Policy Analyst

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives. Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission. Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seek a dynamic and effective Policy Analyst. This job reports to the Director, Public Policy on the Public Policy team, in the Research & Policy department in the External Affairs division of the national office. The Research & Policy division uses data-driven policy agendas to inform messaging for target audiences and advance access to sex education and health care. Travel: 0-10% domestic The Planned Parenthood cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission. Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. Purpose: Serve as a subject matter expert for key public policies that impact access to sexual and reproductive health care, coverage, and rights, with a focus on health care finance. Portfolio areas may include federal funding for reproductive health services, private and public insurance programs, drug pricing policies, and other policy areas related to the provision of safety-net health care. Engagement: Develops and maintains expertise in and tracks emerging and complex issues related to health care finance, coverage, health care delivery, health system reform, and sexual and reproductive health and rights, including identifying industry trends and conducting detailed, specific analysis of federal and state regulations, guidance, and legislation. Develops and implements short and long term advocacy strategies to advance proactive policy in the portfolio area and to secure, protect, and expand access to sexual and reproductive health services and providers through an equity lens. Writes for a variety of audiences and produces memoranda, fact sheets, issue briefs, toolkits, and other materials that detail specific public policies and their impact on sexual and reproductive health care. Drafts and edits comments on behalf of Planned Parenthood organizations in response to federal and state regulations and subregulations. Advances progress on multiple projects with competing deadlines. Delivery: Collaborates and consults with other national office teams, departments, and divisions to advance administrative advocacy around assigned portfolio areas. Partners with the legislative affairs team to analyze legislative proposals and support Congressional advocacy efforts. Provides technical assistance and facilitates the development of policy advocacy strategies for Planned Parenthood affiliates to aid in their efforts to improve access to health care at the state level. Builds and maintains relationships with coalition partners and government officials. Engages in PPFA and Action Fund’s lobbying and Action Fund’s electoral efforts as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Knowledge of federal or state government processes in developing policy, particularly administrative and regulatory policy. Knowledge of key public policies that impact access to sexual and reproductive health care, coverage, and rights. Familiarity with federal health funding programs and health care finance required. Willingness and ability to conduct proactive research to become fully competent in applicable issues when necessary. Minimum of 3-5 years of policy-related work experience. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Understanding of the health care delivery system and safety net provider networks preferred. Experience implementing federal or state advocacy strategies to influence policy is a plus. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Proven ability to move multiple projects forward quickly, accurately, independently, and collaboratively while meeting deadlines. Commitment to health care access and the Planned Parenthood mission. Appreciation and sensitivity to diverse groups and cultural differences.

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