Specialist, Policy (Washington, DC / Hybrid)

Feeding America; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Feeding America in Washington, DC, is seeking a Specialist, Policy to support policy research and analysis across federal nutrition programs such as TEFAP, CSFP, SNAP and related health care priorities. The role collaborates with the Government Relations team to draft analyses, briefings, and stakeholder materials, and to engage with federal agencies to advance hunger-relief priorities.

The position involves developing data dashboards, monitoring legislation, and coordinating policy strategies,

Qualifications

• Strong analysis and research skills.
• Knowledge of Capitol Hill and legislative and administrative processes is beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse audiences.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines, and think creatively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Supports development of tools and resources for audiences including Government Relations team and policymakers, focusing on federal nutrition programs like TEFAP, CSFP, and SNAP.
• Monitors federal policies and assists in legislative engagement with policymakers.
• Develops and coordinates strategies to engage government agencies to improve operations of federal nutrition programs.
• Supports network-level policy engagement and advocacy with input from Government Relations.
• Develops data dashboards and visual products using tools like Tableau to support priorities.

Skills

Analysis & research

Capitol Hill knowledge

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Public policy

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Tools

Tableau

Smartsheet

Quorum

Job description

Work. Serve. Thrive.

Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in peoples' lives. Working at Feeding America is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission. We are innovative, mission-focused, diverse, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results.

Feeding America is the nation’s largest charity and the leading domestic hunger-relief charity in the United States. Our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.

This is a hybrid position based out of Feeding America’s Washington, DC office location . At Feeding America, we believe in offering a flexible work environment. Employees can be in the office an average of 2 - 3 days a week (when not travelling for work) and work from home on other days. Employees also have access to a 30-day “work anywhere” program during the course of each calendar year that can be combined with PTO and/or holidays.

Learn more about Feeding America here.

The Opportunity

The Specialist, Policy supports key policy research and analysis and engages in policy resource development in support of Feeding America’s policy priorities. Responsibilities include analyzing federal and state nutrition program policy, utilizing federal and state nutrition program data, coordinating key information from the Feeding America network, partners and government agencies on programs impacting individuals facing food insecurity and positioning Feeding America as the leading authority on hunger and hunger-related issues.

Compensation

Here at Feeding America national organization, equality is central to our mission and is an integral part of our compensation policies and structures. As such, we maintain transparent salary ranges and clearly defined practices for how our team, including new hire salary offers, moves through these ranges. You can expect us to offer the best salary up front based on these clearly defined pay practices with little room for negotiation. We make exceptions for highly experienced (multiple years of at-level experience) new hires in accordance with our pay practices. Once hired, employees have the opportunity to progress through salary ranges via regular merit increases and step promotions.

Salary Range: $90,515 - $95,515 Based on Experience.

Benefits:

A comprehensive list of benefits available to full-time employees can be found here.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the development of tools and resources that are relied upon by a wide-range of audiences, including the Government Relations team, network members, Feeding America leadership, external organizations and policymakers – with a focus on federal nutrition programs like TEFAP, CSFP, child nutrition programs, SNAP and more, as well as healthcare policy and other root cause issues that neighbors tell us they need to end hunger and thrive.
• Monitors federal policies and legislation affecting Feeding America, emergency food providers, and people facing hunger including helping draft legislative analysis, regulatory comments, testimony, webinars and presentations as necessary; and assists in legislative engagement with policymakers, as necessary, to increase food, funds and resources.
• Develops, monitors and coordinates implementation of a strategy to engage government agencies to improve operation and efficiency of federal nutrition programs through regulatory and administrative action, working strategically with the national office and network for input on content and engagement.
• Supports the development and implementation of a strategy to assist the network with state-level policy engagement and advocacy with input from and in collaboration with the Government Relations team, especially as it relates to commodities, child nutrition and healthcare priorities.
• Supports data collection and maintenance of enterprise-wide data and messaging through development of data dashboards, fact sheets and other visual products using tools, such as Tableau, to support priorities.
• Supports the Manager of Policy and the Government Relations team to develop, implement and reassess policy priorities and to conduct analyses of relevant legislation and policy initiatives to advance Feeding America’s agenda.
• Assists collaboration with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to support the integration of policy positions and initiatives across Feeding America strategies and projects.
• Attends hearings, partner meetings and other essential information sessions to take notes and report back with the team.
• Drafts newsletter articles and PowerPoint slides about important government relations updates for our weekly government relations newsletter, monthly network webinars and to support other internal and external efforts.
• Works collaboratively with other Government Relations team members to execute all other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies, Experience and Certifications:

• Strong analysis and research skills.
• Knowledge of Capitol Hill and legislative and administrative process.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative and administrative processes is beneficial
• Handling administrative components such as managing and maintaining calendar invites, agenda setting and communication for reoccurring projects/ events
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated interest in working on public policies affecting people facing hunger, especially those most disproportionally impacted.
• Strong project management and critical thinking skills, with the ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines and to think creatively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Competencies, Experience and Certifications:

• Experience with MS Office applications, virtual meeting facilitation and support, Tableau, Smartsheet and Quorum or other legislative tracking platforms preferred.

Required Leadership Competencies:

• Fosters an Enterprise Mindset
• Fosters an Open and Supportive Environment
• Leads with Accountability
• Collaborates Internally and Externally
• Focuses on People and Teams
• Manages Organization and Business Complexity
• Communicates with Impact and Influence

Feeding America’s goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. We intentionally seek out diverse perspectives and skills on our teams, knowing that it makes us stronger as an organization and better equipped to serve our neighbors in need. We encourage all individuals, including those from historically under-represented communities and individuals with lived experience of hunger, to apply.

Feeding America participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.