Sr. Policy Analyst

About ZERO TO THREE

Founded in 1977, ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development. Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society with the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.

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We believe that how we do our work is as important as what we do. To learn more about ZERO TO THREE, please visit our website .

The Policy Center at ZERO TO THREE, a nonpartisan, research-based resource for policymakers and advocates focused on the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers, is seeking a Sr. Policy Analyst to develop and implement ZERO TO THREE's federal policy agenda and strategy on a range of issues, with lead responsibility for child welfare and mental health policy issues. The Sr.

Policy Analyst will represent ZERO TO THREE with Congress and the Administration; serve as a leading voice within coalitions; develop and review a variety of written policy, advocacy, and legislative products; monitor and provide input on relevant federal legislation and proposed rules; organize Capitol Hill briefings and other events; and work closely with government relations consultants to advance ZERO TO THREE's policy priorities and strategy.

This position contributes to the overall work of the Government Relations and Advocacy Team and the Policy Center, reporting to the Legislative Director and working in close collaboration across the team and organization. The successful candidate must live in the DC metropolitan area but is not required to work from ZERO TO THREE's Washington, DC office.

• Strategic Leadership — The Sr. Policy Analyst will work closely with the Legislative Director and the Sr. Director of Government Relations and Advocacy to develop and implement strategies to advance ZERO TO THREE's federal policy agenda, with a focus on child welfare issues and mental health (including perinatal, infant, and early childhood mental health). Identify and share opportunities for ZERO TO THREE to expand its policy impact and partnerships.
  
  Work collaboratively across the organization, particularly across the Government Relations and Advocacy Team and with the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Safe Babies teams, to ensure thoughtful integration and alignment of ZERO TO THREE's policy expertise into its federal policy agenda.

• Communication and Collaboration — Build and maintain strategic relationships with Congressional staff, relevant stakeholders, and coalition partners, and provide exceptional technical assistance to federal policymakers and staff, including responding to inquiries for input on legislative language, report language, and comments on legislation and regulations. Participate in the overall work of the Government Relations and Advocacy Team, such as submitting appropriations forms, analyzing and providing recommendations for sign-on letters and bill endorsements, and tracking and communicating legislative work.

• The Sr. Policy Analyst will collaborate with the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Team, Safe Babies Team, teammates, and colleagues to represent ZERO TO THREE and, in coordination with the Communications Team and the Director of Policy Research, communicate policy priorities effectively, write policy briefs, testimony, report language, blog posts, updates for an electronic newsletter, and other written materials for a variety of audiences, including Congress, the Administration, and advocates.
  
  Act as an external voice and representative for ZERO TO THREE, leveraging knowledge to amplify impact through presentations at Congressional briefings, hearings, conferences, and meetings. Coordinate with ZERO TO THREE colleagues to organize briefings, webinars, meetings, conference calls and other events for policymakers and stakeholders; contribute to grant proposals and reports to funders; and work with Communications staff and the Policy Center team to prepare responses to time-sensitive media…