National Institute of Reproductive Health - Director of Policy and Research

NRG Consulting Group • Washington, DC

4d • $115,000 - $125,000 • Remote

About The Position

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund (NIRH Action Fund) are advocacy groups that fight for just and equitable access to reproductive health care and build political power for reproductive freedom. For decades, their strategy has been to go on the offensive, at the state and local level, so they have a long track record of passing laws that are safeguarding and advancing access. In states and cities across the country, they launch campaigns, change policy, and elect candidates who champion their cause, all by working hand-in-hand with reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations; health care providers; and other groups invested in this fight. They partner in communities where change is needed and where they can make a difference. At the national level, they engage in groundbreaking public opinion research, proactive policy initiatives, and innovative advocacy campaigns to help reshape the national conversation about reproductive freedom. Their approach to advocacy, policy, and politics strives to center the people who are most impacted by barriers to care, historically underserved, and often under-represented — Black women and Black communities, Indigenous and other communities of color, low-income people, and immigrants. They don’t just push back against restrictions on reproductive autonomy; they fight for a society in which everyone has the freedom and ability to control their reproductive and sexual lives.

Requirements

• 7 to 12 years of policy and advocacy experience, including at least 3 years of state level advocacy experience
• Demonstrated success advancing state legislation and/or securing administrative or regulatory policy changes
• Demonstrated experience working at the intersections of policy issues such as Medicaid and reproductive health, including birth justice
• Deep expertise in at least one, preferably two, of the following areas: State Medicaid programs and coverage policies related to reproductive health care, State appropriations and budget processes across multiple states, Administrative advocacy with Medicaid programs, insurance commissioners, and other relevant state regulatory bodies
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex legal and policy concepts into actionable guidance
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working collaboratively with external partners, coalitions, and cross-functional teams
• Commitment to applying an intersectional and reproductive justice lens to policy recommendations and advocacy

Nice To Haves

• Experience working at the intersection of policy advocacy and political or electoral strategy, including coordinating policy positions with campaign timelines, candidate engagement, or legislative peaks
• Law degree
• Experience working in a state or local administrative agency.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy and advocacy strategy to develop legislation, regulations, and other policy solutions that expand coverage and funding for reproductive health care, including pregnancy care and abortion and ensure those solutions are implemented
• Identify creative, strategic pathways to advance policy and serve as a thought partner and subject-matter expert on emerging policy opportunities
• Co-develop policy and campaign strategy with state-based partners, serving as a peer strategist and subject-matter expert on public funding and coverage, bringing deep policy knowledge into shared problem-solving and ideation
• Generate replicable policy frameworks, model legislation, and advocacy resources drawing from Lab cohort work and from active engagement in Medicaid, health equity, budget, and appropriations spaces and coalitions
• Build NIRH’s profile as a trusted expert in reproductive health policy by contributing substantive expertise in external meetings, convenings, and collaborative spaces
• Draft and review legislative, regulatory, and advocacy materials, including policy memos, testimony, comments, and partner-facing guidance.

Benefits

• Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick days, personal days and your birthday off
• 401k employee matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subscription to DeleteMe to protect employee's personal information
• Annual professional development budget available for each employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed