Vice President, Political and Legislative Affairs

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions.

We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4).

The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission. The Action Fund’s related non-partisan political action committee,
Planned Parenthood Federal PAC (PPFEDPAC), makes limited contributions to support federal candidates and supports state candidates as permitted by state laws.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seek a bold, strategic, and politically-savvy Vice President of Political & Legislative Affairs to lead the organizations’ federal political and legislative engagement strategy. This role is responsible for advancing Planned Parenthood power and presence in Washington, D.C., by managing the organizations’ relationships and engagement with Congress and cross-movement allies, and the Action Fund (and its related PAC)’s relationships with political committees.

The Vice President of Political & Legislative Affairs will oversee a dynamic team responsible for legislative affairs, political strategy, and strategic partnerships that advance the Planned Parenthood federal agenda and protect reproductive freedom. They will report to the Chief External Affairs Officer and serve as a key thought partner to them, and represent PPFA and the Action Fund at the highest levels of government and political engagement.

• Lead the strategic direction of PPFA & Action Fund’s legislative affairs to protect and expand reproductive freedom and ensure the organizations maintain their power, presence, and influence in Washington, D.C. This includes driving PPFA and Action Fund’s Hill strategy and legislative engagement, the Action Fund’s endorsements, and PPFEDPAC activities that advance the Planned Parenthood mission and policy goals.
• Manage the Political & Legislative Affairs team—a high-impact, forward-looking unit focused on PPFA & Action Fund’s legislative affairs and strategic partnerships with cross‑movement allies and the Action Fund’s political committee engagement. The team is responsible for crafting and advancing legislative strategies, influencing federal elected officials, and building political power to protect and expand access to care.
• Shape and execute PPFA and Action Fund’s congressional engagement strategy in partnership with the National Director of Legislative Affairs, including crafting policy messaging, organizing Hill briefings, and deploying executive leadership during key legislative moments.
• Align cross‑movement coalition efforts with legislative and political strategy in collaboration with the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships.
• Expand and deepen the Action Fund’s engagement with national political committees, including the DNC, DSCC, and DCCC, in partnership with the Senior Political Director, building strategic relationships that advance shared priorities and grow long‑term power—particularly…