Policy Analyst

Planned Parenthood Federation of America•Washington, DC

8d•$85,000 - $92,000

About The Position

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seek a dynamic and effective Policy Analyst. This job reports to the Director, Public Policy on the Public Policy team, in the Research & Policy department in the External Affairs division of the national office. The Research & Policy division uses data-driven policy agendas to inform messaging for target audiences and advance access to sex education and health care. Purpose: Serve as a subject matter expert for key public policies that impact access to sexual and reproductive health care, coverage, and rights, with a focus on health care finance. Portfolio areas may include federal funding for reproductive health services, private and public insurance programs, drug pricing policies, and other policy areas related to the provision of safety-net health care.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Knowledge of federal or state government processes in developing policy, particularly administrative and regulatory policy.
Knowledge of key public policies that impact access to sexual and reproductive health care, coverage, and rights.
Familiarity with federal health funding programs and health care finance required.
Willingness and ability to conduct proactive research to become fully competent in applicable issues when necessary.
Minimum of 3-5 years of policy-related work experience.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to move multiple projects forward quickly, accurately, independently, and collaboratively while meeting deadlines.
Commitment to health care access and the Planned Parenthood mission.
Appreciation and sensitivity to diverse groups and cultural differences.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the health care delivery system and safety net provider networks preferred.
Experience implementing federal or state advocacy strategies to influence policy is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains expertise in and tracks emerging and complex issues related to health care finance, coverage, health care delivery, health system reform, and sexual and reproductive health and rights, including identifying industry trends and conducting detailed, specific analysis of federal and state regulations, guidance, and legislation.
Develops and implements short and long term advocacy strategies to advance proactive policy in the portfolio area and to secure, protect, and expand access to sexual and reproductive health services and providers through an equity lens.
Writes for a variety of audiences and produces memoranda, fact sheets, issue briefs, toolkits, and other materials that detail specific public policies and their impact on sexual and reproductive health care.
Drafts and edits comments on behalf of Planned Parenthood organizations in response to federal and state regulations and subregulations.
Advances progress on multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Collaborates and consults with other national office teams, departments, and divisions to advance administrative advocacy around assigned portfolio areas.
Partners with the legislative affairs team to analyze legislative proposals and support Congressional advocacy efforts.
Provides technical assistance and facilitates the development of policy advocacy strategies for Planned Parenthood affiliates to aid in their efforts to improve access to health care at the state level.
Builds and maintains relationships with coalition partners and government officials.
Engages in PPFA and Action Fundâs lobbying and Action Fundâs electoral efforts as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.