Director, Policy

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

. Report to the Senior Director, Policy .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy analysis, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement within the charter school sector, with a strong commitment to education reform and organizational effectiveness. Proficient in developing and managing regulatory agendas and building partnerships with key policy stakeholders.

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Policy AnalysisStakeholder EngagementRegulatory Agenda DevelopmentExcellent Communication SkillsPartnership Development

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentRegulatory EngagementLegislative Agenda ManagementData TrackingProject Management

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedTeam PlayerEntrepreneurial SpiritProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelDatabase Management

Industry Keywords

Charter School MovementEducation ReformFederal FundingAdvocacy ActivitiesNational Charter Schools Conference

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Senior Director, Policy
Drive policy and advocacy activities to expand access to federal charter school funding and increase federal support for charter schools
Serve as a central organizational voice on federal policy priorities
Manage regulatory engagement, including tracking and analyzing regulatory proposals affecting charter schools
Develop stakeholder-informed comments on behalf of the charter school community
Develop, manage, and present content related to the legislative and regulatory agenda
Develop high-quality programming for the National Charter Schools Conference and other stakeholder meetings
Develop and advance a federal regulatory agenda across agencies including the U.S. Departments of Education, Labor, Agriculture, and Treasury
Conduct creative, thorough, and thoughtful policy analysis and development
Support relationship development and management with key policy partners and Administration officials
Collect input and promote alignment on policy priorities across the charter school community
Develop and maintain policy collateral and talking points
Equip the Government Relations team to advance organizational priorities
Build and steward relationships with federal charter school policy stakeholders
Attend and report on seminars and briefings concerning charter schools, school choice, and education reform
Support partnership development and growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Commitment to education reform, the charter school movement, and the National Alliance’s mission
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree suits candidates best
At least six (6) years of relevant work experience
Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently
Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented and takes pride in work quality
Ability to set priorities, develop work schedules, monitor progress toward goals, and track team and project details and data
Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others, set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
Experience building partnerships with local leaders and organizations whose missions align with the organization
Familiarity and comfort with Microsoft Office
Experience using Excel and managing a database system
Ideally located in the Washington, D.C. area

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
50% coverage for spouses and dependents
HRA covering 100% of in-network medical deductibles
403(b) retirement account with up to a 6% match after 90 days of employment
Automatic life insurance coverage
Short- and long-term disability coverage
FSA
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
25 PTO days annually
Every federal holiday off
One week off at year-end
Monthly reimbursement for internet and cellular service
$500 home office setup stipend in the first 90 days