymakers at the U.S. and State Capitol and be present at the legislature.
- Work with units of government, such as the state, county, city, and school boards.
- Develop relationships and organize CAAL’s network leaders, local coalitions, and community partners.
- Prepare, review, and edit research memos, briefs, reports, projects, and presentations in a variety of formats to engage a diverse range of constituents.
- Support the Policy and Advocacy Team to build social media presence as thought leaders and policy experts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Master’s or professional degree in public policy, public administration, advocacy and political leadership, or related field.
- Minimum of three years of policy or legislative experience
- Minimum of three years organizing experience on political or issue campaigns
- Represent CAAL’s perspective and position in policy-making spaces.
- Confidence in writing, reading, and summarizing policy research, community engagement feedback, and CAAL’s position.
- Experience in at least one of the following areas: education, economics, immigration, anti-Asian hate/combating hate, community safety and/or other policy issues impacting Asian Americans.
- Willingness and availability to work on evenings and weekends when community is available with ability to travel, including occasional overnight, and multi-day travel.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation, and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrates experience navigating a multi-partisan and highly political government system with emphasis on the Minnesota legislative process.
- Demonstrates experience navigating a multi-partisan and highly political government system with emphasis on the Minnesota Legislative process
- Strong communication skills, with emphasis on written communication.
- Proficiency with office technology and information systems, including Microsoft Excel, Word, with an ability to and willingness to learn new software tools
- Willingness and availability during heavy periods of work at the Minnesota Legislature, which will require evenings and some weekend commitments.
- Access to reliable daily transportation to the State Capitol, other local units of government, and a variety of meetings in the Metro Area.
- This position may require some state-wide and national travel.
Salary and Benefits:
This is an exempt position with a salary range starting at $50,000. CAAL offers all employees full health, vision, and dental coverage, workers comp, long term disability, basic life insurance, a 401K retirement plan, 10 days of holiday, and generous paid time off.
To Apply:
Please email your resume to Please include “Policy and Advocacy Associate” in the subject line.
CAAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our rich diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Senior Communications Manager - Policy Advocacy
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Responsibilities include: developing and implementing integrated communication plans for key policy initiatives; crafting press releases, speeches, op-eds, and other advocacy materials; managing media relations, including pitching stories and responding to media inquiries; overseeing digital communication channels, including social media and website content; advising senior leadership on communication strategies and messaging; and building relationships with journalists, policymakers, and other key influencers. You will also be responsible for monitoring media coverage and public opinion, and adapting communication strategies accordingly. Crisis communication planning and execution will also be a component of this role. The Senior Communications Manager will manage a small team of communications professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content and effective outreach. A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred. A minimum of 8 years of experience in communications, public relations, or advocacy, with a significant focus on policy-related issues, is essential. Experience working in Washington D.C. within the political or non-profit sector is highly desirable. Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills are mandatory. Strong strategic thinking, project management, and interpersonal skills are also required. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to impactful policy change.
Director of Policy, Advocacy, & Public Affairs
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CA Assn. for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) The Director of Policy, Advocacy & Public Affairs serves as the association’s primary staff person responsible for policy development, state and federal legislative and regulatory affairs, grassroots advocacy, political action, public affairs and political and strategic communication. The individual reports to the CAHSAH President, is the staff liaison to the Policy & Public Affairs Committee and the Hospice Committee, and supervises the Legislative Specialist. Qualifications: Duties, Responsibilities, and Authorities: 1. Policy (60%) Responsible for identifying and managing all state and federal legislative and regulatory issues impacting home care including those related to employment, home health care, private duty care, hospice care, and other issues. 2. Communications (20%) Manages overall internal and external communications including the website, annual report, monthly Bulletin and Weekly News Update. Works with the President to ensure appropriate response to media inquiries. Also responsible for securing and managing sponsorships and advertising for web and print communication vehicles. 3. Committee Work and Department Management (10%) Manages Policy Department staff and serves as primary staff contact and liaison for Policy, Advocacy & Public Affairs Committee, Hospice Committee and other internal organizations as assigned. 4. Effective Relationships (10%) Develops, maintains and enhances effective relationships with state and federal legislators, legislative staff, administration officials, other policy makers, associations, organizations and advocacy groups. Also builds and maintains effective relationships with CAHSAH volunteer leadership, membership, and staff colleagues. Summit resume & cover letter to Salary based on Experience, Health, Dental, Life & 401k Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr
Upstream P&GA Policy & Advocacy Advisor
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At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why ( and how we can work **together** .
**About Houston**
ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.
By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company's ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.
The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.
The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world's top academic, research, and corporate facilities.
Learn more about what we do in Houston here ( role you will play in our team**
We are looking for a creative thinker with an eye for detail and a passion for teamwork and collaboration. Ideal candidates are professional with excellent organizational skills and a track record for delivering results to support multiple projects in a rapidly evolving environment.
In our Upstream P&GA team, you will:
+ Promote ExxonMobil's leading performance and advantaged portfolio in the Upstream business.
+ Track and manage public policy issues of consequence for ExxonMobil's Upstream business.
+ Assist the Upstream business in developing and implementing integrated advocacy and communication strategies to promote business goals and objectives within the communities where we operate.
+ Provide strategic advice; identify and capture business opportunities.
+ Work to effectively tell the ExxonMobil story using human, persuasive, modern, and frequent communications both internally and externally.
+ This role is based in Spring, TX.
**What you will do**
+ Provide strategic counsel to business-line leaders, including briefing and preparing executives for government meetings, community interface or media interviews
+ Anticipate, develop, and implement strong advocacy plans and messages with a sense of urgency.
+ Collaborate with team members to ensure positive engagement with external stakeholders
+ Calibrate priorities of the business objectives to the rest of the P&GA team and vice versa, with a focus on general interest in creating overall Corp value.
+ Foster cross-P&GA collaboration to fully leverage organization's capabilities.
+ Be prepared to effectively support the business in a crisis.
+ Represent ExxonMobil at external meetings and engagements.
**About you**
**Skills and Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in public relations, government relations, advocacy, or a similar role
+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships
+ Influential communicator, capable of persuading and guiding without direct authority
+ Quick comprehension and articulation of complex topics
+ Keen interest and understanding of matters pertaining to energy, economics, the environment, corporate responsibility, and government affairs
+ Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
+ Strong writing and editing skills with experience in AP style writing
+ Willingness to change roles to, develop a broad understanding of ExxonMobil's key business lines, and the different functions within P&GA
+ A proactive, collaborative mindset, and familiarity with the dynamics of a vast, global enterprise
**Your benefits**
**An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.**
**We offer you:**
+ Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life
+ Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
+ Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as "Flex your Day", providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
+ Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
+ Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you
+ Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you
More information on our Company's benefits can be found at .
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
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Head of Public Affairs (Policy & Advocacy) (Washington)
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Washington, D.C.
Our mission is to catalyze innovations that solve global problems and improve the lives of the worlds poorest people. We do this by incubating products, advocating for important causes, engaging with global organizations, and managing venture investments.
Gates Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The Team:
At Gates Ventures, our work supports Bill Gatess contributions to the world of global health, energy innovation, science, education, technology, and philanthropy. We are a small, collaborative organization and support each other across levels, teams, and workstreams.
About the Role :
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to serve as theHead of Public Affairs for our organization. This senior role will oversee and drive impactful policy/advocacy efforts across key global initiatives spearheaded by Bill Gates.
The position will build and manage a small (i.e., less than six members), high-performing team responsible for advancing our work in energy innovation to tackle climate change ,cure Alzheimers disease ,improve the US healthcare systems , and advanceArtificial Intelligence/technology . This role will engage with global policymakers, heads of state, and thought leaders to shape markets, influence public policy and drive global change.
In this capacity, you will act as a senior strategic advisor and partner to Bill Gates and senior leadership, shaping strategies that align with the organizations mission and objectives, while fostering relationships with key stakeholders across the globe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Policy & Advocacy Leadership :
- Lead the development and execution of policy recommendations and strategies across key initiatives in energy innovation, Alzheimers disease, healthcare reform, and AI/technology, ensuring they align with the broader organizational goals and vision.
