State Policy Lead: Substance Use Prevention & Treatment

Dc-Aapor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Pew Charitable Trusts in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Associate, State Policy, for the Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Initiative. You will work with Pew teams to guide state policy efforts through rigorous research, stakeholder outreach, and policy analysis.

The role emphasizes developing evidence-based recommendations, coordinating state campaigns, and communicating complex policy issues to diverse audiences. Hybrid schedule with in-office core days and telework flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy or health-related discipline is required.
• Experience developing and implementing state-based policy campaigns.
• Experience writing policy reports, briefs, and testimony.
• Strong analytic and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead state policy engagements to inform legislation and regulation via research and analysis.
• Organize stakeholder meetings, webinars, and events to inform policymakers.
• Develop evidence-based policy recommendations to expand access to treatment.
• Collaborate across Pew departments to support state policy engagements.

Skills

Policy analysis

Strategic planning

Project management

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Nonpartisan policy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Pew Charitable Trusts in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Associate, State Policy, for the Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Initiative. You will work with Pew teams to guide state policy efforts through rigorous research, stakeholder outreach, and policy analysis.

The role emphasizes developing evidence-based recommendations, coordinating state campaigns, and communicating complex policy issues to diverse audiences. Hybrid schedule with in-office core days and telework flexibility is offered.