Vice President, Political and Legislative Affairs

Overview

Planned Parenthood is seeking a bold, strategic, and politically-savvy Vice President of Political & Legislative Affairs to lead federal political and legislative engagement for Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund. The role focuses on advancing Planned Parenthood power and presence in Washington, D.C., by managing relationships with Congress and cross-movement allies, and coordinating with the Action Fund and its related PAC.

The Vice President will oversee a dynamic team responsible for legislative affairs, political strategy, and strategic partnerships that advance the federal agenda and protect reproductive freedom. They will report to the Chief External Affairs Officer and serve as a key thought partner, representing PPFA and the Action Fund at the highest levels of government and political engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of PPFA and Action Fund’s legislative affairs to protect and expand reproductive freedom, maintaining power, presence, and influence in Washington, D.C. This includes driving the Hill strategy, legislative engagement, the Action Fund’s endorsements, and PPFEDPAC activities that advance the mission and policy goals.
• Manage the Political & Legislative Affairs team with a focus on legislative strategies, cross-movement partnerships, and engagement with political committees.
• Shape and execute PPFA and Action Fund’s congressional engagement strategy in partnership with the National Director of Legislative Affairs, including policy messaging, Hill briefings, and leadership deployment during key moments.
• Align cross-movement coalition efforts with legislative and political strategy in collaboration with the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships.
• Expand and deepen the Action Fund’s engagement with national political committees (e.g., DNC, DSCC, DCCC) and build relationships that advance shared priorities and long-term power, especially for BIPOC and low-income communities.
• Partner with the Action Fund’s leadership to align legislative and electoral strategies and ensure coordinated campaign efforts that center patients and communities most impacted.

Engagement and Operations

Delivery

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Travel : 10-40% Domestic

Location : Washington, DC

Salary : $235,000 - $250,000 / year

Employment type : Full-time

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