- Drive impactful, data-driven policy and advocacy strategies that raise awareness, influence public opinion, and advance policy change on critical issues.
- Oversee advocacy/policy efforts, ensuring consistent messaging and positioning across diverse channels and external platforms. Lead proactive and reactive engagement with key elected officials and policy makers around the world.
- Global Policy & Advocacy Engagement :
- Lead the organizations global engagement with policymakers, international institutions, and other stakeholders, advancing our mission to drive systemic change on global issues such as climate change, healthcare reform, and the responsible development of technology.
- Act as the primary point of contact for policymakers and influential stakeholders, providing expert counsel and guidance on public affairs strategies.
- Represent the organization at high-level public events, conferences, and policy discussions.
- Partner closely with communications team to ensure the organization responds effectively and strategically to emerging issues and challenges related to policy and government relations.
- Foster a culture of high performance, innovation, and collaboration across our global network, including the Gates Foundation, Breakthrough Energy and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Microsoft, TerraPower, Alzheimers Data and Diagnostics Initiative, and other affiliated organizations and partners.
- Mentor and develop the next generation of advocacy/policy/government relations leaders, ensuring the teams capabilities evolve with changing global trends and organizational priorities.
- Oversee recruitment, talent development, and performance management within the public affairs teams.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration :
- Partner with other senior leaders across disciplines, program teams, policy experts, and advocacy partners to ensure integrated approaches across the organization.
- Leverage insights and data to refine advocacy/policy strategies and drive measurable outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Experience :
- At least 15+ years of experience in government relations/public affairs roles, with a proven track record of leading global strategies and high-profile advocacy efforts.
- Significant experience in policy advocacy and public affairs, in one or more of the sectors of energy and climate change, healthcare systems, technology, and social impact.
- Experience leading policy and advocacy for a major global organization.
- A demonstrated ability to lead teams through complex, high-stakes challenges and drive long-term strategic goals.
- Skills :
- Strong executive leadership, with experience advising senior leadership and stakeholders on strategic policy and advocacy matters .
- Expertise ingovernment relations , with a deep network and a proven ability to negotiate and position complex issues.
- Skilled incrisis management , with experience handling high-pressure situations and maintaining strategic oversight.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive plans, messages and compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive change.
- Education :
- Graduate degree in political science, international relations, or related field.
- Deep understanding of global policy and advocacy landscapes, particularly related to the organizations focus areas.
- Strategic Vision : A strong ability to develop and implement policy and advocacy strategies that anticipate future challenges and opportunities in the government relations and public affairs space.
- Political and Social Acumen : In-depth knowledge of global political dynamics, with a keen understanding of how to influence policy and public opinion in the areas of energy, healthcare, and technology innovation.
- Leadership Excellence : Ability to inspire and manage a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative and Relationship-Oriented : Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and building relationships with global stakeholders, policymakers, and influencers.
- Results-Oriented : Focused on driving measurable impact through government relations and public affairs efforts, with a strong track record of success in achieving policy and advocacy goals.
Why Join Us:
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping global policies on critical issues such as energy innovation, healthcare reform, and technological advancement. As the Head of Public Affairs, you will be at the forefront of influencing policy and advancing advocacy efforts in support of Bill Gatess mission for systemic global change. Leading a talented team and engaging with policymakers, advocacy organizations, and global leaders, you will have the chance to drive lasting impact on some of the worlds most urgent challenges.
If you are a mission-driven leader with a passion for policy, advocacy and communications, we encourage you to apply.
The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $350,000. Starting salary offers will vary depending on a number of factors, including education, experience, and qualifications. Gates Ventures offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and a 401(k) program with employer match. Our benefits also include generous paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
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#J-18808-LjbffrManaging Director Of Policy, Advocacy & Collective Impact (Denver)
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The Sims-Fayola Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the life outcomes of boys and young men of color. Through direct programming, systems-change initiatives, and community partnerships, we address the educational, social, and institutional barriers that impact their success.
