Director of Policy & Research

NRG Consulting Group

Director leading Medicaid, coverage, and reproductive health policy advocacy for NIRH and NIRH Action Fund. Developing legislation, regulatory solutions, and state-based campaign strategies for reproductive freedom.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive policy and advocacy expertise, particularly in reproductive health care and Medicaid, with a strong ability to develop and implement legislation and regulations. Proven track record in building relationships and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to advance policy initiatives.

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Policy Advocacy ExperienceState-Level AdvocacyLegislative DraftingResearch and Analytical SkillsRelationship-Building

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Hard Skills

Legislation DevelopmentRegulatory Policy ChangesMedicaid Programs ExpertiseBudget ProcessesAdvocacy Resource GenerationPolicy Framework CreationTestimony DraftingPolicy Memo WritingAnalytical SkillsActionable Guidance Development

Soft Skills

Strong Relationship-Building SkillsCollaborative WorkCreative Strategic ThinkingThought Partnership

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Reproductive Health CareHealth EquityPublic FundingCulturally Congruent CareData PrivacyIntersectional LensCoalition EngagementAdministrative Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead policy and advocacy strategy to develop legislation, regulations, and other policy solutions expanding coverage and funding for reproductive health care, including pregnancy care and abortion, and ensure implementation
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 as a peer strategist and subject-matter expert on public funding and coverage
Generate replicable policy frameworks, model legislation, and advocacy resources from Lab cohort work and engagement in Medicaid, health equity, budget, and appropriations spaces and coalitions
Build NIRH’s profile as a trusted reproductive health policy expert through substantive contributions to external meetings, convenings, and collaborative spaces
Draft and review legislative, regulatory, and advocacy materials, including policy memos, testimony, comments, and partner-facing guidance
Report to and partner closely with the VP of Policy & Research
Coordinate NIRH’s policy work across campaign priorities involving abortion affordability, culturally congruent pregnancy care, and data privacy to reduce criminalization

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Deep expertise in at least one, preferably two, of: state Medicaid programs and reproductive health coverage policies; state appropriations and budget processes across multiple states; administrative advocacy with Medicaid programs, insurance commissioners, and relevant state regulatory bodies
Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to turn complex legal and policy concepts into actionable guidance
Strong relationship-building skills
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
Preferred but not required: experience at the intersection of policy advocacy and political or electoral strategy
Preferred but not required: law degree
Preferred but not required: experience working in a state or local administrative agency

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Fully remote from anywhere in the US
Work from home stipend
Subscription to DeleteMe to protect employee's personal information
Annual professional development budget available for each employee