Senior Associate, Domestic Policy

• Conduct policy research and analysis supporting Domestic Policy Team priorities
• Develop policy and advocacy products, including one-pagers, issue summaries, and documents for U.S. policymakers
• Analyze coalition partner, aligned NGO, and other organizational policy research
• Attend coalition meetings and occasional Hill meetings
• Support leadership of the National Promise Neighborhoods Coalition by advancing policy priorities and advocacy engagement with Congress and the Administration
• Track Congressional and Administration developments, including hearings, bill introductions, committee meetings, agency announcements, and related developments
• Monitor secondary policy areas connected to SCUS priorities, strategy, and domestic campaigns
• Assist with congressional targeting by compiling vote records and policy positions of key members of Congress
• Support procurement processes, internal reporting, and coordination across teams, departments, and divisions
• Analyze government relations plans and next steps
• Support management of interns and track related research and legislative projects
• Support development and internal dissemination of policy and advocacy materials
• Plan and execute strategic policy events, briefings, and convenings
• Handle emerging advocacy issues as they arise
• Coordinate National Promise Neighborhoods Coalition member engagement, meeting logistics, materials development, and coalition communications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting government, government relations, policy, advocacy, or public affairs
• Familiarity with federal policy making and the federal legislative process
• Proven analytical ability, including the ability to produce written analytical and research materials
• Demonstrated persuasive and politically astute communication and networking skills with a range of different audiences
• Enthusiasm for advocacy and government relations work
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
• Experience organizing and executing events (preferred)
• Understanding of U.S. legislative process (preferred)
• Experience with child-focused domestic policy, including education, nutrition, or rural policy (preferred)

Demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills to support policy research and advocacy efforts, with a focus on U.S. legislative processes and coalition engagement. Proficient in developing policy materials and executing strategic events to advance domestic policy priorities.

• Policy Research
• Government Relations
• Analytical Ability
• Event Planning
• Communication Skills

• Policy Analysis
• Advocacy Development
• Research Writing
• Legislative Tracking
• Data Compilation

• Persuasive Communication
• Networking Skills
• Team Coordination
• Problem-Solving

• Federal Policy making
• U.S. Legislative Process
• Child-Focused Domestic Policy
• Coalition Engagement
• Advocacy Issues

• MS Office Suite