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Job description
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Vice President of Government Affairs & Policy Innovation leads WWP’s federal and state legislative advocacy, public policy, government relations, and policy innovation strategies. This role advances policy solutions that improve outcomes for wounded warriors, their families, caregivers, and service members by leveraging research, data, constituent insights, and program experience. The position oversees the Government Affairs team and the Policy & Innovation function, building WWP’s long-term capacity to identify emerging issues, develop evidence-based policy recommendations, and drive systemic change. Working closely with Community Engagement, Grassroots, and executive leadership, the Vice President ensures that warrior voices and stakeholder insights inform advocacy priorities while positioning WWP as a leading voice in veteran and military policy.
Requirements
Ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including staff management and oversight of budgets, operating plans, performance priorities, or fiduciary responsibilities.
Ten years of experience building and leveraging relationships with veteran, military, government, nonprofit, community, and mission-aligned stakeholders to advance issues affecting wounded warriors, families, caregivers, and service members.
Experience leading legislative, policy, advocacy, coalition, government affairs, or public affairs strategies, including developing or overseeing policy research, analysis, advocacy agendas, evidence-based policy products, or issue-based thought leadership.
Bachelor’s degree.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Ability to obtain ASIST Certification within 1 year of hire.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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