Policy Development Manager
Company: TRUST FOR AMERICANS HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description To Apply Applicants should
submit a cover letter and résumé to jobs@tfah.org with “Policy
Development Manager” in the subject line. Please, no calls or
faxes. January 2024 Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), a leading
public health policy, research, and advocacy organization, seeks an
insightful, health equity-focused Policy Development Manager with
the ability to manage and support department initiatives across a
range of public health policy issues. This position will work with
the Director of Policy to engage partners, offer broad expertise
and knowledge in public health, and support the identification of
emergent policy issues. TFAH is a non-profit, non-partisan
organization that promotes optimal health for every person and
community and makes the prevention of illness and injury a national
priority. Some focus areas at TFAH include public health funding,
public health preparedness, obesity and chronic disease, health
equity, substance misuse and suicide, population health, and
healthy aging. More information may be found at www.tfah.org. Core
Responsibilities Reporting to the Director of Policy, core
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: ·
Manages key components of assigned Policy Development
initiative(s), such as efforts focused on state public health
policy and social determinants of health, among others. · Leads
development and implementation of technical assistance component of
initiative(s). · Develops relationships with key stakeholders
nationally and at state and local levels. · Supports the planning
and execution of webinars, policy convenings, and learning and
action networks/collaboratives. May initiate planning and execution
activities, as appropriate. · Conducts policy research and writes
policy reports, issue briefs, and other materials. · Develops and
manages content for initiative(s)-related communications. ·
Delivers presentations and speeches at conferences and meetings. ·
Other duties and tasks as assigned. Qualifications The ideal
candidate will possess many of the following professional and
personal abilities, attributes, and experiences: · 5-7 years of
relevant policy experience, preferably in health policy and/or
health equity. · Bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy,
health administration or a related field. · Knowledge of social
determinants of health, public health, and/or advancing health
equity through policy and programs · Understand multiple levels of
policy development and implementation federally and across U.S.
states and localities. · Ability to identify, analyze, and
synthesize policy information. · Ability to understand policy
environments and tailor writing and projects for policymaker and
general audiences. · Experience with research, analysis, and
writing. · Strong communication skills (interpersonal, written, and
verbal). · Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and
deadlines at once. · Ability to work well under pressure and meet
tight deadlines. · Ability to work both independently and within a
team with confidence and reliability. · Commitment to a
non-partisan approach and the gravitas and maturity to engage with
diverse audiences and perspectives. This position is based in
Washington, DC and currently requires in-office presence at least
two days per week. TFAH requires its employees to be up to date
with the recommended COVID-19 vaccinations, as defined by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In accordance
with applicable law, TFAH will consider potential reasonable
accommodations to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for a bona
fide medical reason or because of a sincerely held religious
belief, practice, or observance. To Apply Applicants should submit
a cover letter and résumé to jobs@tfah.org with “Policy Development
Manager” in the subject line. Please, no calls or faxes. Trust for
America’s Health is an equal opportunity employer. TFAH does not
discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,
age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and
pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression
(including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status,
military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability,
genetic information, personal appearance, family responsibilities,
matriculation, political affiliation, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and
ordinances.
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