Director, Public Policy & Advocacy

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation.

Title:Director, Public Policy & Advocacy

Location: Washington, DC or Remote

Reports To: VP, Strategic Engagement

Classification: Full-time, exempt

TheDirector of Public Policy&Advocacywill provide strategic leadership to elevate and expand the Foundation's national policy and advocacy presence, serving as a senior advocate and thought leader in advancing the Foundation's mission. This role will drive high-level engagement with U.S. policymakers and stakeholders to champion key priorities-including the elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS, addressing childhood tuberculosis, sustaining a robust U.S. global HIV response, and advancing other core elements of EGPAF's strategic agenda.

Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Engagement, the DirectorofPublic Policy and Advocacy willmanage a U.S.-basedteamfocusedon U.S. and global policy and advocacy issues and will collaborate withglobalPublic Policy and Advocacy colleagues. The role will also collaborateonpublic policy components of key technicaland operational issueswith DC-basedand globaltechnical staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs and overseesthe design, development,implementation, and measurementof key public policyand advocacystrategies forthe Foundation's legislative and regulatory US-based priorities related to HIV/AIDS, children's health,global and domesticresearch, operationalissuesand other strategic policy areas for the Foundation.
• IdentifiesandpromulgatesU.S. public policy positions on key issues that will accelerate the elimination of pediatric AIDS.
• AnalyzesHIV/AIDS andglobalhealthissues forpublic policy implications and draftssubstantivematerials explaining significance of those findings,such asone-pagers, talking points for senior Foundation leadership, issue briefs, policy reports, and journal articles.
• Develops and advances legislative proposalsto strengthen U.S. leadership on global HIV and global health, working with policymakers, coalitions, and partners to shape policy language, build support, and drive enactment.
• Buildsandmaintainskey relationships with the Administration, Congress, and other international NGOs and partners.
• Provideshigh-levelpolicyupdates,researchand recommendations tothe Vice President ofStrategic EngagementandExecutive Leadershipteam membersonthe U.S. global health policy and political environment.
• Positionsthe Foundation as a leader on pediatric HIV/AIDS issues on Capitol Hill andin coalition efforts related todomestic and global HIV/AIDSissuesand the broader global health portfolio.
• Directsand overseesFoundation-sponsored and co-sponsorededucationalevents including briefings, and Congressional learning tours.
• Leads and actively contributes to coalitions focused on global HIV, global health, and foreignassistance, fostering collaboration across sectors, aligning policy positions, and driving unified action to influence U.S. global health policy and funding priorities.
• Works closely withStrategic Engagementstaff to help developstrong externalmessagingto developstrong external messaging that effectively positions effectivelyposition the Foundation, includingcraftingstoriesthat appeal to policymakers and issue leaders.
• Providesexpert insight to the media-both on background and on the record-on critical policy issues, helping shape public understanding and narrative.
• Representsthe Foundation atkey stakeholder events and activities.
• Representsthe Public Policy and Advocacy department in cross-departmental collaboration efforts to ensure that public policy and advocacy priorities are in line with and are reflected in the outputs of other departments.
• Provides training and capacity building on relevant public policy and advocacy issues,initiativesand tactics,including forFoundation leadership.
• SupportingFoundation'sefforts togeneratebroad andsustainable resources for EGPAF's policy and advocacy efforts.

• 15years of experience in public policyand governmental affairs, at least five of which in global health and development policy and advocacy.
• Specialized knowledge of the political dynamics surrounding U.S. HIV congressional and administrative policy issues.
• Extensive experience working with Hill staff, the Administration, and/or international NGOs, withdemonstrableestablished working relationships.
• Proven successin designing,implementing, and measuring the impact ofoverarching advocacy strategies to inform and/orinfluence U.S. health policies.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills; regarded as a seasoned expert in the field asdemonstratedby publications/presentations
• Ability to work comfortably as part ofasmallteamwith occasional overlap in issues/responsibilities

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is $115,378 (minimum) to $144,238 (midpoint) annually in the Washington, DC Metro area. For US-based remote staff, EGPAF uses geographical ranges that are based on the candidate's location and the associated cost of labor.Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as qualifications, experience and training, education and certifications, internal equity, external market data, and budget.

Benefits

EGPAF offers a comprehensive range of benefits tailored to each country. Benefits in the US include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision, flexible spending accounts, 403b retirement plan (5% matching employer contribution), pre-tax commuter benefit, paid time off (15 days per year for 1-3 years of service, 20 days per year for 4+ years of service), sick leave (7 days per year), person days (2 per year), and 11 public holidays.

EGPAF is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability or genetic information (including family medical history or genetic tests or services), or any other basis protected by law.In addition to country law requirements, EGPAF complies with US laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.