Vice President – Government Affairs and Advocacy

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Vice President of Government Affairs and Advocacy leading political strategy and government relations at Planned Parenthood of Michigan. Focus on expanding access to sexual and reproductive health care across Michigan.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeLansing • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President of Government Affairs and Advocacy is a senior executive leader responsible for the political strategy, government relations, advocacy, and civic engagement of Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan (PPAM).
This leader sets and directs the organization’s legislative and budget agenda, oversees all 501(c)(4) advocacy and electoral operations through PPAM, and positions the organization to protect and expand access to sexual and reproductive health care across Michigan.
The Vice President leads the Government Affairs and Advocacy team, including the Senior Director of Government Affairs and the associate directors of constituency and field programs, and serves as a senior advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on political risk and opportunity.
This leader will fully embody a commitment to race equity, evidenced in all interactions with colleagues, external stakeholders, and staff supervision.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, a relevant field, or equivalent years of experience.
At least ten years of senior-level leadership in political strategy, public policy, campaigns, or advocacy, with a demonstrated record of legislative or budget wins at the state level.
Demonstrated experience with 501(c)(4) or campaign operations.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams.
Deep political judgment and a sophisticated understanding of how Michigan government and the Legislature actually move.
Deep understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) compliance and campaign finance law.
Demonstrated track record of managing 501(c)(4) operations cleanly and audit-ready, with sound internal controls and full compliance with campaign finance and lobbying law.
Established credibility and strong relationships within the Michigan political landscape.
In-depth knowledge of Michigan’s reproductive health care delivery system, the state and federal policy landscape, and the needs of underserved or marginalized communities.
Proven success in legislative strategy, endorsements, electoral strategy, and political fundraising.
Strong strategic judgment, executive presence, and the ability to advise and influence at the highest levels of an organization.
Commitment to reproductive freedom, health equity, and justice.
Willingness to travel and to work a flexible schedule that may involve some evening and weekend commitments.
Demonstrated ability to achieve objectives in collaboration with other functional areas
Demonstrated commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission, vision and values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD. Life & ADD, 403B, Flexible Spending Account, Generous Paid Time off Program and Free healthcare at our clinics for you and your immediate family!

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Hard Skills & Tools

political strategygovernment relationsadvocacylegislative winsbudget management501(c)(4) operationscampaign finance lawinternal controlselectoral strategypolitical fundraising

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentpolitical judgmentstrategic judgmentexecutive presencecollaborationinfluencecommitment to race equitycommitment to reproductive freedomcommitment to health equity