Lead Associate, Global Development Policy (P2)

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

As a Lead Associate, Global Development Policy, you’ll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will provide policy and technical support for Save the Children’s public policy & advocacy and government relations work related to U.S. foreign assistance budget and appropriations. You will analyze policy and track legislative developments on Capitol Hill, develop and maintain relationships with congressional offices, and contribute to strategy development. You will also support Save the Children’s policy and advocacy work on other priority global development issues, as assigned. This position reports to the Managing Director, Global Development Policy.

*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change

• In coordination with the Managing Director of Global Development Policy, advocate to Congress and administration on funding for priority humanitarian and development assistance funding lines.
• Provide timely analysis of policy and legislative developments related to budget and appropriations process.
• Represent Save the Children’s policy priorities in relevant advocacy coalitions.
• Represent Save the Children’s policy priorities at meetings with Congressional offices and/or Administration officials.
• Develop and manage strategic relations with relevant congressional offices.
• Develop materials for advocacy and/or external engagement including fact sheets, policy statements, outside witness testimony, talking points for senior level staff and grassroots advocates, etc.
• Coordinate with Domestic Policy Team on appropriations advocacy across priority accounts.
• Plan and execute advocacy events as needed.
  
  

• Contribute to P&A’s general knowledge of political developments and dynamics.
• Contribute to implementation of the broader congressional relations strategy.
• Contribute to biweekly policy updates.
• Track and communicate relevant hearings, briefings, mark-ups, and other legislative developments for department colleagues.

• Serve as resource on budget and appropriations for other Save the Children departments and divisions, including SCAN, Impact & Evidence and Marketing & Growth.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Successful work experience in a Congressional office, or in an NGO, or Executive Branch position focused on congressional relations and/or advocacy
• Strong understanding of the appropriations process on Capitol Hill
• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver multiple projects and assignments, often with competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with direction, using informed time management and problem-solving
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English including policy-oriented writing, research and analytical skills
• This position may require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job.  The incumbent should maintain a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles.
  
  

• Experience working in large, complex matrixed organization
• Professional experience specifically focused on federal budget and appropriations
• Professional experience focused on international development issues
• Experience working in coalitions and networks.
  
  

We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal:

• 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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Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

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