Chief Policy Officer

Since 1991, NBCC has been at the vanguard of the breast cancer movement, elevating breast cancer to an issue of national significance, leveraging billions of federal dollars for research and care, and empowering tens of thousands of breast cancer survivors to become effective advocates for themselves and for all those at risk of breast cancer. NBCC is grassroots-driven and is the organization that will end breast cancer. We are activists who set research, public policy, and legislative agendas to ensure that outcome, who tell the truth about breast cancer, upend the status quo, and empower survivors to be leaders for this cause. The Chief Policy Officer (CPO) must bring an activist perspective and an understanding of the urgency with which NBCC operates. The CPO is responsible for recommending a legislative and public policy agenda to the grassroots leadership and leading the overall strategy to implement that agenda. This individual maintains both relationships with Capitol Hill offices that can advance the agenda and a deep knowledge of public policy issues that affect NBCC’s mission. The CPO oversees the development of public policy positions based on the Board-approved public policy agenda. The Chief Policy Officer ensures thoughtful analysis of policy options and direction and makes certain that the necessary background information exists for the grassroots membership. The Chief Policy Officer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks: Supporting grassroots network advocacy efforts on a state and federal level Leading lobbying efforts on the federal and state level and developing and strengthening relationships with federal and state policymakers Maintaining a sense of urgency surrounding NBCC’s legislative and policy agenda Creating educational materials and programs dealing with political strategy for the grassroots board and network Developing strategies to turn programs and positions into viable federal and state policy Developing strategies to increase support for legislative and other public policy priorities Expanding support for NBCC’s policies and positions Identifying priorities to build consensus; developing issues; creating and supporting a system to manage day-to-day Capitol Hill tactical activities and long-term organizational objectives Overseeing the preparation of testimony and attending and preparing for hearings, committee meetings, markups, and related activities Monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating legislation and policy impacting NBCC’s agenda Ongoing coordination with political consultants regarding congressional strategy development and implementation by the grassroots network Working closely with other members of the Senior Management Team to develop communication, education, and fundraising materials that support NBCC’s work Serving as a member of the Senior Management Team As a senior-level position, the Chief Policy Officer shall possess: Ability to interact at the highest level of professionalism with all grassroots advocates, consultants, corporate and board contacts, White House staff, state, federal, and local officials, and the general public Demonstrated supervisory, budgetary, communication, and organizational skills Experience in women’s health issues and public policy development and implementation preferred Bachelor’s degree in public policy or a related field required Proven leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and written and oral communication skills required Familiarity with breast cancer issues preferred Breast cancer survivors are encouraged to apply Minimum of ten (10) years of government relations experience and extensive Capitol Hill, legislative, healthcare, and public policy knowledge Demonstrated strong strategic political skills Ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented, highly demanding, and fluid organizational environment Strong analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills; the ability to speak and write persuasively and with clarity; strong organizational skills; adaptability to changing requirements; resourcefulness and creativity; strong attention to detail; and a proven track record of working under tight deadlines Must be able to execute lobbying and political strategy independently and manage multiple projects within a short development cycle This is a full-time hybrid position located in Washington, DC. At present, NBCC staff work remotely on Monday and Friday and are present in the DC office on Tuesday through Thursday. NATIONAL BREAST CANCER COALITION VACCINATION POLICY Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) has prioritized employee safety and well-being, as well as the safety of family members and communities. NBCC requires that all employees be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Email [email protected] for more information on how to apply. Earn a certificate with the Council! Start your journey today.