Our work is guided by Vision 2030 , a bold strategic plan to transform lived experience into systemic equity across education, workforce, justice, and mental health. By combining youth development, policy advocacy, and collective impact, we provide proof points that influence public will and drive lasting change.
At Sims-Fayola, we believe in the brilliance of boys and young men of color and are dedicated to building the pathways, policies, and partnerships that ensure they thrive.
Position Overview
The Managing Director of Policy, Advocacy & Collective Impact serves as the senior-most leader of the Sims-Fayola Policy & Advocacy Institute (SFPIA), the policy and systems-change division of the Sims-Fayola Foundation. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is responsible for translating field-level insights from MBK Denver, the MECF, and community stakeholders into statewide policy influence, strategic advocacy campaigns, and cross-sector partnerships that advance Vision 2030.
As a division head, the Managing Director oversees two major statewide initiativesMBK Denver and the Male Educators of Color Fellowshipby managing their respective program managers and ensuring their work is strategically aligned to SFPIAs goals. The Managing Director also serves as the primary facilitator of the Policy Council and is the lead representative of SFPIA to legislators, policy coalitions, funders, and other high-level stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. Division Leadership & Strategy
Lead and manage SFPIA as a distinct division of the Sims-Fayola Foundation, ensuring full alignment with Vision 2030 goals for systemic equity.
Supervise the MBK Denver Manager and MECF Manager, providing strategic direction, oversight, and accountability for their initiatives.
Oversee implementation of the MBK Denver Local Action Plan and the MECFs statewide educator pipeline strategy.
Serve as the primary organizational spokesperson for SFPIA policy priorities in legislative, coalition, and funder settings.
Translate direct-service insights into policy briefs, legislative testimony, and targeted advocacy campaigns.
Develop and implement SFPIAs annual policy agenda in collaboration with the Policy Council, MBK Denver, MECF, and the CEO.
Maintain and grow relationships with legislators, education agencies, advocacy coalitions, and system leaders.
Monitor state and national legislative landscapes to identify and act on opportunities for influence.
3. Collective Impact & External Partnerships
Build and manage strategic partnerships across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to advance systems-change goals.
Oversee work with Brigham & Associates (evaluation and shared measurement), Gia LLC (policy coaching and facilitation), and Akira Media (strategic communications).
Represent SFPIA in statewide coalitions, policy convenings, and public forums to expand influence and visibility.
Cultivate relationships with funders to support SFPIAs policy and advocacy work.
4. Oversight of Advisory Bodies
Facilitate and direct the work of the Policy Council, ensuring community-rooted priorities are embedded into advocacy strategies.
Support MBK Denver and MECF Managers in their co-leadership of the Fayola Student Advisory Council (FSAC), ensuring youth-led recommendations inform SFPIAs policy agenda.
Ensure alignment between FSAC, Policy Council, and other stakeholder groups to maintain a cohesive advocacy strategy.
Partner with Brigham & Associates to ensure SFPIAs work is data-driven, rigorously evaluated, and continuously improved.
Use shared measurement systems to track Vision 2030 progress and report results to internal and external audiences.
Integrate evaluation findings into legislative engagement, public messaging, and coalition strategies.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree required; Masters in Public Policy, Education Leadership, Political Science, or related field preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 7 years in policy advocacy, systems-change leadership, or public affairs.
Demonstrated success in legislative engagement and coalition-building.
Experience supervising managers or multi-program teams.
Track record of advancing equity-centered policy and working with underrepresented communities, especially boys and young men of color.
Skills:
Strategic thinking and ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and media engagement.
Data literacy and ability to apply evaluation findings to strategy.
Political acumen and ability to navigate bipartisan engagement.
Equity-Driven Leadership Centers community voice and lived experience in all decision-making.
Strategic Connector Brings together diverse partners to achieve shared outcomes.
Policy Fluency Understands legislative processes and can translate field insights into policy change.
