[Hiring] Health Policy & Advocacy Manager @Children’s Advocacy Alliance

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Children’s Advocacy Alliance is seeking a Health Policy & Government Affairs Manager to help advance children’s health, child welfare, and early childhood priorities through policy analysis, coalition-based advocacy, and data-informed strategy. This role is anchored in policy advocacy and collaboration, not subject-matter expertise. The Health Policy & Government Affairs Manager works in close partnership with coalition members, community organizations, researchers, and issue experts—helping translate their expertise into clear policy positions, advocacy strategies, and legislative-ready materials. The Executive Director retains responsibility for final government affairs strategy, lobbying, and legislator relationship management. This role ensures that government affairs is well-informed, coordinated, and grounded in credible analysis and data. This is a full-time position based in Nevada that is primarily remote (work from home) reporting to the Executive Director, with in-state travel and evening/weekend work during legislative periods. Qualifications • Coursework or bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, or a related field a plus • Experience in policy advocacy, government affairs, or coalition-based work • Comfortable analyzing policy and using data to support government affairs decisions • Strong writing and synthesis skills for policy and general audiences • Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders • Ability to manage competing priorities and make clear tradeoffs • Proficiency with common productivity and data tools (e.g., Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, presentations) • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required Requirements • Coordinating advocacy efforts across children’s health, child welfare, and early childhood • Facilitating the Children’s Mental Health Action Coalition and coordinating with childhood and child welfare staff and experts to surface priorities, assess policy options, and identify advocacy pathways • Turning partner expertise into policy frameworks, talking points, legislative summaries, and advocacy materials • Developing short- and long-term advocacy communications and strategies in collaboration with the Executive Director • Representing CAA in coalition meetings, workgroups, and policy discussions as a lead and facilitator • Analyzing proposed legislation, regulations, and budget items to assess impact on children and families • Synthesizing research, expert input, and community perspectives into clear policy options • Drafting issue briefs, fact sheets, white papers, and background memos for government affairs use • Supporting development of legislative testimony and advocacy messaging in partnership with the Executive Director • Compiling and interpreting data relevant to CAA’s policy priorities • Producing basic analyses, charts, and summaries to support advocacy • Translating data into accessible narratives for policymakers and non-technical audiences • Supporting surveys or data collection efforts on a limited basis Benefits • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Retirement plan with employer match • Paid time off • Flexible schedule Location Las Vegas, Nevada (Remote) Department Government Affairs Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Entry-level Compensation $50000 - $65000