Director, Public Policy & Advocacy

Compensation: USD 115,578 – USD 144,238 yearly

Company Description
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child, or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us in our fight for an AIDS-free generation.

Job Description

Title: Director, Public Policy & Advocacy
Location: Washington, DC or Remote
Reports To: VP, Strategic Engagement
Classification: Full-time, exempt

The Director of Public Policy & Advocacy will provide strategic leadership to elevate and expand the Foundation’s national policy and advocacy presence, serving as a senior advocate and thought leader in advancing the Foundation’s mission. This role will drive high-level engagement with U.S. policymakers and stakeholders to champion key priorities—including the elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS, addressing childhood tuberculosis, sustaining a robust U.S. global HIV response, and advancing other core elements of EGPAF’s strategic agenda.

Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Engagement, the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy will manage a U.S.-based team focused on U.S. and global policy and advocacy issues and will collaborate with global Public Policy and Advocacy colleagues. The role will also collaborate on public policy components of key technical and operational issues with DC-based and global technical staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Directs and oversees the design, development, implementation, and measurement of key public policy and advocacy strategies for the Foundation’s legislative and regulatory U.S.-based priorities related to HIV/AIDS, children’s health, global and domestic research, operational issues, and other strategic policy areas.

Identifies and promulgates U.S. public policy positions on key issues that will accelerate the elimination of pediatric AIDS.

Analyzes HIV/AIDS and global health issues for public policy implications and drafts substantive materials explaining the significance of those findings, such as one-pagers, talking points for senior Foundation leadership, issue briefs, policy reports, and journal articles.

Develops and advances legislative proposals to strengthen U.S. leadership on global HIV and global health, working with policymakers, coalitions, and partners to shape policy language, build support, and drive enactment.

Builds and maintains key relationships with the Administration, Congress, and other international NGOs and partners.

Provides high-level policy updates, research, and recommendations to the Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Executive Leadership team members on the U.S. global health policy and political environment.

Positions the Foundation as a leader on pediatric HIV/AIDS issues on Capitol Hill and in coalition efforts related to domestic and global HIV/AIDS issues and the broader global health portfolio.

Directs and oversees Foundation-sponsored and co-sponsored educational events including briefings and Congressional learning tours.

Leads and actively contributes to coalitions focused on global HIV, global health, and foreign assistance, fostering collaboration across sectors, aligning policy positions, and driving unified action to influence U.S. global health policy and funding priorities.

Works closely with Strategic Engagement staff to develop strong external messaging that effectively positions the Foundation, including crafting stories that appeal to policymakers and issue leaders.

Provides expert insight to the media—both on background and on the record—on critical policy issues, helping shape public understanding and narrative.

Represents the Foundation at key stakeholder events and activities.

Represents the Public Policy and Advocacy department in cross-departmental collaboration efforts to ensure that public policy and advocacy priorities are aligned with outputs of other departments.

Provides training and capacity building on relevant public policy and advocacy issues, initiatives, and tactics, including for Foundation leadership.

Supports the Foundation’s efforts to generate broad and sustainable resources for EGPAF’s policy and advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

15 years of experience in public policy and governmental affairs, at least five of which in global health and development policy and advocacy.

Specialized knowledge of the political dynamics surrounding U.S. HIV congressional and administrative policy issues.

Extensive experience working with Hill staff, the Administration, and/or international NGOs, with demonstrable established working relationships.

Proven success in designing, implementing, and measuring the impact of overarching advocacy strategies to inform and/or influence U.S. health policies.

Outstanding oral and written communications skills; regarded as a seasoned expert in the field, as demonstrated by publications/presentations.

Ability to work comfortably as part of a small team with occasional overlap in issues/responsibilities.

Additional Information

Salary Range
The expected salary range for this position is $115,378 (minimum) to $144,238 (midpoint) annually in the Washington, DC Metro area. For U.S.-based remote staff, EGPAF uses geographical ranges based on the candidate’s location and the associated cost of labor. Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as qualifications, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, external market data, and budget.

Benefits
EGPAF offers a comprehensive range of benefits tailored to each country. Benefits in the U.S. include, but are not limited to:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403b retirement plan (5% employer match)

Pre-tax commuter benefit

Paid time off: 15 days/year (1–3 years of service), 20 days/year (4+ years)

Sick leave: 7 days/year

Personal days: 2 per year

11 public holidays

EGPAF is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. EGPAF complies with U.S. laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the Foundation has facilities.

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