Disability Policy Director | Capitol Hill Advocate

Association of University Centers on Disabilities; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Policy Manager or Policy Director to lead policy strategy and federal advocacy efforts, building partnerships with congressional staff, federal agencies, and AUCD network centers.

The role emphasizes analysis of legislation, preparation of testimony, and leadership in policy communication while guiding outreach to diverse disability communities and corporate partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science, education, administration, public policy, law, or a related field required.
• Master's degree or Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute policy and governmental relations strategy, ensuring lived experience perspectives are represented across advocacy platforms.
• Serve as a key voice on Capitol Hill and with partners to advance organizational goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with UCEDDs, LENDs, and IDDRCs network members.
• Articulate policy positions in briefing papers, testimony, AUCD publications, and online platforms.
• Partner with internal teams to embed policy education across funded projects and communications.

Skills

Public policy

Legislative advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Testimony preparation

Leadership & supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or JD

Job description

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Policy Manager or Policy Director to lead policy strategy and federal advocacy efforts, building partnerships with congressional staff, federal agencies, and AUCD network centers.

The role emphasizes analysis of legislation, preparation of testimony, and leadership in policy communication while guiding outreach to diverse disability communities and corporate partners.