Unidos US

SUMMARY

The Senior Policy Advisor [tax policy] for the Economic Policy Project is a subject matter expert across a range of tax policy issues, including the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and tax policies with implications for housing and savings. The aim of this portfolio is to improve tax systems to be more inclusive and equitable for low to moderate income Latino families. S/he will work to increase financial security and wealth-building opportunities for Latino families. S/he have deep knowledge of federal and state level policy related to these issue areas and bring substantive expertise to UnidosUS’s work on economic policy.

UnidosUS’s policy teams are collaborative and work with other internal teams and with partners and allies externally. UnidosUS welcomes a culture of constructive ideas and healthy debate. We approach our work from multiple perspectives and use a range of methods to develop an understanding of both specific issues and the larger systems in which they are situated. Self-starters are welcome, as are those who seek to leverage the assets of the full organization. The Senior Policy Advisor position will be based in Washington D.C. in anticipation of a major tax overhaul in Congress in 2025, will sit within the Policy & Advocacy component of UnidosUS and will report to the Director of the Economic Policy Project or Senior Director for Public Policy.

The Advisor will join a team of high functioning colleagues on the Economic team, across the Policy and Advocacy component and throughout the institution, including a legislative affairs staff and marketing and communications team, and will have the ability to work with our Affiliate Network. The person in this role will inherit a strong set of relationships on relevant policies with key decision makers in Congress, the White House and in the key agencies and departments within the Administration.

This position is hybrid, and is based out of Washington, D.C. 

Please note: Only those applicants who submit a cover letter along with a resume and writing sample will be considered for this opportunity.

Salary: $93,508 - $108,705

Essential Functions

• Develop advocacy campaign strategies/tactics and work plans that advance tax equity and deepen our impact on behalf of Latinos, including on tax innovations that can drive housing investments by taxpayers and on tax administration issues that hamper immigrant economic integration.
• Lead and collaborate on drafting, editing, and publishing relevant tax and economic public policies that affect the Latino community and advance racial equity. 
• Congressional and Administrative advocacy with federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Treasury Department), with an interest tax service provision relevant to Latinos, non-English speakers and immigrant workers, families and children.
• Lead external coalitions and represent UnidosUS in high-visibility forums, including delivering presentations and testimony before congressional staff, policymakers, issue experts and stakeholders, national conferences, and the media.
• Build and deepen relationships with relevant federal policymakers, in Congress, the Administration, and within core states.
• Provide strategic recommendations, as appropriate, to UnidosUS leadership, including the President and CEO and the Board of Directors.

Qualifications & Requirements 

Education and Experience 

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (economics, law, statistics, public policy) and eight(8) to ten(10) years’ experience.
• Fluency in statistics, quantitative analysis, and data visualization
• Experience communicating and presenting on public policy issues in policy settings.
• Demonstrated expertise with US Government programs focused on tax policy and its implications for economic inclusion.
• In-depth experience in conducting and publishing policy analyses or research design and execution.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Latino community.

Skills and Abilities 

• Steadfast commitment to UnidosUS mission, vision and values (Excellence, Respect Accountability).
• Commitment to the U.S. Latino community, Latino nonprofit organizations, and the Latino market.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. 
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards. 
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees. 
• Acute attention to detail.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) skills a plus.

Competencies 

• Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures. 
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 
• Project Management--Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Strategic Thinking--Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Initiative--Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Accurately complete detailed forms and reports.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Perform some repetitive motion activities
• Sit for long periods of time
• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk 
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to lift/push light weights up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include [close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust or focus]
• Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet to moderately loud

COVID-19 Considerations: 

• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID - 19. 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT US

UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through its unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels. For more than 50 years, UnidosUS has united communities and different groups seeking common ground through collaboration, and that share a desire to make our community stronger. For more information on UnidosUS, visit www.unidosus.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Employment with UnidosUS is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screen.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.