Policy Consultant – Contract Role, Reproductive Healthcare
Job Description:• Monitor activity related to federal programs, initiatives, rules, and regulations• Provide detailed summary and analysis to internal stakeholders; draft public comments• Lead efforts in Congress to advance specific legislative and funding priorities• Maintain and build Congressional relationships and execute specific activities with Congressional offices• Support state policy work as needed• Support other special projects as neededRequirements:• Direct federal policy and advocacy experience• Technical expertise in Medicaid and/or domestic family planning• Ability to synthesize technical policy information for non-policy audiences• Political acumen and a demonstrated track record of advancing policy priorities on both sides of the aisle• Relevant relationships that could help to advance Upstream’s mission• Previous experience supporting clients on temporary, fixed-term engagements• State policy experience a plus• Must be comfortable and able to participate in an on-camera culture during meetingsBenefits:• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision• Life insurance• Long and short term disability• 401K with a match• Generous vacation, personal, sick and holiday time off• Parental leave• Professional development• Fitness and cell phone allowance for all part-time employees who work a minimum of 24 hours per week.Apply tot his job