Policy Analyst, Federal Policy

National Organization f•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Federal Policy Analyst supports NORD’s federal policy and advocacy priorities by advancing legislative and regulatory strategies that improve the lives of individuals and families affected by rare diseases. This role contributes to the development, analysis, and execution of NORD’s federal policy agenda through research, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement across Congress, federal agencies, and the judiciary. Working collaboratively with internal policy teams and external partners, the Federal Policy Analyst helps translate complex policy issues into clear positions, analysis, and materials that inform advocacy efforts and organizational decision-making. The role also supports internal education and alignment on federal policy priorities and represents NORD in meetings with federal policymakers and allied advocacy stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (public policy, etc.) required. Masters in related field (public policy, public health) is a plus
At least 3 years of experience in public policy experience with a focus on health care policy initiatives required and a strong preference for a regulatory or legislative background.
High energy and passion for NORD's mission is essential
Candidates should have an interest in health policy with an ability to adapt and respond effectively to different audiences
Strong organizational abilities and superior attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking before large audiences
Capable of handling a full range of delegated responsibilities and working independently
Capable of exercising good judgment and displaying personal initiative in all areas assigned
Advanced proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Analyze and report on legislative and regulatory proposals at the federal and state level
Research and create background "packages" on respective issues including summaries, comparisons, and analyses of different proposals
Work closely with the Federal Policy team on research and implementation of new NORD public policy directives, including the development of innovative health policy solutions to aid the rare disease community
Interface with NORD State Policy staff to the extent there are overlapping issues or concerns with pending legislation at the state or federal level
Attend legislative hearings and write reports, utilize online resources to conduct research and read and report on activities in the Federal Register
Represent NORD and its policy positions in meetings with elected officials, legislative offices, administration officials, and regulatory agency personnel
Draft, edit, and disseminate public statements pertaining to NORD’s policy positions
Coordinate outreach to special interest groups to organize efforts on legislative issues, including attending relevant meetings of special interest groups as the representative of NORD and report resulting developments to the appropriate committees and staff
Build strong working relationships with policy counterparts and external stakeholders
Provide education to NORD member organizations on the legislative process and answer inquiries on NORD policy and rare disease issues
Coordinate activities of the Policy Department with other NORD departments, including the public dissemination of NORD’s policy positions and the education of non-policy department employees on NORD’s policy activity to ensure consistent messaging
Where appropriate to advance federal policy initiatives, travel to states participating in NORD’s Rare Action Network to conduct policy education with NORD’s in-state advocacy partners, member organizations, and elected officials
Coordinate the activities of other Policy Department staff members, including interns
Perform other duties and functions as assigned.