National Birth Equity Collaborative: Policy Analyst

Position Summary

The National Birth Equity Collaborative seeks a Policy Analyst to support our federal policy agenda. The Policy Analyst will assist the Policy Director in expanding our legislative and regulatory plans. The National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to eliminating racial disparities in maternal health and birth outcomes. We work to advance birth equity by creating solutions that optimize Black maternal and infant health through training, research, policy advocacy, and community-centered collaboration.

The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to advancing reproductive justice for Black and brown communities, experience developing innovative policy solutions, and be a subject matter expert on maternal health. A clear understanding of the maternity care system, maternal health research, and comfort with providing technical assistance to fellow stakeholders is also idea. The Policy Analyst will work on a dynamic team committed to improving birth equity, expanding access to holistic person-centered care, and ultimately eliminating maternal health disparities. The analyst will be supervised by and report to the Policy Director. This position is full-time and will be remote. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Work with the Policy Director to advance NBEC's maternal health and health equity priorities through legislation, regulations, and other policy efforts;
• Conduct federal legislative analysis and develop policy recommendations that are centered in a reproductive justice and health equity framework; 
• Develop and prepare federal policy briefs, fact sheets, and other policy publications
• Build and maintain relationships with members of Congress and executive branch staff
• Represent the organization at coalition tables, Congressional and advocacy events  

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Health, Social Sciences or related discipline
• At least two years of experience in legislative and administrative policy development, public health research, data analysis, project management, or other relevant experience 
• Deep understanding of historical and current systems that influence maternal and infant health, reproductive justice, health equity and health policy
• Superb organizational skills, strategic judgment, and ability to think quickly and creatively

Benefits and Compensation

Salary range: $80,000-$90,000, based on experience.

TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, writing sample, and three references to Dawn Godbolt at rfa@birthequity.org