Chief Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns Officer – E2

Save the Children US

Chief PAC Officer shaping government relations, policy, and advocacy for Save the Children. Leading efforts to drive transformational outcomes for children across the U.S.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $302,000 - $330,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead a comprehensive, multi-year government relations and advocacy strategy aligned with Save the Children’s mission, U.S. priorities, and global policy agenda
Establish and drive federal, state, and international policy priorities, influencing legislation, appropriations, and regulatory frameworks
Ensure alignment of advocacy strategies across Save the Children US, Save the Children International, and SCAN to create a unified and coherent external voice
Provide strategic counsel to the CEO, Board(s), and executive leadership on political, policy, and reputational risks and opportunities
Leverage data, evidence, and field insights to shape policy positions and advocacy strategies that deliver measurable impact for children
Build and maintain high-level relationships with U.S. federal and state policymakers, Administration officials, and key international institutions (e.g., UN, World Bank)
Serve as a primary external spokesperson and thought leader on policy issues affecting children
Lead coalition engagement with NGOs, think tanks, advocacy organizations, and cross-sector partners to amplify influence and drive collective action
Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for Save the Children Action Network (SCAN), ensuring alignment with broader organizational priorities
Drive innovative, integrated advocacy campaigns that mobilize grassroots supporters, influence decision-makers, and deliver policy wins
Oversee significant departmental and SCAN budgets, ensuring strong financial management, transparency, and alignment with strategic priorities
Partner across divisions (e.g., Programs, Impact & Evidence, Marketing & Growth, Legal, Finance) to align advocacy strategies with programmatic and organizational priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 15 years of relevant experience in government relations, public policy, advocacy, political strategy, or related fields, including significant executive-level experience
Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state government processes, including legislative, appropriations, and regulatory environments
Proven track record of developing and executing successful advocacy and policy strategies that drive measurable outcomes
Demonstrated experience leading large, complex, and multidisciplinary teams, with strong people leadership and organizational development capabilities
Experience overseeing significant budgets and aligning financial resources to strategic priorities
Strong political acumen, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build bipartisan relationships
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with experience serving as a public spokesperson
Experience working within or alongside nonprofit, international development, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

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Hard Skills & Tools

Public PolicyLegislative ProcessesRegulatory FrameworksAdvocacy CampaignsData AnalysisStakeholder EngagementTeam LeadershipFinancial ManagementBipartisan Relationship BuildingStrategic Counsel

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsInfluencing SkillsOrganizational DevelopmentPeople Leadership