Specialist, Policy (Washington, DC / Hybrid)

Feeding America • Washington, DC

16h • $90,515 - $95,515 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist, Policy supports policy research and analysis and develops resources in support of Feeding America’s policy priorities. The role analyzes federal and state nutrition program policy and data, coordinates information from Feeding America’s network, partners, and government agencies about programs affecting people facing food insecurity, and helps position Feeding America as a leading authority on hunger and related issues.

The position supports tools and resources for audiences including the Government Relations team, network members, Feeding America leadership, external organizations, and policymakers. Its policy work focuses on federal nutrition programs such as TEFAP, CSFP, child nutrition programs, and SNAP, as well as healthcare policy and other root-cause issues. The Specialist monitors policy and legislation, contributes to legislative and regulatory materials, supports engagement with federal and state policymakers and agencies, and creates data products and communications to advance the organization’s agenda.

The posting describes a hybrid role and says the position is based out of Feeding America’s Chicago office, although the title includes Washington, DC / Hybrid. Employees can work in the office an average of two days per week when not traveling and work from home on other days. Employees also have access to a 30-day “work anywhere” program each calendar year, which may be combined with PTO and/or holidays.

Requirements

• Strong analysis and research skills.
• Knowledge of Capitol Hill and legislative and administrative processes.
• Ability to handle administrative components such as calendar invites, agenda setting, and communications for recurring projects or events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated interest in public policies affecting people facing hunger, especially those disproportionately impacted.
• Strong project management and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and think creatively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to foster an enterprise mindset and an open, supportive environment; lead with accountability; collaborate internally and externally; focus on people and teams; manage organizational and business complexity; and communicate with impact and influence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with virtual meeting facilitation and support.
• Experience with Tableau, Smartsheet, and Quorum or other legislative tracking platforms.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative and administrative processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support development of policy tools and resources for the Government Relations team, network members, Feeding America leadership, external organizations, and policymakers, particularly on federal nutrition programs, healthcare policy, and root-cause issues.
• Monitor federal policies and legislation affecting Feeding America, emergency food providers, and people facing hunger; help draft legislative analyses, regulatory comments, testimony, webinars, and presentations.
• Assist with legislative engagement with policymakers, as necessary, to increase food, funds, and resources.
• Develop, monitor, and coordinate implementation of a strategy to engage government agencies on improving the operation and efficiency of federal nutrition programs through regulatory and administrative action.
• Support development and implementation of a strategy to assist the network with state-level policy engagement and advocacy, especially regarding commodities, child nutrition, and healthcare priorities.
• Support collection and maintenance of enterprise-wide data and messaging through dashboards, fact sheets, and other visual products, using tools such as Tableau.
• Support the Manager of Policy and the Government Relations team in developing, implementing, and reassessing policy priorities and analyzing legislation and policy initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate policy positions and initiatives across Feeding America strategies and projects.
• Attend hearings, partner meetings, and other information sessions, take notes, and report back to the team.
• Draft newsletter articles and PowerPoint slides about government relations updates for the weekly government relations newsletter, monthly network webinars, and other internal and external efforts.
• Work collaboratively with Government Relations team members and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Access to a 30-day “work anywhere” program during each calendar year, combinable with PTO and/or holidays.
• A comprehensive list of benefits is available to full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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