Senior Director, Policy, Global Government Affairs (Washington) Job at Milken Institute, Washington DC

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  • Milken Institute
  • Washington DC

Job Description

About the Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.

The Milken Institutes events and programmatic activities involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event.

About the Position

The Senior Director of Policy for Global Government Affairs is responsible for advancing the Milken Institutes key policy priorities through engagement with government officials and entities. The role will require working closely with the Institutes Finance and Health pillars, developing strategies for Institute policy initiatives, and implementing externally to advance key objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the internal coordination across the Institutes Finance and Health pillars, developing strategies for Institute policy initiatives and implementation.
  • Identify aligned legislation and/or policy initiatives across the federal government relevant to the Institutes Finance and Health policy priorities and research; develop opportunities for engagement to advance Institute policy objectives.
  • Develop, write, and oversee policy communication to government constituencies and external stakeholders for a cohesive, consistent policy advancement strategy.
  • Write concise policy briefs to help support the advancement of Institute policy initiatives.
  • Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in government, public policy or a related field required;
  • Minimum 15 years of experience within the federal government and relevant public policy role in private sector;
  • Policy expertise in banking, finance, or health as relevant to Institute-focused initiatives;
  • Strong bipartisan relationships across the federal government;
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills are requisite;
  • Exceptional attention to detail and high standards of excellence.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

This position will work in a professional office environment on a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to the Washington, DC office location (Tuesday Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. Please understand, this schedule is subject to change at the Institutes sole discretion.

This person will also be required to travel occasionally to other offices and/or venues to assist with events as needed, requiring occasional work outside of traditional hours. International along with domestic travel is possible. Additionally, this position requires interacting virtually on a regular basis with Milken Institute staff based in other locations in the United States and around the world.

Note

The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected . If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Our Culture

The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan - 403b(5% match)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
  • Fertility Support
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
  • Pet Insurance Discount
  • Training & Development:
  • LinkedIn Learning over 15,000 self-guided classes offered
  • Annual Mentor Program
  • Wellness Resources:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • CALM app membership
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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Casual work, Work at office, Remote work, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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