unidosus

unidosus

Senior Policy Advisor, Health

Washington, DC · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$104k-$125kDetected 48 days ago
Project ManagementProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementPublic HealthResearchCommunicationWriting

About the role

  • About UnidosUS UnidosUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that serves as the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization.
  • Since 1968, we have built a stronger America by creating opportunities for Latinos and breaking down barriers to expand economic and social progress for all.
  • For more information on UnidosUS, visit www.unidosus.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and Threads.

Requirements

  • A demonstrated ability to assess strategic strengths and weaknesses of possible advocacy strategies.
  • Experience communicating policy ideas in public settings such as coalition meetings, congressional hearings and briefings, major conferences, and media interviews.
  • Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Latino community.
  • Additional in-office days may be required as needed.

Nice to have

  • Juris Doctor or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Spanish-language fluency.
  • Familiarity with nutrition and food security issues.
  • Skill with quantitative analysis and the manipulation of microdata.
  • Experience working on Capitol Hill, the Executive Branch or in state-level legislatures or agencies.
  • Familiarity with federal and non-federal budget processes.
  • Experience managing staff.
  • Skills and Abilities

Skills

  • Steadfast commitment to UnidosUS mission, vision, and values (Excellence, Respeto, Accountability).
  • Ethics-- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust; works with integrity; and upholds organizational values.

Compensation

  • $104,000-$125,000
  • Essential Functions:
  • Policy Analyses and Advocacy
  • Draft, edit, and publish a range of policy analyses, such as issue briefs, white papers, reports, and blog posts, using primary and secondary research sources.
  • Represent UnidosUS in high-visibility settings, including appearances before Congress, the Executive Branch, state legislators and agencies, national conferences, and the media.
  • Provide support to the Director to ensure quality performance on grants, including grant reporting, performance management, and funder relations including fundraising.

Benefits

  • The Senior Policy Advisor, Health will join UnidosUS's Policy and Advocacy team.
  • The Senior Policy Advisor, Health will be responsible for researching and writing policy publications while supporting the development of broader collective team products.
  • Analyze health policy issues affecting the Latino community and produce policy recommendations that take into account prospects for success.
  • Lead and participate in coalitions of experts, advocates, and other stakeholders addressing health issues important to Latinos.

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