Lead Associate, Global Development Policy (P2)

Save the Children

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 worlds hardest-to-reach places over 100 countries including the U.S. No matter what your role is when you join Save the Children youre creating positive irreversible change for children and the future we all share.

The Role

As a Lead Associate Global Development Policy youll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will provide policy and technical support for Save the Childrens 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 Childrens policy and advocacy work on other priority global development issues as assigned. This position reports to the Managing Director Global Development Policy.

Location

Hybrid Washington DC office

What Youll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Coordinate and implement advocacy to Congress and administration on foreign assistance budget and appropriations (60%)

• 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 Childrens policy priorities in relevant advocacy coalitions.
• Represent Save the Childrens 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.
  
  

Actively contribute to P&As broader congressional relations strategy (30%)

• Contribute to P&As 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.

Internal coordination and communication (5%)

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

Perform other duties as necessary (5%)

Required qualifications for the role

• 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 think-tank 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 drivers license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles.
  
  

Preferred qualificationsfor the role

• 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.
  
  

Compensation

Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position dependent on candidate location:

• Geo 1 - NY Metro DC and other locations with labor costs significantly above national average: Target Salary for this position is $72250 - $80750 base salary

• Geo 2 - Locations around the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $65450 - $73150 base salary
• Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $59500 - $66500 base salary
  
  

The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on but not limited to relevant experience base salary of internal peers business sector and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).

About Us

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

Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you.

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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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