Vice President - Government Affairs & Policy Innovation

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Vice President of Government Affairs & Policy Innovation leads WWP’s federal and state legislative advocacy, public policy, government relations, and policy innovation strategies. This role advances policy solutions that improve outcomes for wounded warriors, their families, caregivers, and service members by leveraging research, data, constituent insights, and program experience. The position oversees the Government Affairs team and the Policy & Innovation function, building WWP’s long‑term capacity to identify emerging issues, develop evidence‑based policy recommendations, and drive systemic change.

Working closely with Community Engagement, Grassroots, and executive leadership, the Vice President ensures that warrior voices and stakeholder insights inform advocacy priorities while positioning WWP as a leading voice in veteran and military policy.

• Develop and execute WWP’s government affairs, legislative, regulatory, appropriations, coalition engagement, and public policy strategies to advance organizational priorities and improve outcomes for wounded warriors, families, caregivers, and service members.
• Lead and develop the Government Affairs team, overseeing federal and state advocacy, congressional and executive branch engagement, coalition participation, and strategic stakeholder relationships.
• Shape and advance WWP policy positions in collaboration with executive leadership and key internal partners, ensuring alignment across advocacy, communications, and organizational priorities.
• Represent WWP with policymakers, government agencies, veteran and military service organizations, coalition partners, and other external stakeholders to strengthen influence and advance mission objectives.
• Provide executive oversight of the Policy & Innovation function, establishing and growing WWP’s evidence‑based policy development and innovation capabilities.
• Lead the development of policy recommendations, issue briefs, thought leadership, and long‑range strategies informed by warrior experiences, program outcomes, research, surveys, constituent feedback, and stakeholder insights.
• Ensure organizational readiness to identify and address emerging trends, systemic challenges, and future needs affecting veterans, service members, families, and caregivers.
• Develop mechanisms to capture and integrate enterprise‑wide insights that inform advocacy priorities, policy development, and strategic decision‑making.
• Strengthen WWP’s position as a trusted policy thought leader through forward‑looking, evidence‑based solutions that drive meaningful systemic impact.
• Partner with Community Engagement, Grassroots, Programs, Research, Communications, Development, and other…