Senior Associate, Domestic Policy (P1)

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest‑to‑reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children and the future we all share.

**The Role**

As the Senior Associate for Domestic Policy, you’ll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable children achieve a brighter future. You will support the advancement of Save the Children’s U.S. domestic policy objectives across key issue areas, including education (with a focus on the National Promise Neighborhoods Coalition), child care, nutrition, and rural development. This includes supporting efforts to influence Congress, the Administration, and other key stakeholders, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of Save the Children’s domestic policy and advocacy portfolio. The Senior Associate will also support policy research and analysis, stakeholder and coalition engagement, and coordination across internal teams to advance federal policy priorities. This role reports to the Managing Director, Domestic Policy and collaborates closely across Policy & Advocacy.

**Location**
Hybrid – Washington, DC office location

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**What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)**
*Not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change.*

**Conduct policy research and analysis in support of the Domestic Policy Team’s policy priorities. (50%)**

– At the direction of the Managing Director, Domestic Policy, conduct policy analysis and research related to Save the Children U.S.’s domestic policy priorities with Congress and the Administration.
– Support development of policy and advocacy products for Save the Children, including those targeting U.S. policymakers, such as one‑pagers, issue summaries, and other documents.
– Analyze and review policy research generated by coalition partners, aligned NGOs, and other organizations to inform Save the Children U.S.’s policy positions.
– Attend coalition meetings and occasional Hill meetings.
– Support Save the Children’s leadership of the National Promise Neighborhoods Coalition by advancing coalition policy priorities, supporting advocacy engagement with Congress and the Administration, and helping coordinate coalition‑driven policy efforts.

**Provide political analysis support to the Domestic Policy Team. (30%)**

– Track and keep team updated on Congressional and Administration policy developments including hearings, bill introductions, committee business meetings, agency announcements, and other developments as needed.
– Monitor and update team on secondary policy areas that connect to SCUS policy priorities, SCUS strategy, or domestic campaigns.
– Assist in congressional targeting, including compiling updated information about vote records and policy positions of key members of Congress.

**Provide logistical and administrative support to the Domestic Policy Team. (20%)**

– Contribute to operational needs of the Policy, Advocacy, and Campaigns division, including supporting procurement processes, tracking and coordinating internal reporting, and facilitating coordination across Save the Children teams, departments, and divisions.
– Analyze government relations plans and next steps, including updated information about vote records and policy positions of key members of Congress.
– Track Congressional and Administration policy developments including hearings, bill introductions, committee business meetings, agency announcements, and other developments as needed.
– Support the management of interns, tracking related research and legislative projects.
– Support the development and internal dissemination of policy and advocacy materials, as well as the planning and execution of strategic policy events, briefings, and convenings, including those related to the National Promise Neighborhoods Coalition.
– Handle issues as they arise due to the ever‑evolving nature of advocacy for children in need.
– Provide dedicated coordination and administrative support for the National Promise Neighborhoods Coalition, including member engagement, meeting logistics, materials development, and coalition communications.

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**Required Qualifications for the Role**

– Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience
– Demonstrated experience supporting government, government relations, policy, advocacy, or public affairs
– Familiarity with federal policymaking and the federal legislative process
– Proven analytical ability, including producing written analytical and research materials
– Demonstrated persuasive and politically astute communication and networking skills with diverse audiences
– Enthusiasm for advocacy and government relations work
– Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
– Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

**Preferred Qualifications for the Role**

– Experience organizing and executing events
– Understanding of U.S. legislative process
– Experience with child‑focused domestic policy, including (but not limited to) education, nutrition, or rural policy

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**Compensation**

Save the Children is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:

– **Geo 1 – NY Metro, DC, and other high‑cost locations:** $60,775 – $67,925 base salary
– **Geo 2 – U.S. National Labor Cost Average locations:** $53,975 – $60,325 base salary
– **Geo 3 – Locations significantly below national labor cost average:** $49,725 – $55,575 base salary

The salary ranges listed above are for U.S.‑based candidates. For candidates located outside the U.S., salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on relevant experience, internal equity, business sector, and geographic location.

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**About Us**

We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits:

– **Flexible schedules and time off:** generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, hybrid work opportunities
– **Health:** competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
– **Family:** paid caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness, and fertility benefits
– **Employee Rewards Program:** annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
– **Retirement:** employer contributions after one year
– **Wellness:** 15 safety and wellness days annually (8 days if hired after July 1), mental health benefits via Calm, company‑hosted events
– **Employee Assistance Program:** free and confidential assessments, counseling, referrals, and follow‑up services
– **Learning & Growth:** internal and external learning opportunities and mentorships

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves. All representatives are prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for employees, ensuring training, support, and information to reduce risk exposure while maximizing program impact.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to [email protected].

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