New

Senior Officer, Federal Policy, Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

The Pew Charitable Trusts
United States, D.C., Washington
Jun 17, 2025
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Please include both a resume and a cover letter with your application. Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals This new project aims to measurably reduce Americans' exposure to harmful endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The project will focus on reducing exposure to the most harmful EDCs in use in the near-term, while laying the foundation for longer-term policy reform to prevent additional harmful EDCs from being introduced. The Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals project is a collaboration between Pew's Environment and Government Performance portfolios. The Environment Portfolio focuses on science-based, nonpartisan, and sustainable solutions to help protect the planet and people. We work in partnership with governments, Indigenous rights holders, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, local stakeholders, scientists, and other researchers to advance public policy so that nature and communities can thrive. The Government Performance portfolio provides the nonpartisan research, solutions, and momentum decisionmakers need to ensure our institutions improve the health of people in the United States and enable them to successfully climb the economic ladder. Those goals are pursued through a wide range of the portfolio's policy-focused projects (with explorations into new areas underway)-from ensuring states' finances are prepared for future volatility, to unlocking gateways to mental health care, to addressing the nation's lack of attainable housing. Position Overview The senior officer helps to advance the project's efforts to reduce Americans' exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals through federal action, such as the adoption and effective implementation of federal policies. Reporting to the project director, public policy, the senior officer helps design and execute strategies to advance the project's goals, including influencing federal activities, rules, and requirements around endocrine disrupting chemicals and engaging and enabling relevant stakeholders to more effectively use research to protect public health and improve national health outcomes. The senior officer represents the project to key decision-makers and partner groups, identifies and develops new partnerships with coalitions and stakeholders through a bipartisan lens, and leads policy and work related to advancing federal activities, investments, and policies related to endocrine disrupting chemicals. To achieve key tasks, the senior officer must develop close working relationships and become a trusted advisor to staff across each of the project's different workstreams. This position is based in Pew's Washington, D.C., office and will participate in Pew's core in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with flexibility to work from home the remainder of each week. Responsibilities Foster a work environment that is supportive, accessible, and in line with Pew and the project's related goals. Work with the project director to oversee the project's federal policy workstream to ensure work is on track, deliverables are being met, and resources are appropriately distributed. Work with federal agencies, Congress, and relevant stakeholders to sustain and strengthen federal efforts to assess and address Americans' exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals. Represent Pew publicly in meetings, briefings, and with the media. Develop and execute strategies in coordination with the state policy (i.e. Cross-cutting, Private Sector, and Science teams) to ensure alignment. Identify opportunities, pivot strategy as conditions change, and continuously assess effectiveness of tactics and partners. Cultivate and maintain detailed knowledge of national public policy discussions, political dynamics, regulatory changes, and other relevant changes to policies and practices related to endocrine disrupting chemicals and chemical oversight. Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with political leaders, policymakers, business leaders, and a wide range of experts and stakeholders to move the agenda forward. Oversee the work of contractors and grantees and ensure that workflow is going smoothly, and that deliverables and budget are met. Serve as a guide to other project staff, sharing technical expertise and professional judgment to ensure the project's work meets the highest standards. Manage and mentor a senior associate, including day-to-day leadership and ongoing professional development. Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives. Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Generally, ten years of applicable experience, including staff, project, and/or consultant management experience. Knowledge and experience in working with federal policy, preferably in environmental health, toxics, or related fields. Excellent oral, writing, and editing skills. Skilled at informing and influencing internal and external audiences through written and oral communications. Demonstrated experience working effectively with colleagues and leveraging a variety of technical systems to advance complex projects to successful completion with measurable results. Experience working productively with a wide array of stakeholders, both internal and external, and approaching issues with a nonpartisan and objective mindset in a rapidly changing environment. Experience working on advocacy campaigns that seek to secure legislation through Congress or state legislatures. Seasoned judgment and comfort in making decisions, justifying recommendations, and being responsive, clear, and firm with colleagues and partners. Applies effective quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to synthesize large amounts of information quickly and summarize findings effectively, identify gaps in research and policy analysis, and develop ideas for research products that generate broad interest. Effective and results-oriented planner for both short- and long-term programmatic goals and orienting these goals to align with the project team and institution's procedures. Demonstrated experience meeting multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization and developing and moving projects forward with independence and autonomy. Travel This position requires frequent domestic travel to meetings and conferences. Work Authorization Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship. Salary Range $142,800 USD - $159,600 USD The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew's commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need. Total Rewards We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance. The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex (including pregnancy), nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.