Senior Associate, Domestic Policy

Save the Children US

Save the Children policy associate advancing U.S. domestic policy for vulnerable children.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeFairfield, Washington, Washington, D.C., Washington, DC • Connecticut, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $60,775 - $67,925 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills to support policy research and advocacy efforts, with a focus on U.S. legislative processes and coalition engagement. Proficient in developing policy materials and executing strategic events to advance domestic policy priorities.

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Policy ResearchGovernment RelationsAnalytical AbilityEvent PlanningCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisAdvocacy DevelopmentResearch WritingLegislative TrackingData Compilation

Soft Skills

Persuasive CommunicationNetworking SkillsTeam CoordinationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Federal PolicymakingU.S. Legislative ProcessChild-Focused Domestic PolicyCoalition EngagementAdvocacy Issues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DrupalJavaScriptPHPSCSS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct policy research and analysis supporting Domestic Policy Team priorities
Develop policy and advocacy products, including one-pagers, issue summaries, and documents for U.S. policymakers
Analyze coalition partner, aligned NGO, and other organizational policy research
Attend coalition meetings and occasional Hill meetings
Support leadership of the National Promise Neighborhoods Coalition by advancing policy priorities and advocacy engagement with Congress and the Administration
Track Congressional and Administration developments, including hearings, bill introductions, committee meetings, agency announcements, and related developments
Monitor secondary policy areas connected to SCUS priorities, strategy, and domestic campaigns
Assist with congressional targeting by compiling vote records and policy positions of key members of Congress
Support procurement processes, internal reporting, and coordination across teams, departments, and divisions
Analyze government relations plans and next steps
Support management of interns and track related research and legislative projects
Support development and internal dissemination of policy and advocacy materials
Plan and execute strategic policy events, briefings, and convenings
Handle emerging advocacy issues as they arise
Coordinate National Promise Neighborhoods Coalition member engagement, meeting logistics, materials development, and coalition communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience supporting government, government relations, policy, advocacy, or public affairs
Familiarity with federal policymaking and the federal legislative process
Proven analytical ability, including the ability to produce written analytical and research materials
Demonstrated persuasive and politically astute communication and networking skills with a range of different audiences
Enthusiasm for advocacy and government relations work
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Experience organizing and executing events (preferred)
Understanding of U.S. legislative process (preferred)
Experience with child-focused domestic policy, including education, nutrition, or rural policy (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules
Generous PTO
11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Hybrid working opportunities
Health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Paid caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility leaves/benefits
Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions after one year
15 safety and wellness days annually (prorated to 8 days if hired on or after July 1)
Mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program with free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Internal and external learning and development opportunities
Mentorships