Adaptive Leader Responds effectively to emerging opportunities and challenges in dynamic political contexts.
Role-Specific KPIs
The Managing Director of Policy, Advocacy & Collective Impact will be evaluated annually on the following division-wide performance measures:
1.MBK Denver Implementation Conduct quarterly milestone reviews with the MBK Denver Manager and develop action plans for any Local Action Plan milestones at risk; ensure annual activation targets are met or exceeded.
2.Policy Influence Ensure 100% on-time delivery of policy briefs and legislative testimonies in alignment with legislative calendars; meet or exceed annual output targets.
3.MECF Impact Provide bi-annual strategic coaching to the MECF Manager to align fellowship activities with SFPIAs policy agenda; ensure retention and site expansion targets are achieved.
4.Youth Voice in Advocacy Ensure FSAC insights are integrated into at least 80% of Policy Council agenda items; support the development of FSAC-led or co-authored policy products to meet annual targets.
5.Replication Readiness Lead creation and dissemination of replication toolkits and peer learning circles; secure at least one replication-ready partnership by FY28.
6.Cross-Sector & Partner Engagement Conduct quarterly progress reviews with Brigham & Associates, Gia LLC, and Akira Media; build or maintain 58 active legislative or coalition partnerships annually.
7.Leadership & Management Conduct bi-annual performance reviews for MBK Denver and MECF Managers; maintain a 90%+ on-time deliverables completion rate and achieve 80%+ team satisfaction.
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- Employment type Full-time
- Industries Non-profit Organizations
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+ **Department:** Ascension Data Science Institute
+ **Schedule:** Full time
+ **Location:** Remote
+ **Salary:** $82,825.00 - $115,453.00 per year
**Benefits**
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer._
**Responsibilities**
The **Ascension Data Sciences Institute (ADSI)** was created in July 2019 with the mission of supporting Ascension in achieving its Quadruple Aim with uniquely skilled, high-performing associates who develop analyses, models and applications to enable Ascension in providing higher value healthcare and making strategic decisions. ADSI comprises domains addressing 1) Clinical quality and patient safety; 2) Strategic Operations and Financial Analytics; 3) Actuarial and Managed Care Analytics; 4) Registry Abstraction Healthcare Solutions; and 5) Healthcare Data Intelligence. We recognize that the healthcare environment is a complex ecosystem of rapidly evolving clinical and economic practices that affect patient and provider experience and demands increasingly sophisticated and complex measurement. Our objective is for advanced analytics and data science to play a critical and foundational role in the transformation of care delivery, quality, and financial outcomes to enable our organization's competitive advantage.
In this highly visible role, you will contribute to the development of analytics to support Ascension's Advocacy department through data-driven insights and advisory for critical federal and state legislation impacting healthcare delivery and access. Example subject areas may include: site neutral payment reform, fiscal policy proposals, and annual regulatory updates to public insurance programs.
The senior analyst will be responsible for:
+ Evaluating volume and financial impacts to the health system related to proposed policies and/or policy changes.
+ Supporting stakeholders with advanced analyses and consulting, with a focus on policy implications related to healthcare services access and reimbursement across Ascension sites of care.
+ Serving as key resource/SME in collection and analysis of data from multiple sources for the development of reports, including querying relational databases, performing complex analyses, and contextualizing data across billing, clinical, and claims data repositories and external datasets.
+ Interpreting outliers, patterns, and trends, and compiling recommendations in ad hoc and standard reports/presentations to senior management.
+ Developing innovative methodologies for analyzing complex problems, and designing streamlined reporting for best-in-class data analytics and advisory.
+ Providing leadership, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff on how to access reports and interpret the data.
+ Making recommendations for continuous improvement for all data, reports, presentations, and other shared materials.
+ Overseeing the provision of ad hoc management reports, including design, build, and delivery.
**Requirements**
Education:
+ High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.
Work Experience:
+ 3 years of experience preferred.
**Additional Preferences**
+ 3 years of experience (or applicable education) preferred.
