Vice President – Policy and Strategy

Vinfen

Vice President of Policy and Strategy directing Vinfen's public policy agenda and advocacy efforts. Leading policy development and coalition-building in behavioral health and disability services.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sets and leads Vinfen’s public policy agenda, proactively advocating legislation, regulations, and administrative policy affecting behavioral health, human and disability services.
Designs and executes multi-year policy strategies and campaigns in partnership with coalitions, advocacy organizations, trade associations, and community stakeholders.
Monitors and analyzes legislative, regulatory, and budget activity at the local, state, and federal levels, with particular focus on EOHHS, DMH, DDS, and MassHealth.
Provides clear, timely policy analysis and strategic recommendations to Vinfen leadership, including written briefings, testimony, talking points, and presentations relating to present conditions and future contexts.
Maintains high-level relationships with state legislators, targeted municipal officials, agency leadership, and executive branch officials.
Oversees organizational compliance with lobbying registration and reporting requirements.
Leads Vinfen’s engagement in formal and informal coalitions to advance shared policy goals, serving as a convener when appropriate.
Represents Vinfen in public forums, hearings, workgroups, commissions, and sector-wide initiatives.
Builds and stewards strategic partnerships with advocacy organizations, research institutions, philanthropic partners, and peer providers to advance policy reform and system change.
Identifies and cultivates funding to support coalition work including drafting grant proposals in partnership with development team.
Contributes to the development and execution of Vinfen’s long-term strategic plan and annual initiatives that align with public policy trends and system reform opportunities.
Leads internal planning work to develop Vinfen’s system reform recommendations that have policy implications.
Serves as a senior advisor to the Executive Team on policy, political, and strategic risks and opportunities impacting Vinfen’s mission, programs, and financial sustainability.
Analyzes external market, policy, and funding environment to identify opportunities for new programs, procurements, and partnerships.
Supports development of business cases, financial analyses, and implementation strategies for service expansions and complex procurements.
Partners with grant development and operational teams to align policy priorities with public and private funding opportunities.
Leads, mentors, and develops staff across policy, strategy, and project-based functions, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Builds internal capacity for policy engagement by supporting training, tools, and data collection that elevate the voices of Vinfen staff, people served, and families.
Promotes a culture of equity, inclusion, and respect across all aspects of strategy and policy work.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12–15 years of progressively responsible experience in public policy, government relations, strategy, or senior leadership roles within health care, human services, government, or advocacy organizations.
Significant experience operating at a senior or executive level with external stakeholders and coalitions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Wellness Vinfen is a nonprofit health and human services organization founded in 1977 that provides community-based supports and programs for people with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, autism, and behavioral health challenges. Operating more than 500 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, Vinfen offers evidence-based services including recovery and habilitation programs, supported living, education and employment supports, clinical and peer services, and crisis response, serving roughly 14,000 people per year. The organization emphasizes advocacy, resiliency, and self-determination and engages the community through partnerships, volunteering, events, and fundraising. Vice President – Policy and Strategy 🔥 52 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Cambridge – Hybrid 💵 $160k - $225k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👔 Vice President Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Sets and leads Vinfen’s public policy agenda, proactively advocating legislation, regulations, and administrative policy affecting behavioral health, human and disability services.
Designs and executes multi-year policy strategies and campaigns in partnership with coalitions, advocacy organizations, trade associations, and community stakeholders.
Monitors and analyzes legislative, regulatory, and budget activity at the local, state, and federal levels, with particular focus on EOHHS, DMH, DDS, and MassHealth.
Provides clear, timely policy analysis and strategic recommendations to Vinfen leadership, including written briefings, testimony, talking points, and presentations relating to present conditions and future contexts.
Maintains high-level relationships with state legislators, targeted municipal officials, agency leadership, and executive branch officials.
Oversees organizational compliance with lobbying registration and reporting requirements.
Leads Vinfen’s engagement in formal and informal coalitions to advance shared policy goals, serving as a convener when appropriate.
Represents Vinfen in public forums, hearings, workgroups, commissions, and sector-wide initiatives.
Builds and stewards strategic partnerships with advocacy organizations, research institutions, philanthropic partners, and peer providers to advance policy reform and system change.
Identifies and cultivates funding to support coalition work including drafting grant proposals in partnership with development team.
Contributes to the development and execution of Vinfen’s long-term strategic plan and annual initiatives that align with public policy trends and system reform opportunities.
Leads internal planning work to develop Vinfen’s system reform recommendations that have policy implications.
Serves as a senior advisor to the Executive Team on policy, political, and strategic risks and opportunities impacting Vinfen’s mission, programs, and financial sustainability.
Analyzes external market, policy, and funding environment to identify opportunities for new programs, procurements, and partnerships.
Supports development of business cases, financial analyses, and implementation strategies for service expansions and complex procurements.
Partners with grant development and operational teams to align policy priorities with public and private funding opportunities.
Leads, mentors, and develops staff across policy, strategy, and project-based functions, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Builds internal capacity for policy engagement by supporting training, tools, and data collection that elevate the voices of Vinfen staff, people served, and families.
Promotes a culture of equity, inclusion, and respect across all aspects of strategy and policy work.
Performs other duties as assigned. 🎯 Requirements
Minimum of 12–15 years of progressively responsible experience in public policy, government relations, strategy, or senior leadership roles within health care, human services, government, or advocacy organizations.
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Hard Skills & Tools

policy analysislegislative monitoringstrategic planninggrant proposal writingfinancial analysiscompliance oversightcoalition buildingadvocacy strategyprogram developmentdata collection

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkingrelationship managementequity promotioninclusion advocacyaccountabilitypublic speaking