Specialist, Congressional Policy & Advocacy (Remote)

The physical location for the candidate selected must reside in Washington D.C.  

WHO WE ARE

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way by funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S.  Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others!  We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization.  It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

What you will be doing in the role of a Specialist, Congressional Policy & Advocacy

Empowered by our expansive grassroots network, Komen is leading the fight for those impacted by breast cancer locally, in our states and in Washington, D.C. Komen works to identify, through a transparent and broad-based, intensive vetting and selection process, the advocacy issues that have the greatest potential impact on Komen’s mission.

The Specialist, Congressional Policy & Advocacy supports and promotes Susan G. Komen’s public policy & advocacy initiatives related to breast cancer and public health policy within Congress. This individual will assist in planning and executing federal congressional activities by representing the organization before Congress on issues prioritized by Komen's Center for Public Policy.  

What you will bring to the table

• Serves as subject matter expert and on the ground representative for Komen’s Center for Public Policy in the Washington, DC, working to advance Komen’s federal policy agenda with Congress. 
• Provides expert input into legislative strategy development including analysis of legislative landscape, development of advocacy targets, etc.
• Assists with the management of relationships with members of Congress and their staff, to establish open two-way communications that advance Komen’s goals.
• Researches and tracks current and emerging federal issues, budgets, programs, and legislation that affect Komen, its constituents, and the cancer community.
• Monitors and analyzes federal legislative activity relevant to assigned issue areas or stakeholders.
• Assists in developing messaging and resource materials for priority policy issues (e.g. toolkits, talking points, fact sheets, letters, action alerts). 
• Provides robust project management support for Komen’s Center for Public Policy efforts within the U.S. Congress. 
• Frequently represents Komen at meetings throughout the DMV and serves as liaison with assigned external partners, preparing reports to ensure leadership, consultants, and other Komen staff are kept informed. 
• Fosters and facilitates strategic partnership opportunities with members of Congress, their staff, relevant Caucuses, and other key stakeholders.
• Identifies, attends and reports back on relevant hearings, markups, briefings, or legislative events.
• Assists with the planning and execution of federal policy events (e.g. Congressional briefings, site visits, in-district meetings, targeted lobby days, receptions)
• Assists with federal lobbying compliance reporting.
• Promote an organizational culture that values trust, commitment to the mission, scientific integrity, and professional and organizational growth.
• Travel to staff/team meetings, local travel within the DC Metropolitan Area.
• All other duties as assigned. 

 We know you will have and be able to

• Bachelor’s Degree: Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Government Affairs, Communications  
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive professional policy experience at the federal level working with members of the U.S. House of Representatives and/or Senate.
• Extensive knowledge about the federal legislative and budget processes.
• Ability to work with policymakers and staff of all ideologies.
• Strong written communication, verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required for effective interaction with policymakers, volunteers and other high-profile persons.
• Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic policy landscape.
• Solid organizational skills and advanced-level proficiency with MS Office products. 

We would love if you also have

• Experience working for or with patient advocacy organizations.
• Working knowledge of the breast cancer public policy and advocacy environment. 
• Ability to synthesize complex policy concepts and communicate these concepts to non-experts.
• Excellent program management abilities including strong planning, execution and time management skills

So, what's in it for you?

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures.   Approximate annual salary of $56,000- $75,000, exact compensation ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, experience and geographic location. Additionally, this is what Komen provides away from the computer:

• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Unlimited Flexible Paid Time Off plus scheduled holidays
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more!

Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction.  Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market.  Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department. 

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for people without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.  Additionally, we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective, and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

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The physical location for the candidate selected must remain within the contiguous United States.  In the event a move is expected to occur by the candidate selected, it must be pre-approved by Komen's HR team prior to the move.