Policy Consultant – Contract Role, Reproductive Healthcare

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November 18

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Upstream USA

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Healthcare Insurance • Non-profit

Upstream USA is a healthcare organization dedicated to ensuring that equitable, patient-centered contraceptive care is a fundamental aspect of healthcare in the United States. The company collaborates with private and public healthcare leaders to make contraceptive care more accessible and affordable for millions of individuals. Upstream works with over 150 healthcare partners to develop customized solutions that enhance the delivery of comprehensive contraceptive services. They offer free training, education, and technical assistance to healthcare organizations, aiming to create sustainable and effective contraceptive care practices. Upstream USA focuses on transforming healthcare practices to prioritize patient-centered contraceptive care and empowering patients through education and informed decision-making.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2014

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• Monitor activity related to federal programs, initiatives, rules, and regulations • Provide detailed summary and analysis to internal stakeholders; draft public comments • Lead efforts in Congress to advance specific legislative and funding priorities • Maintain and build Congressional relationships and execute specific activities with Congressional offices • Support state policy work as needed • Support other special projects as needed

🎯 Requirements

• Direct federal policy and advocacy experience • Technical expertise in Medicaid and/or domestic family planning • Ability to synthesize technical policy information for non-policy audiences • Political acumen and a demonstrated track record of advancing policy priorities on both sides of the aisle • Relevant relationships that could help to advance Upstream’s mission • Previous experience supporting clients on temporary, fixed-term engagements • State policy experience a plus • Must be comfortable and able to participate in an on-camera culture during meetings

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision • Life insurance • Long and short term disability • 401K with a match • Generous vacation, personal, sick and holiday time off • Parental leave • Professional development • Fitness and cell phone allowance for all part-time employees who work a minimum of 24 hours per week.