Sr. Counsel, National Issues

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About the Company

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood values the experience of employees, and our cultural ethos is “In This Together” which aims to support a workplace culture that centers on belonging, learning, and individual recognition.

About the Job

The Public Policy Litigation & Law Department (PPL&L) represents PPFA and Planned Parenthood affiliates in policy matters that affect the mission of the organization. PPL&L seeks applicants for the position of a Managing Senior Staff Attorney (“MSSA”) or Managing Senior Counsel (“MSC”), with title be based on years of legal experience (if the successful candidate has 12-14 years of legal experience they will be a MSSA; if they have 15+ they will be a MSC). This role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring at least 2 days per week in-office (NYC or DC). This position reports to the PPL&L National Legal Director.

Purpose

• The position’s primary responsibilities will revolve around PPL&L’s work on issues of national importance regarding reproductive healthcare, with an emphasis on intersections of PPL&L’s litigation and policy work with legislative, regulatory, operational, clinical, and risk assessment and mitigation matters. The position may also include some supervising and engaging in litigation on the above and related issues. The MSSA or MSC will also serve as the manager of several attorneys within the department and represent the interests of their direct reports to the management team of PPL&L

Delivery

• The MSSA or MSC will work closely with the Vice President, National Legal Director, and other colleagues to develop and execute strategy on a range of issues of national importance where PPL&L’s work intersects with legislative, regulatory, operational, clinical, and risk assessment/mitigation matters. This includes:

  • Working closely with legal, operational and clinical personnel to advise clients and drive strategy in navigating risk in a rapidly shifting post-Roe environment

  • Coordinating with internal and coalition colleagues around legislative and regulatory matters with significant litigation implications

  • Ensuring that high-level operational, policy, and communications strategies are informed by litigation and public policy risks and opportunities

  • Monitoring key litigation and advising clients about issues it implicates, such as issues relating to compliance, risk, litigation, legislative and regulatory strategy, and communications

• The MMSA or MSC should expect to lead and collaborate on a substantial and dynamic portfolio of issues in a fast-paced environment. Current and recent areas of focus include attacks on medication abortion; patients’ rights to travel across state lines to access abortion and other health care; attacks on gender affirming care; efforts to exclude Planned Parenthood affiliates from serving patients through publicly-funded public health programs; and attacks on Planned Parenthood’s federated structure

• Depending on need and experience, the MMSA or MSC’s portfolio may also include some supervising and engaging in litigation on the above and related issues. As part of their managerial responsibilities, the MSSA or MSC will:

  • Engage in regular oversight of their direct reports, conducting regular check-ins

  • Provide professional development support, preparing for and conducting quarterly and annual review

  • Represent the interests of their direct reports and collaborate with the other people managers to advance those interests as well as those of the team as a whole

  • In addition to their direct reports, support the career development of the team, including other attorneys, interns, and paralegals

• The MSSA or MSC will contribute to PPL&L’s ongoing work to center the communities most affected by laws restricting access to sexual and reproductive health and rights

Engagement

• The MSSA or MSC will work closely with other members of the PPL&L team as well as affiliate leadership and staff, other PPFA colleagues, coalition partners, and outside counsel

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  • Law degree

  • Twelve or more years of legal practice, including substantial experience helping sophisticated clients navigate complex legal and public policy environments in the context of reproductive rights or a closely related area

  • Demonstrated commitment to antiracism and to diversity, equity, and inclusion across differences in race, ethnicity, religion, ability, cultural background, socio economic circumstance, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation

  • Established interest in public interest work, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and/or impact litigation

• Many different legal career paths can develop skills that are valuable for this role; candidates are not expected to have experience in all aspects of the position. Experience in reproductive rights is not a requirement. Relevant skills and experience include:

  • Litigation experience, including civil litigation experience at the trial court and/or appellate levels and experience working with outside litigation counsel

  • Regulatory or compliance work, especially in connection with sophisticated clients navigating complex and shifting legal environments

  • Experience working in a coalition and/or with co-counsel for multiple organizational clients

  • Reproductive justice work

  • Criminal defense and/or prosecutorial experience

  • Communications work in connection with litigation or public policy issues

  • Managing or supervising federal or state policy work

  • Work on amicus briefs or strategy

  • Managing, mentoring or supervising more junior attorneys or other colleagues

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Mgr., Benefits & Wellness

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About the Company

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood values the experience of employees, and our cultural ethos is “In This Together” which aims to support a workplace culture that centers on belonging, learning, and individual recognition.

About the Job

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seek a Manager, Benefits and Wellness, ensuring that the department efficiently and effectively implements exciting and meaningful health and wellness programs that attract, motivate, and retain talent. The incumbent ensures that PPFA’s benefits programs are competitive and relevant. This job reports to the Director, Benefits & Wellbeing in the People, Culture & Equity division of PPFA. The People, Culture & Equity team seeks to make PPFA a great place to work for all, where our people and ways of working are an unbeatable strategic advantage to achieve the mission.

