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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · 2 days ago

Government Affairs Policy Analyst

Headquarters, 333 John Carlyle, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking a Government Affairs Policy Analyst to support their mission of finding missing children and combating child exploitation. This role involves tracking legislative initiatives, creating collateral for Congressional projects, and facilitating communication with government officials and stakeholders.

AssociationChildrenNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Vice President, Government Affairs/internal staff to support organizational responses to external requests for guidance, information, and technical assistance concerning policy/regulatory/legislative/appropriations issues relating to NCMEC’s programs

Support the Vice President, Government Affairs in executing strategic outreach to Congress

Track and stay up to date on legislative initiatives and trends relevant to NCMEC’s mission

Assist in compiling NCMEC data and case examples for written testimony and briefing documents relating to NCMEC’s Congressional priorities and positions

Coordinate with NCMEC’s social media team on postings relating to Congressional legislative issues

Help develop and maintain protocols to track and store Congressional legislative communications, collateral, bill trackers, and proposed bills

Other duties and special projects as assigned by Vice President, Government Affairs or Chief Legal Officer

Qualification

Government relationsLegislative researchPolicy analysisChild protection policyNon-profit experienceWritten communicationOral communicationAnalytical skillsPassion for advocacyOrganizational skillsAttention to detailTeamworkAdaptabilityIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 1-2 years' experience relating to: (1) government/Congressional relations, Federal legislative affairs, or public policy matters; and/or (2) child protection policy issues required

Previous experience working in or closely with a law firm, non-profit, Congressional legislative office, academic institution, or similar environment required

Previous experience with or working knowledge of non-profit, constitutional, criminal justice, child-related and technology-related issues required

Experience researching/drafting legislative/legal/policy issues required

Strong written, oral, and analytical skills

Demonstrated skill and comfort level in researching, summarizing, and analyzing data and policy documents and drafting correspondence, briefing documents, social media, and related collateral

Curiosity to learn more about the legislative process and nonprofit advocacy

Excellent judgment in setting priorities and interacting with internal and external contacts

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy

Demonstrated ability to effectively perform research and balance multiple tasks

Diligence and past success in pursuing positive outcomes in difficult situations

Ability and dedication to learning about NCMEC programs and operations

Demonstrated proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, and standard database programs, as well as basic internet and research databases

Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and in an individual capacity

Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of sensitive material and information

Passion for the issues affecting missing and exploited children