Specialist, Congressional Policy & Advocacy (Remote)

Susan G. Komen•Washington, DC

26d•$56,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way by funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease. Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally! Empowered by our expansive grassroots network, Komen is leading the fight for those impacted by breast cancer locally, in our states and in Washington, D.C. Komen works to identify, through a transparent and broad-based, intensive vetting and selection process, the advocacy issues that have the greatest potential impact on Komen’s mission. The Specialist, Congressional Policy & Advocacy supports and promotes Susan G. Komen’s public policy & advocacy initiatives related to breast cancer and public health policy within Congress. This individual will assist in planning and executing federal congressional activities by representing the organization before Congress on issues prioritized by Komen's Center for Public Policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree: Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Government Affairs, Communications
Minimum of 3 years of progressive professional policy experience at the federal level working with members of the U.S. House of Representatives and/or Senate.
Extensive knowledge about the federal legislative and budget processes.
Ability to work with policymakers and staff of all ideologies.
Strong written communication, verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required for effective interaction with policymakers, volunteers and other high-profile persons.
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic policy landscape.
Solid organizational skills and advanced-level proficiency with MS Office products.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for or with patient advocacy organizations.
Working knowledge of the breast cancer public policy and advocacy environment.
Ability to synthesize complex policy concepts and communicate these concepts to non-experts.
Excellent program management abilities including strong planning, execution and time management skills

Responsibilities

Serves as subject matter expert and on the ground representative for Komen’s Center for Public Policy in the Washington, DC, working to advance Komen’s federal policy agenda with Congress.
Provides expert input into legislative strategy development including analysis of legislative landscape, development of advocacy targets, etc.
Assists with the management of relationships with members of Congress and their staff, to establish open two-way communications that advance Komen’s goals.
Researches and tracks current and emerging federal issues, budgets, programs, and legislation that affect Komen, its constituents, and the cancer community.
Monitors and analyzes federal legislative activity relevant to assigned issue areas or stakeholders.
Assists in developing messaging and resource materials for priority policy issues (e.g. toolkits, talking points, fact sheets, letters, action alerts).
Provides robust project management support for Komen’s Center for Public Policy efforts within the U.S. Congress.
Frequently represents Komen at meetings throughout the DMV and serves as liaison with assigned external partners, preparing reports to ensure leadership, consultants, and other Komen staff are kept informed.
Fosters and facilitates strategic partnership opportunities with members of Congress, their staff, relevant Caucuses, and other key stakeholders.
Identifies, attends and reports back on relevant hearings, markups, briefings, or legislative events.
Assists with the planning and execution of federal policy events (e.g. Congressional briefings, site visits, in-district meetings, targeted lobby days, receptions)
Assists with federal lobbying compliance reporting.
Promote an organizational culture that values trust, commitment to the mission, scientific integrity, and professional and organizational growth.
Travel to staff/team meetings, local travel within the DC Metropolitan Area.
All other duties as assigned.