Job description
Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S.
Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF)seek a dynamic and effective Public Policy Analyst. This job reports to the Senior Director, Public Policy in the Government Relations department of the Policy, Campaigns, & Advocacy Division to assist with the development and execution of strategies to secure policies that support access to sexual and reproductive health care and rights.
Purpose:
Serve as a subject matter expert for key public policies that impact access to sexual and reproductive health care, coverage and rights, with a focus on telehealth issues, policy areas regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and federal health benefits and financing.
Delivery:
- Develops and maintains expertise in specific portfolio and tracks emerging and complex issues related to health care finance, coverage, health care delivery, health system reform, and sexual and reproductive health and rights, including identifying industry trends and conducting detailed, specific analysis of federal and state regulations, guidance, and legislation.
- Develops and implements short and long term advocacy strategies to advance proactive policy in portfolio area and to secure, protect, and expand access to sexual and reproductive health services and providers through an equity lens.
- Writes for a variety of audiences and produces memoranda, fact sheets, issue briefs, toolkits, and other materials that detail specific public policies and their impact on sexual and reproductive health care.
- Drafts and edits comments on behalf of PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates in response to federal and state regulations and subregulations.
- Advances progress on multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Engagement:
- Collaborates and consults with other PPFA teams, departments and divisions to advance administrative advocacy around assigned portfolio areas.
- Coordinates with the legislative affairs team to analyze legislative proposals and support Congressional advocacy efforts.
- Provides technical assistance and facilitates the development of policy advocacy strategies for Planned Parenthood affiliates to aid in their efforts to improve access to health care at the state level.
- Builds and maintains relationships with coalition partners and government officials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Knowledge of key public policies that impact access to sexual and reproductive health care, coverage and rights, including issues related to telehealth and policy areas regulated by the FDA strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with federal health benefits and health care finance required.
- Willingness and ability to conduct proactive research to become fully competent in applicable issues when necessary.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of policy-related work experience.
- Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
- Understanding of health care delivery system and safety net provider networks preferred.
- Knowledge of federal or state government processes in developing policy, particularly administrative and regulatory policy, preferred.
- Experience implementing federal or state advocacy strategies to influence policy is a plus.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to move multiple projects forward quickly, accurately, independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines.
- Commitment to health care access and PPFA’s mission.
- Appreciation and sensitivity to diverse groups and cultural differences.
Location: Based in New York City or Washington, DC. This position is usually located in our New York City or DC office, but is remote while offices remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
TRAVEL : 10% or less domestic travel.
Salary range: $90-$95K
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Final offers for this job will be based on capabilities and will be made within the parameters of the PPFA compensation program. Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual/family provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation/Commuter accounts.
We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Beginning in February 2023, all roles denoted as NYC, DC, or both, will be on a hybrid schedule, requiring 2-3 days per week in-office.
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