+ Master's degree or higher in public policy, healthcare administration, healthcare economics or public health preferred
+ Experience in healthcare policy or related fiscal policy preferred. Large health systems experience a plus.
+ Proficiency in SQL. Prior use of other programming languages (Python, R) is a plus.
+ Comfortable manipulating and synthesizing very large datasets.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
+ Excellent organizational skills.
+ Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning.
+ Experience using cloud-based data storage platforms (Google Cloud Platform, Salesforce Cloud Data Platform, etc.) a plus.
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Base pay range$185,000.00/yr - $00,000.00/yr
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Government Relations is responsible for providing strategic leadership in advancing the organizations legislative, regulatory and policy objectives. The Senior Director of GR will lead the Government Relations department and manage advocacy strategies to align with NIHBs mission. This position will collaborate with internal teams, government agencies, Tribal leaders, and other external stakeholders to shape policy decisions that impact Tribal health and related public policy matters. This position will also provide high-level advice and support to executive leadership and the board, ensuring the alignment of advocacy efforts with the organizations goals and values. The Senior Director reports to the CEO, its full-time and based in Washington, DC.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Department Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and support the Directors and staff in the Government Relations department.
- Oversee the development and implementation of team structure, team goals and performance metrics.
- Work with the Development Department to cultivate support for our policy and advocacy work.
- Colead collaboration among NIHBs departments in Public Health, Development, Operations, and Communications, with Government Relations.
- Develop and manage budgets for the department and policy projects.
- Manage all department grants and cooperative agreements.
- Develop meaningful policyfocused relationships with Area Indian Health Boards and external Tribal/nonTribal partners.
- Design and implement organizations government relations strategies to influence public policy and regulatory outcomes in alignment with organizations goals and objectives and promotes Tribal health priorities.
- Collaborate with member organizations and key stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify and prioritize key legislative and administrative policy issues impacting Tribal health and formulate strategies to address them.
- Lead the preparation and dissemination of reports, testimonies, public comments, and other materials addressing the NIHBs priority policy issues
- Oversee all Government Relations Technical Assistance, Capacity Building, and Outreach and Education initiatives.
- Lead the development of NIHBs legislative and policy agenda, policy positions, advocacy materials, and strategic communications to support the organizations objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Congress, Administration officials, Indian Health Service leadership, and regulatory agencies and represent the organizations interests on Capitol Hill and with the Executive Branch.
- Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments, providing timely updates and recommendations to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
- Represent the organization in meetings, hearings, and other forums related to policy and regulatory matters.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and coalitions with member organizations, Tribes, and other advocacy groups to advance shared policy goals.
- Coordinate joint advocacy efforts and leverage collective resources to enhance the organizations impact.
- Serve on public and private external bodies such as coalitions, boards, and steering committees.
- Work with the Communications Department to develop and execute communication strategies to convey the organizations policy positions and advocacy efforts to Tribes, members, media, and the public.
- Direct the development of briefing materials, testimony, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Track and report on the progress of legislative and regulatory initiatives, assessing their impact on Indian health.
- Provide regular updates and reports to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors on advocacy activities and outcomes.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Law, or a related field; Masters or advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum of 810 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative advocacy, with a strong track record of success in a nonprofit environment.
- At least five years of leadership and management experience with direct responsibility for organizational government relations operations and crossdepartmental collaboration
- Demonstrated experience in federal, state, or Tribal government relations.
- Strong understanding of policy processes, particularly as it relates to Indian Country.
- Indepth knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process with experience engaging with federal agencies (e.g., IHS, HHS, CMS, HRSA), Tribal leaders, and Congressional staff on matters impacting Tribal communities.
- Proven track record in developing and executing organizational strategies that advance missiondriven goals, particularly within the Tribal health, public policy, or nonprofit sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to translate highlevel vision into actionable, measurable plans that drive impact and align with the organizations priorities and values.
- Experience managing complex, crossfunctional initiatives that support longterm sustainability, advocacy, and service delivery.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Seniority level Executive
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Other
- Industries Non-profit Organizations
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