Associate Director of Federal Legislative Affairs

About the role:

The Associate Director of Federal Legislative Affairs will work to advance Reproductive Freedom for All’s federal legislative and policy advocacy on Capitol Hill. The Associate Director of Federal Legislative Affairs leads a portfolio of federal advocacy work related to reproductive freedom, including developing legislative strategies, analyzing policy developments, and producing advocacy materials. The Associate Director will also represent the organization in congressional and coalition spaces. 

This role requires expertise in federal policy and advocacy, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead and collaborate effectively across departments and coalitions. Equity and inclusion are central to the role, which works to drive impactful federal policy change that advances reproductive freedom, particularly for underrepresented and marginalized communities. 

Location: Hybrid in Washington, DC

Reports to: Director of Government Relations

Positions Directly Reporting to this Position: Federal Policy Associate

This Position Is: Full-time, Exempt, Non-Union

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Government Relations Department colleagues to advance a proactive legislative agenda on the Hill, including strategy development and planning;
• In coordination with the federal GR team, lead as the point person on a portfolio of Reproductive Freedom for All’s advocacy work; 
• Supervise the Federal Policy Associate to include, but not limited to, delegating assignments, assisting them with roadblocks, providing approvals, giving guidance/feedback on their work products and performance, and supporting their development;
• Build and maintain relationships with the legislative and policy staff of members of Congress, and coalition partner organizations;
• Track, review, and analyze relevant reproductive freedom policy developments at the federal level, including legislation, executive regulations and guidance, and legal cases, with particular attention to inequities in underrepresented communities;
• Provide input and make recommendations with regard to the high level strategic direction of Reproductive Freedom for All’s federal lobbying efforts, in line with the organization’s values and intersectional commitments; 
• Lead and manage the writing, editing, and updating of policy memos, fact sheets, model legislation, preparatory materials for legislative hearings, and other policy and advocacy documents;
• Manage content development and publication of the Congressional Record on Reproductive Freedom, including workflow management, data collection, drafting, and outside vendor management;
• Represent Reproductive Freedom for All with coalitions and other partners with an eye toward inclusivity and diversity as a core value of the organization’s work; 
• Attend in-person events with elected officials and their staff as a representative of Reproductive Freedom for All;
• Collaborate across departments to inform advocacy campaigns; review  cross-department materials for policy accuracy, including press releases, talking points, emails to members, and other materials;
• Staff principal and executive team members as needed;
• Support electoral work in collaboration with the Political department by attending campaign events, fundraisers, and other political events to develop relationships and advance our legislative goals;
• Occasional travel to policy conferences and to work with congressional staff, partner organizations, allies and coalitions;
• Additional duties may be assigned consistent with the responsibilities and qualifications in this job description.

Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of professional experience. An advanced degree may be substituted for up to two years of experience;
• Four-year college degree, or demonstrated critical thinking and research skills; 
• Demonstrated success navigating the legislative process to effect policy change at the federal level;
• Familiarity with policy and/or lobbying experience at the state and/or national level on reproductive freedom or related issues;
• Demonstrated experience with identifying advocacy and/or legislative opportunities and moving them toward a successful outcome; 
• Experience collaborating across departments and within diverse coalitions to drive successful policy campaigns and achieve shared legislative or policy goals;
• Proven leadership skills, and ability to manage collaborative teams working on complex, time-sensitive, and detail-oriented projects; 
• Staff management experience, or the demonstrated ability to support and manage a team;
• Cultural competency and the ability to work with, engage with, and professionally develop individuals with different lived experiences;
• A commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and supported;
• Experience contributing to healthy teams that allow each team member to contribute to their fullest and thrive;
• Demonstrated commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission, values and goals;
• Deep attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to foster diverse thought and ideas;  
• Willingness and ability to travel to work with partner organizations, allies and coalitions.

OPTIONAL: Nice-to-haves (or excited-to-learns):

• Experience with electoral politics.