🚀 Sr. Policy Analyst

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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.

The Policy Center at ZERO TO THREE 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 issues and infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH).

Essential Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategies to advance ZERO TO THREE’s federal policy agenda, with a focus on child welfare issues and mental health.
• Communication and Collaboration: Build and maintain strategic and productive relationships with Congressional staff, relevant stakeholders, and coalition partners.
• Policy Expertise, Policy Analysis, and Political Acumen: Demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of the child welfare and court systems and/or mental health policy issues.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 4-6 years relevant work experience; Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of mental health policy issues, with knowledge of perinatal, infant, and early childhood mental health preferred.
• Knowledge of child welfare policy issues, with knowledge of integrated early childhood systems, the intersection with poverty, and prevention strategies preferred.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes
• Skilled in research and policy analysis, including ability to read, analyze, and evaluate a wide range of complex documents and policy proposals.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in public policy, social work, psychology, early childhood education, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: This position's salary is estimated to be low $80,000s to low $90,000s depending on experience, geo-location, budget, and other comparable and similarly scoped internal positions.

ZERO TO THREE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.