Policy Analyst, Immigration Health & Coverage

National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • $65k - $75k / year • 2d ago

Policy Analyst, Immigrant Health and Coverage Job Description

Organizational Description: Founded in 1994, the National Latina Institute for
Reproductive Justice (Latina Institute) builds Latine power to fight for the fundamental
human right to reproductive health, dignity, and justice. We center Latine voices, mobilize
our communities, transform the cultural narrative, and drive policy change. We amplify the
grassroots power and thought leadership of Latine across the country to fuel a larger
reproductive justice movement.

Position Description: Latina Institute seeks a Policy Analyst, Immigrant Health and
Coverage to help promote a federal policy agenda designed to protect and advance the
sexual and reproductive health and rights of Latina/es. The Policy Analyst, Immigrant
Health and Coverage will lead and be responsible for advancing policies that improve
immigrant access to health care and coverage. As such, the Policy Analyst, Immigrant
Health and Coverage must have a deep understanding of nuanced public policies,
programs, projects and studies affecting our communities and be able to develop policy
solutions that center our communities. The Policy Analyst, Immigrant Health and Coverage
must incorporate a reproductive justice lens when assessing Latina Institute’s engagement
and promoting Latina Institute’s policy positions across issues pertaining to access to
health care and coverage for immigrants. The Policy Analyst, Immigrant Health and
Coverage will be supervised by and report to the Director of Government Relations in our
Washington, D.C. office. The person in this position will work as an integral member of the
Government Relations Department and in coalitions with movement partners.

Location: Washington, D.C, Maryland, or Virginia (DMV Area)
Latina Institute operates as a remote organization but requires some roles to be based in
specific locations and to operate in a hybrid way. Due to the nature of this particular role,
you must be based in Washington, D.C, Maryland, or Virginia (DMV Area) and be able to
travel to various locations around the country — including the D.C. office at least once a
week— to work from and participate in in-person events, meetings, conferences and
complete required activities or tasks.

Employee Status: Full Time, Exempt, 40 hours per week, typically Monday – Friday,
typically 8am – 6pm EST

Job Duties Breakdown:
~50% - Policy Analysis and Writing
~40% - Government Relations and Partnerships
~10% - Administrative Support

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Policy Analysis and Writing:
• Works with the Director of Government Relations to advance Latina Institute’s

immigrant access to health care and coverage policy priorities through legislation,
regulations and other policy efforts.

Conducts federal legislative analysis and develops solutions that are community

informed.

Prepares federal policy briefs, fact sheets, legislative recommendation memos, and

all other policy publications related to immigrant access to health care and
coverage.

Provides technical assistance to policy teams related to immigrant access to health

care and coverage.

Identifies priority national policy trends, data, and advocacy opportunities to key

Latina Institute departments.

Government Relations and Partnerships:

Serves as key point person and expert with Congressional staff, coalition partners,

and other stakeholders to advance policies and legislation of Latina Institute’s
immigrant access to health care and coverage.

Initiates and maintains relationships with members of Congress and their staff and

executive branch officials and their staff to provide input into priorities and to build
support for Latina Institute’s priority issues in Congress and the Administration.

Coordinates and participates in meetings with members of Congress, state

legislators, staffers, and colleagues in the field of immigration and sexual and
reproductive health.

Collaborates with coalition and movement partners to determine movement

positions on priority issues as appropriate.

Collaborates with Latina Institute’s national and state field teams to design and

implement national advocacy campaigns.

Conducts trainings and presentations on behalf of Latina Institute as policy expert at

national and local conferences and events.

Administrative:

Tracks and records all lobbying efforts in a timely manner.

• Develops internal workplans, track progress towards goals, and report activities and

outcomes with key members of the Latina Institute team.
• Collaborates and maintains government relations databases, Politico and Quorum.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university.
At minimum 2 years of experience in federal and/or state government relations.

At minimum 2 years of experience in legislative and administrative policy

development and advocacy experience in a nonprofit advocacy organization.

Experience in coalition building and building relationships with a variety of

stakeholders a must.

Excellent analytical, writing, speaking and advocacy skills.
Outstanding organizational and communications skills, including ability to work

independently and as part of a team with staff at all levels.

Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and remain composed and focused under

pressure.

Demonstrated ability to use an intersectionality framework to advance policy

solutions.

Experience on Capitol Hill a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change as

necessary.

Demonstrated commitment to reproductive freedom, immigrant women’s rights,

social justice, and Latine civil rights.

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 based on experience.
Our comprehensive package of benefits includes:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Vacation, personal, wellness and sick time
Retirement plan, including employer match
Paid parental leave
$1,000 towards professional development/wellness

Benefits: The Latina Institute offers excellent benefits for full-time employees, including
health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k) benefits, vacation, and sick leave.

Application Procedure: Please send your resume and cover letter that answers the
following questions, via email to jobs@latinainstitute.org. Please include the subject line:
Applicant – Policy Analyst, Immigrant Health and Coverage

1. What do our core values salud, dignidad y justicia mean to you?
2. Tell us: How do you incorporate an intersectional framework as it relates to policy

and advocacy?

National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race,

color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical
conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran

status, uniform service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.