Public Policy Lead – Health & Addiction Policy (Hybrid)

Truth Initiative; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

Truth Initiative seeks a Manager of Public Policy to join the Public Policy team in Washington, DC, advancing policy priorities through research, analysis, and strategic engagement. The role focuses on nicotine, tobacco, substance use, cannabis, and related public health issues, translating complex developments into actionable insights.

The position emphasizes collaboration with external partners and internal teams, producing policy reports and education materials to support advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a related field or substantial professional experience in public policy or health policy.
• 5-7 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, health policy, or policy analysis.
• Experience in substance use prevention, opioid, cannabis, addiction treatment, or tobacco control policy.
• Experience monitoring federal/state legislative/regulatory activity.
• Excellent research, writing, and policy communication skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation, regulations, and public health data.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, research, and analyze federal, state, and local legislation and policy developments related to nicotine, tobacco, substance use, cannabis, opioids, and public health issues.
• Identify policy trends and opportunities for organizational engagement and public education.
• Produce analyses, briefs, fact sheets, regulatory summaries, white papers, and reports.
• Draft and support formal comments to federal and state agencies.
• Synthesize literature and data into actionable policy recommendations.
• Attend hearings, regulatory meetings, and policy briefings; report findings.

Skills

Policy research

Policy analysis

Public health policy

Writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy / Public Health / Health Policy / Political Science

Job description

Truth Initiative seeks a Manager of Public Policy to join the Public Policy team in Washington, DC, advancing policy priorities through research, analysis, and strategic engagement. The role focuses on nicotine, tobacco, substance use, cannabis, and related public health issues, translating complex developments into actionable insights.

The position emphasizes collaboration with external partners and internal teams, producing policy reports and education materials to support advocacy efforts.