Policy & Legislative Analyst - Government Affairs

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But if you’re the kind of person who also cares about making an impact and serving our nation’s wounded warriors and their families, then you’re exactly the kind of person we’re looking for.

Change the life of someone who served their country, and join an organization that not only supports you, but empowers you to make that change a reality.

When you join the Wounded Warrior Project family, you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Policy and Legislative Analyst Specialist supports members of the Government and Community Relations team in their work to advance WWP’s legislative and advocacy in Congress. The Policy and Legislative Analyst conducts research, tracks legislation, attends congressional hearings, and assists with strategy development. The primary responsibility for the Policy and Legislative Analyst is to track, review, and analyze federal legislative and regulatory matters, and changing laws to determine how legislation may affect wounded, ill, or injured Warriors, family support members, and caregiver.

Support the Government and Community Relations team to advance WWP advocacy priorities and inform on WWP public policy positions.

Attend and report on congressional hearings, briefings, legislation mark-ups, federal agency meetings, non-profit community engagements, and military and Veteran-related policies to senior WWP leadership as necessary.

Track, analyze, and report on federal legislation and regulations that impact veterans, service members, military families, and caregivers for internal and external audiences.

Conduct research on veteran policy through legislative analysis, meeting with congressional staff, and engaging Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs Officials.

Prepare reports on federal legislative and regulatory matters of interest to WWP.

Organize and manage a repository of WWP public policy positions, research, internal memoranda, and other materials related to legislation, advocacy letters, and other communication methods.

Manage the development of congressional testimony, congressional roundtable remarks and talking points, and federal agency rulemaking comments, to include testifying before congressional audiences.

Assist with development, updating, and monitoring of WWP Government Affairs team’s external engagements and background materials.

Support the Government and Community Relations Directors to develop and implement advocacy campaigns for high-priority policy initiatives at the federal and state levels, specifically tailored to the issue to maximize success.

Prepare internal and external communications, e.g., drafting emails, reports, memos, and presentations, and other internal and external communications.

Coordinate cross-organizational communication with WWP program management to support and inform on policy initiatives.

Collect and analyze data to assist the GCR team in their decision-making and in reporting to leadership the activities and results. Compile and analyze data to identify and track trends.

Coordinate engagements, working groups, roundtables, and meetings.

Assist in the development of meeting agendas, slide decks and basic meeting materials in advance of meetings.

Assist with execution of WWP Government and Community Relations external events to promote WWP’s legislative priorities and other related purposes.

Develop community support for WWP and effectively communicate WWP’s history, mission, vision, and the benefits of WWP programs and services, and inspire others to become involved with and support WWP.

Represent WWP at events, meetings, discussions, hearings, and conferences.  Provide written summaries and recommendations to Government and Community Relations team.

Other duties as assigned.

Working understanding of the legislative process, public policy, and current policy and advocacy issues.

Highly motivated, passionate, and creative team player with demonstrated understanding of Wounded Warrior Project and its mission, values, programs, and services.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated research and writing capabilities.

Good organizational and time management skills, demonstrating the ability adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines while work independently with limited supervision.

Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze information and recommend creative, practical, solutions.

Strong understanding of military service organization (MSO) and veteran service organization (VSO) community needs, concerns, and issues.

Demonstrated ability to establish working relationships with WWP teammates to advance the mission and advocacy priorities and inform them about WWP public policy positions.

Strong relationship-building skills with a thorough understanding of relationship management and partnering.

Demonstrated the ability to manage sensitive matters with diplomacy, and confidentiality, and build effective working relationships with diverse individuals.

Effective presentation skills. Confident communicator, with demonstrated ability to present information effectively to large audiences, small groups, and individuals, and facilitate discussion, serving as a strong effective representative of WWP.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Professional presence and demeanor.

High energy level. Self- starter; willing to take initiative.

Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements

Two years of experience in advocacy, policy, or legislative affairs or research.

Preferences

Two years of military experience or working with veteran’s or military service organizations.

Two years of experience working with a non-profit organization.

Two years of experience working in a Congressional office, an Executive branch office, or with a lobby firm.

EDUCATION

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in political science, business, management, communication, or other relevant field of study. Equivalent combination of education, experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of degree..

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General office environment; temperature controlled.

Up to 30% travel.

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Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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