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Principal, Policy Development - Emerging Science

Washington, District of Columbia, USFull-time$150k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-12
Based in United States

Core

Lead development of policy recommendations and oversee a portfolio of priority policy issues to guide ACS CAN's advocacy agenda at state, federal, and local levels.

Role type

Senior policy director (legislative advocacy)

Builds

Public policy positions, special reports, and legislative responses for policymakers

Domain

Public policy / Health advocacy

Required skills

Public policy analysis, legislative process knowledge, strategic partnership development, media relations, report writing, portfolio management

Preferred skills

Master's degree or Juris Doctorate, 10+ years of state/federal policy experience, nonprofit advocacy background

Responsibilities

Oversee portfolio of priority policy issues, develop special reports for policymakers, analyze legislative proposals and regulations, serve as policy expert for media inquiries

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC