Public Policy Manager

• Monitor, research, and analyze federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and policy developments related to nicotine and tobacco, substance use prevention, cannabis regulation, opioid misuse and overdose prevention, addiction treatment, and related public health issues.*
• Identify policy trends, emerging issues, and opportunities for organizational engagement, public education, and policy impact.*
• Produce policy analyses, issue briefs, fact sheets, regulatory summaries, white papers, reports, and other written products.*
• Draft and support the development of formal comments to federal and state agencies.*
• Synthesize scientific literature, policy research, surveillance data, and public health evidence into actionable policy recommendations.*
• Attend and report on hearings, regulatory meetings, policy briefings, and conferences.*
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, coalitions, public health organizations, academic institutions, and governmental agencies.
• Represent Truth Initiative in external meetings, working groups, coalitions, and professional conferences.

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Health Policy, Political Science, Law, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. 

• 5-7 years of professional experience in public policy, government affairs, health policy, public health advocacy, regulatory affairs, or policy research and analysis. 

• Demonstrated experience in substance use prevention policy, opioid policy, cannabis policy, addiction treatment policy, behavioral health policy, and tobacco control policy. 

• Preferred candidate would have previous exposure to substance use prevention world and contacts 

• Experience monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory activity at the federal and/or state levels. 

• Excellent public health policy research and analytical skills. 

• Strong writing, editing, and policy communication skills. 
• Ability to interpret legislation, regulations, scientific evidence, and public health data. 

• Strong project management and organizational skills. 

• Experience working on federal public health, substance use, healthcare, behavioral health, or regulatory policy issues. 

• Familiarity with federal legislative and regulatory processes and agencies including FDA, CDC, SAMHSA, NIH, CMS, DEA, ONDCP, and HHS. 

• Experience drafting or contributing to public comments, Congressional briefings, policy recommendations, or regulatory analyses. 

• Experience engaging with federal agencies, Congressional offices, national advocacy organizations, or public health coalitions. 

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume here
OR
mail application materials to:
Human Resources
Attn:  Public Policy Manager
900 G Street, NW
Fourth Floor
Washington, DC 20001
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability.