The Sr. Policy Analyst will work closely with the Legislative Director and the Sr. Director of Government Relations and Advocacy to develop and implement strategies to advance ZERO TO THREE’s federal policy agenda, with a focus on child welfare issues and mental health.
The Sr. Policy Analyst will actively identify and share opportunities for ZERO TO THREE to expand its policy impact and partnerships.
The Sr. Policy Analyst will work collaboratively across the organization, particularly across the Government Relations and Advocacy Team and with the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Safe Babies teams, to ensure thoughtful integration and alignment of ZERO TO THREE’s policy expertise into its federal policy agenda.
The Sr. Policy Analyst will build and maintain strategic and productive relationships with Congressional staff, relevant stakeholders, and coalition partners, and will provide exceptional technical assistance to federal policymakers and staff, including responding to inquiries for input on legislative language, report language, and comments on legislation and regulations.
The Sr. Policy Analyst will also participate in the overall work of the Government Relations and Advocacy Team, such as submitting appropriations forms, analyzing and providing recommendations for sign on letters and bill endorsements, and tracking and communicating legislative work.
Requirements
Minimum of 4-6 years relevant work experience; Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred
Knowledge of mental health policy issues, with knowledge of perinatal, infant, and early childhood mental health preferred.
Knowledge of child welfare policy issues, with knowledge of integrated early childhood systems, the intersection with poverty, and prevention strategies preferred.
Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes
Skilled in research and policy analysis, including ability to read, analyze, and evaluate a wide range of complex documents and policy proposals and assess the potential impact on infants and toddlers
Ability to operationalize equity-centered practices in the development and execution of policy
Ability to work effectively in culturally diverse environments, and understanding of how different forms of oppression operate on interpersonal, institutional and structural levels
Exceptional reasoning, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
Strong interpersonal skills able to develop and build strong relationships with stakeholders
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading, with the ability to connect with a variety of audiences with different needs and levels of understanding
Experience participating in coalition groups and building relationships with relevant stakeholders
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to work in concert with a team to devise strategies for multiple issue areas involving multiple Congressional Committees and Executive Branch agencies
Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple competing responsibilities efficiently and effectively
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays
Benefits
medical
dental
vision
HRA
retirement contributions
generous leave benefits
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Hard skills
policy analysisresearchlegislative processesregulatory processesmental health policychild welfare policyequity-centered practicesstrategic thinkingproblem-solving