Policy Integration Director -Social Security

OATS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AARP, the nation’s leading nonprofit for 50-plus Americans, seeks a Policy Integration Director–Social Security in Washington, DC. You will lead development and integration of Social Security policy, coordinate rapid-response initiatives, and produce analyses and briefing materials for executives and the Board.

You’ll partner across departments to shape advocacy and communicate policy positions with clarity and impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Social Security policy.
• Advanced or graduate degree in Public Policy, Economics, Data Sciences, Statistics, Law, or related field.
• Proven subject-matter expert in Social Security policy.
• Experienced in analyzing federal legislative and regulatory proposals, providing objective policy analysis to shape national discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to illustrate the anticipated impact of various Social Security reform proposals.
• Skilled communicator, with extensive publication record and experience speaking before technical and nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of the organization's public policies in strategic portfolio areas (health security, financial resilience and/or consumer/livable communities) and integrates policy across the enterprise to empower departments to deliver on the values embedded in our policy positions.
• Serves as thought leader to continue to position the organization as leading authority on aging.
• Presents policy recommendations to the Board for review, consideration, and approval, utilizing deep knowledge base on issues, highly effective analytic ability, and written and verbal communication skills, and collaborates with senior management in the development of strategic plans.
• Maintains broad subject‑matter expertise across strategic portfolio areas of focus and represents the organization at key forums, meetings, and advisory boards. Operates as key internal and external thought leader in driving new and innovative policy approaches across the organization.
• Prioritizes continuous learning on principles and practices of equity and inclusion to ensure these are embedded in all policy development and integration work.
• Serves as an everyday innovator in developing new solutions and methods to achieve significant social impact.

Skills

Social Security policy

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Education

Advanced/Public policy degree

Job description

Overview

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest‑circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.

AARP’s Policy, Research and International Affairs leads the development and communication of AARP’s public policies and, research and insights on the issues that matter to people 50-plus.

Policy Integration Director‑Social Security leads the development, integration, and advancement of Social Security policy strategy, ensuring the organization remains a trusted authority on aging and retirement issues. Directs rapid-response policy initiatives and the creation of high‑impact briefing materials, analyses, and visual content to address emerging legislative and regulatory developments. Partners across the enterprise to align policy priorities with organizational goals, enabling departments to effectively advocate for and communicate policy positions. Conducts complex policy research and analysis, develops innovative policy solutions, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to shape public policy campaigns and advocacy strategies. Cultivates strategic relationships with government, industry, and thought leaders to inform and influence policy direction while strengthening the organization’s voice on key Social Security issues.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of the organization's public policies in strategic portfolio areas (health security, financial resilience and/or consumer/livable communities) and integrates policy across the enterprise to empower departments to deliver on the values embedded in our policy positions.
• Serves as thought leader to continue to position the organization as leading authority on aging.
• Presents policy recommendations to the Board for review, consideration, and approval, utilizing deep knowledge base on issues, highly effective analytic ability, and written and verbal communication skills, and collaborates with senior management in the development of strategic plans.
• Maintains broad subject‑matter expertise across strategic portfolio areas of focus and represents the organization at key forums, meetings, and advisory boards. Operates as key internal and external thought leader in driving new and innovative policy approaches across the organization.
• Prioritizes continuous learning on principles and practices of equity and inclusion to ensure these are embedded in all policy development and integration work.
• Serves as an everyday innovator in developing new solutions and methods to achieve significant social impact.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant experience in Social Security policy.
• Advanced or graduate degree in Public Policy, Economics, Data Sciences, Statistics, Law, or a related field. Doctorate level preferred.
• Proven track record as a subject‑matter expert in Social Security policy.
• Experienced in analyzing federal legislative and regulatory proposals, providing objective policy analysis to shape national discussions and inform the organization’s strategic engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and illustrate the anticipated impact of various Social Security reform proposals.
• This involves working with results of projection models and the ability to both write for a public audience and visually display the projections.
• Skilled communicator, with extensive publication record and experience speaking before technical and nontechnical audiences

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company‑funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance‑based and peer‑based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.