Lead Associate, Global Development Policy (P2)

Save the Children 2022•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Save the Children is fighting for the rights of children, including the right to a healthy start in life, access to education, and a safe environment. This role provides policy and technical support for public policy & advocacy and government relations work related to U.S. foreign assistance budget and appropriations. The Lead Associate will analyze policy, track legislative developments, develop relationships with congressional offices, and contribute to strategy development. The position also supports policy and advocacy on other global development issues as assigned. This position reports to the Managing Director, Global Development Policy and is a hybrid role based in the Washington DC office.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience
Successful work experience in a Congressional office, or in an NGO, think-tank, or Executive Branch position focused on congressional relations and/or advocacy
Strong understanding of the appropriations process on Capitol Hill
Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver multiple projects and assignments, often with competing priorities and deadlines
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with direction, using informed time management and problem-solving
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English including policy-oriented writing, research and analytical skills
Incumbent should maintain a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in large, complex matrixed organization
Professional experience specifically focused on federal budget and appropriations
Professional experience focused on international development issues
Experience working in coalitions and networks.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement advocacy to Congress and administration on foreign assistance budget and appropriations.
Advocate to Congress and administration on funding for priority humanitarian and development assistance funding lines.
Provide timely analysis of policy and legislative developments related to budget and appropriations process.
Represent Save the Children’s policy priorities in relevant advocacy coalitions.
Represent Save the Children’s policy priorities at meetings with Congressional offices and/or Administration officials.
Develop and manage strategic relations with relevant congressional offices.
Develop materials for advocacy and/or external engagement including fact sheets, policy statements, outside witness testimony, talking points for senior level staff and grassroots advocates, etc.
Coordinate with Domestic Policy Team on appropriations advocacy across priority accounts.
Plan and execute advocacy events as needed.
Contribute to P&A's general knowledge of political developments and dynamics.
Contribute to implementation of the broader congressional relations strategy.
Contribute to biweekly policy updates.
Track and communicate relevant hearings, briefings, mark-ups, and other legislative developments for department colleagues.
Serve as resource on budget and appropriations for other Save the Children departments and divisions, including SCAN, Impact & Evidence and Marketing & Growth.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

Flexible schedules
Generous PTO
11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Hybrid working opportunities
Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days)
Mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships