ZERO TO THREE · 9 hours ago
Sr. Policy Analyst
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expZERO TO THREE is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to the well-being and development of infants and toddlers. The Sr. Policy Analyst will develop and implement the organization's federal policy agenda, focusing on child welfare and mental health, while representing ZERO TO THREE with Congress and collaborating with various stakeholders to advance policy priorities.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement ZERO TO THREE’s federal policy agenda and strategy on a range of issues, with lead responsibility for child welfare and mental health policy issues
Represent ZERO TO THREE with Congress and the Administration
Serve as a leading voice within coalitions
Develop and review a variety of written policy, advocacy, and legislative products
Monitor and provide input on relevant federal legislation and proposed rules
Organize Capitol Hill briefings and other events
Work closely with government relations consultants to advance ZERO TO THREE’s policy priorities and strategy
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
Build and maintain strategic and productive relationships with Congressional staff, relevant stakeholders, and coalition partners
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
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
Join forces with the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Team, Safe Babies Team, teammates, and colleagues to represent ZERO TO THREE
Effectively communicate policy priorities, and succinctly and effectively write policy briefs, testimony, report language, blog posts, updates for an electronic newsletter, and other written materials for a variety of audiences, including Congress, the Administration, and advocates
Act as an engaged and thoughtful external voice and representative for ZERO TO THREE
Coordinate with ZERO TO THREE colleagues to organize briefings, webinars, meetings, conference calls and other events for policymakers and other stakeholders
Contribute to grant proposals and reports to funders
Prepare responses to time sensitive media opportunities
Demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of the child welfare and court systems and/or mental health policy issues
Provide real-time analysis and assessment of the policy and political landscape
Provide informed insights based on thorough equity-centered analysis
Articulate the impact of proposed and existing federal legislation, regulations, and other activities of federal agencies and of initiatives of other national organizations
Recommend appropriate actions to internal stakeholders
Ensure legislative, regulatory, and other policy positions and priorities fully reflect ZERO TO THREE’s values and commitment to racial equity
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the departments
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's degree in public policy, social work, psychology, early childhood education, or a related field; Masters degree preferred; relevant experience will be considered in lieu of higher education
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
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Company
ZERO TO THREE
ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit organization.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$50.7MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesBlue Meridian Partners
2022-09-06Grant· $4.2M
2022-04-14Undisclosed· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Candace Winkler
Chief Dev and Strategy Officer
Janice Im
Chief Program Officer
Recent News
ZERO TO THREE
2025-03-24
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