Director of Policy and Advocacy
Sepsis Alliance
Location: Remote (Washington DC greater metropolitan area)
Reports To: CEO
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
About Sepsis Alliance
Sepsis Alliance, a leading patient advocacy organization, is saving lives and reducing suffering by improving sepsis awareness and care. Through Sepsis.org, Sepsis Alliance Institute, Sepsis Alliance Voices, and Sepsis Alliance Connect, Sepsis Alliance is providing healthcare professionals, the general public, and those touched by sepsis with the education, support, and advocacy to save lives and limbs. Sepsis Alliance is enacting and influencing positive change for the 1.7 million people diagnosed with sepsis each year, including the 350,000 adults and 6,800 children who die in the U.S. Infection prevention is sepsis prevention. For more information on Sepsis Alliance, a GuideStar Platinum Rated and Charity Navigator Four-Star rated 501(c)(3) charity, visit .
Position Summary
Sepsis Alliance is seeking a visionary and proactive Director of Policy and Advocacy with proven experience advancing policy objectives through legislatures and government agencies at the federal and state level. In this role, you will shape and execute a comprehensive policy agenda that elevates sepsis as a public health priority, working with survivors, loved ones, industry partners, and other advocates to drive legislative and regulatory change across jurisdictions. You will forge and sustain strategic partnerships with industry sponsors, federal and state regulatory bodies, bipartisan lawmakers, and key coalitions to advance our mission.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will drive advocacy campaigns from Capitol Hill briefings to grassroots mobilization, designed to secure funding, influence legislation, and raise public awareness of sepsis prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship. You will supervise a part-time Senior Advocacy Manager, providing guidance on digital advocacy platforms, outreach strategies, and campaign execution, while ensuring alignment with the board member recommendations discussed at the Policy and Advocacy Committee meeting. Additionally, you will identify and cultivate policy-aligned and industry-sponsored funding opportunities, partnering with the Development team on grant applications, public-sector partnerships, and funding proposals.
This position is well suited to a mid-career policy professional who combines high-level strategic thinking with hands-on advocacy experience, is deeply passionate about improving health outcomes across communities, and is eager to drive impactful, resource-conscious initiatives within our funding parameters. Washington D.C. area candidates are strongly preferred due to the organizations need for regular in-person meetings and events with federal partners and stakeholders in Washington, D.C.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Strategy and Legislative Leadership
Team Leadership & Supervision
Stakeholder Engagement and Representation
Community Mobilization and Advocacy Campaigns
Cross-Department Collaboration
Operational Oversight and Reporting
Travel
This position requires a regular presence in downtown Washington, D.C., to attend events, conduct in-person meetings with public officials, and represent Sepsis Alliance on Capitol Hill. Occasional travel to conferences and national meetings may also be required.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess:
Required:
Preferred:
Workplace Culture and Benefits
Sepsis Alliance is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and flexible workplace that values the well-being of all team members.
Compensation and Pay Transparency
The salary range for this position is $110,000$130,000 annually, commensurate with experience, responsibilities, and geographic location.
Time Off and Wellness
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sepsis Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the hiring process in accordance with the ADA and other applicable laws.
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