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 needed Requirements: • 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 meetings Benefits: • 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