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Planned Parenthood Federation of America · 3 months ago

Vice President, Political and Legislative Affairs

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$235K/yr - $250K/yr

15+ years exp

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the nation's leading provider and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care. They are seeking a Vice President of Political & Legislative Affairs to lead their federal political and legislative engagement strategy, managing relationships with Congress and advancing reproductive freedom.

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Responsibilities

Lead the strategic direction of PPFA & Action Fund’s legislative affairs to protect and expand reproductive freedom and ensure the organizations maintain their power, presence, and influence in Washington, D.C

Manage the Political & Legislative Affairs team—a high-impact, forward-looking unit focused on PPFA & Action Fund’s legislative affairs and strategic partnerships with cross-movement allies and the Action Fund’s political committee engagement

Shape and execute PPFA and Action Fund’s congressional engagement strategy in partnership with the National Director of Legislative Affairs, including crafting policy messaging, organizing Hill briefings, and deploying executive leadership during key legislative moments

Align cross-movement coalition efforts with legislative and political strategy in collaboration with the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships

Expand and deepen the Action Fund’s engagement with national political committees, including the DNC, DSCC, and DCCC, in partnership with the Senior Political Director, building strategic relationships that advance shared priorities and grow long-term power—particularly for BIPOC and low-income communities

Partner with the Action Fund’s Vice President for Organizing, Elections, and Campaigns to align the Action Fund’s legislative and electoral strategies, and ensure the effective deployment of coordinated campaign efforts that center patients and communities most impacted

Lead and provide oversight over three teams - Strategic Partnerships (work with target constituencies and movement partners), Legislative Affairs (develop and manage PPFA and Action Funds legislative strategies before Congress), and the Political Affairs team

Work closely with the Office of the President and CEO to identify strategic opportunities for the PPFA & Action Fund President & CEO to engage with members of Congress, political leaders, and key partners

Provide counsel and support to ensure the President & CEO maintains a visible and influential presence in Washington, cultivating relationships that advance PPFA & Action Fund’s legislative agenda and Action Fund’s political agenda

Work with the Action Fund’s Vice President for Organizing, Elections, and Campaigns to maximize the impact of Action Fund’s policy and legislative work toward electoral goals and strategy

Coordinate and leverage PPFA and Action Fund’s engagement with members of Congress and cross-movement partners and Action Fund’s engagement with political committees to advance PPFA and Action Fund’s legislative priorities and Action Fund’s political priorities and ensure the organizations remain a year-round presence in Washington, D.C

Engage and collaborate with local Planned Parenthood organizations’ leadership to support their participation in federal advocacy and political activities, providing strategic guidance and ensuring alignment with national priorities and guardrails

Serve as one of the Action Fund’s key liaison to national political committees (e.g., DNC, DSCC, DCCC) and represent the Action Fund in high-level political and coalition spaces to advance shared goals and expand its influence across the broader progressive movement

Serve as a visible and trusted PPFA & Action Fund public spokesperson for the organization in political, legislative, and coalition forums, including media appearances, briefings, and national convening

Partner with PPFA’s Litigation and Law team to align legal strategy with legislative priorities and ensure coordinated responses to legal and regulatory threats

Collaborate with members of the PPFA and Action Fund Boards to inform and support their understanding of federal legislative dynamics, each organization’s role in national advocacy efforts, and political opportunities

Drive the socialization and execution of the President & CEO’s vision and the Planned Parenthood mission to elected officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders to drive policy and regulatory change

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive issue campaigns—both defensive and proactive—that leverage the full power of the organizations (organizing, media, digital, affiliate engagement, data, brand, partnerships, and executive leadership) to advance policy goals, build movement, and grow the Planned Parenthood brand

Develop and implement strategies that maximize policy-based healthcare financing opportunities to protect and expand access to Planned Parenthood health center services

Ensure seamless integration across state policy, organizing, advocacy, and litigation teams to build nimble, coordinated strategies that align with national policy objectives while meeting the distinct needs of states and regions

Provide strategic counsel to the President & CEO and collaborate across executive and senior leadership to support Planned Parenthood’s long-term political positioning and impact

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Political leadershipLegislative strategyReproductive health policyStrategic planningDigital mobilizationTeam managementSystems thinkingAgile leadershipConflict resolutionCommunication skills

Required

15+ years of progressive experience in political leadership, issue advocacy, organizing, and/or electoral campaign strategy, including team management, strategic planning, training, and conflict resolution through a racial equity lens required

10+ years experience of managing people and teams required

Preferred

10+ years in senior leadership roles, ideally within national advocacy, political, or movement organizations, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams toward shared goals preferred

Deep understanding of federal and state legislative and administrative processes, substantive expertise in reproductive health policy—particularly abortion access and care–preferred

Extensive political relationships and trusted networks across government, advocacy, and movement ecosystems, with the ability to leverage them for influence and rapid mobilization

Demonstrated ability to build alignment across diverse stakeholders, including legal, organizing, communications, affiliates, and executive leadership to drive integrated campaign strategies

Exceptional communication and strategic influence skills, with experience advising executive leadership, representing the Office of the President, and engaging with high-level external partners

Strong systems thinker and adaptive leader, able to navigate complexity, lead through change, and respond effectively in dynamic, high-pressure environments

Working fluency in digital mobilization and data-informed political strategy, including leveraging online platforms, digital organizing, and real-time analytics to drive advocacy

Demonstrated success in setting clear priorities and driving a results-oriented agenda aligned with long-term organizational strategy

Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, with an agile and flexible leadership style

Available for rapid response and off-hours engagement during political escalations, crises, or moments of strategic opportunity