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Director Public Policy, Maryland, Northern VA Area
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- Come Join Autism Speaks as a Director of Public Policy in our Advocacy department assisting the Senior Director, Policy, and Federal Government Affairs by leading Autism Speaks’ federal advocacy efforts to improve access to services and improve outcomes for autistic people throughout the lifespan by developing and implementing legislation, advancing agency policy, and taking other actions that improve outcomes for autistic individuals and their families.
- PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : Lead Autism Speaks’ federal advocacy efforts to improve access to home and community-based services, education outcomes, increase housing opportunities, and improve employment outcomes for autistic individuals, working closely with the Senior Director, Policy, and Federal Government Affairs to develop and implement policy initiatives.
- In collaboration with Senior Director, Policy, and Federal Government Affairs, engage in advocacy efforts to increase federal spending on programs affecting autistic individuals.
- Create public information materials (including but not limited to policy briefs, website content, social media posts, etc.)
- Work closely with the Federal Government Affairs, State Government Affairs, Grassroots Advocacy, Science, Public Health, Services and Supports, and Marketing and Communications teams.
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