Purpose

• To assess, evaluate, and administer PPFA’s health and wellness program

• To apply concepts and methods that will improve the colleague's experience with health and wellness benefits provided by PPFA

• To support the implementation of any new platforms or technologies that administer PPFA’s health and wellness programs

Delivery

• Integrate ITT Service Standards in daily work activity

• Develop and deliver a holistic wellness approach that addresses the Financial, Psychological, Nutritional, and Physical needs of the employee population

• Oversee the design and implementation of a transformation of the benefits service delivery model

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure administration of benefit plans and programs are maintained

Engagement

• Leverages operational excellence and analytical insights in the design of benefits and wellness programs that help attract, develop, and retain top talent

• Conduct periodic analysis of benefit costs, administration, and design

• Improve employee experience in enrolling and utilizing the health & wellness program

• Interact with vendors and external partners that deliver or support the health & wellness programs

• Assist in the development of open enrollment processes, including communications, vendor coordination, and meetings

• Assist in the development, coordination, communication, and vendor coordination of wellness events and meetings

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  • 5 years of Human Resources Benefits and Wellness experience, preferably in growing and dynamic organizations

  • Experience in benefits administration and compliance regulations

  • An Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources Management, Organization Development, or Management Sciences preferred

  • Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation

  • Track record of managing projects and programs to successful completion

  • Strong facilitation, follow-up, and customer service skills

  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

  • A deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission of promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health

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Sr. Director, Ops & Business

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About the Company

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood values the experience of employees, and our cultural ethos is “In This Together” which aims to support a workplace culture that centers on belonging, learning, and individual recognition.

About the Job

The Stronger Change Office (SCO) is an affiliate-driven health care transformation office based out of PPFA. The SCO is designed by and for Planned Parenthood affiliates who are part of a healthcare transformation collaborative called Stronger. We are focused on supporting Stronger affiliates and facilitating the innovation needed to build the Planned Parenthood of the future.

SCO seeks an organized and experienced Senior Director for Stronger Operations & Business. This job reports to the National Transformation Director, Stronger Change Office. This role will supervise one individual.

Purpose

• The Senior Director, Stronger Operations & Business will play a critically important role in supporting the Chief Change Officer and National Transformation Director in leading SCO. This role will provide executive support within SCO to guide the office's business operations and financial sustainability and lead the membership health care business strategy for PP affiliates. This individual will bring expertise and vision to help design and integrate Stronger transformation programs and optimize project management and operational strategies across SCO. This role will also engage and support Stronger affiliate CEOs as well as the Stronger Change Leadership Committee (SCLC), an elected oversight body. This is a highly strategic and facilitative role that requires a combination of focus and flexibility, as well as a willingness to play an active, behind-the-scenes role. This individual will have strong analytical skills, emotional intelligence, and self-motivation.

Delivery

• The Senior Director, Stronger Operations & Business will oversee and execute the following:

  • Financial Sustainability:

    • Analyze and communicate SCO’s impact and business case, utilizing data analysis and data insights/narrative tools to consolidate the impact of SCO and transformation initiatives on health centers, patients, and communities

    • Support development of return on investment/impact analysis and reporting in collaboration with Stronger Impact, Analytics, and Communications staff

    • Support SCO’s financial sustainability by overseeing their financial modeling and business operations, including member and client invoicing, payments management, products and services portfolio and pricing and evaluating the feasibility of alternative financial support for SCO and Stronger affiliate transformation activities

    • Assess the business needs and financial opportunities of the PP affiliate business model and opportunities for value-add activities through SCO; conduct financial modeling and assess ROI of business opportunities

    • Oversee SCO budget and contracts which includes planning and analysis of department expenditures and planned costs and maintaining the highest level of oversight and fiscal responsibility of donor, board, and affiliate resources

    • In partnership with SCO’s Senior Leadership Team, oversee business analysis and insight generation for Stronger member affiliates

  • Membership and Client Management:

    • Serve as a business partner to Stronger affiliate CEOs; be able to analyze and communicate SCO’s business value and return on investment/impact financial calculations of SCO’s products and services for affiliate cost-sharing and pricing

    • Drive engagement with Stronger affiliate members and clients by producing and presenting written summaries, analyses, accountability and recommendations to Stronger affiliate CEOs and the SCLC, committees, and executive stakeholders as needed

    • Develop and maintain a robust Stronger affiliate governance playbook, decision logs, and other corporate governance and accountability systems

  • Operations:

    • Collaborate with SCO team and PPFA teams on streamlining and coordinating SCO’s administrative and operations activities, such as contracting and vendor procurement, technology/software reviews and management, expense and invoice management, and compliance with other PPFA policies and procedures

    • Play a critical cross-functional role with the Chief Change Officer, National Director of Transformation, and Initiative Directors to develop and apply necessary administrative and operational management practices that support efficient and coordinated office-wide program activities

    • Optimize SCO’s project management process by developing and testing tools and workflows that enhance the team's work and effectiveness

    • Supervise and develop systems, policies, and templates to support standard implementation of SCO systems, IT, and software management (e.g. Google Drive, Slack, software license tracking, etc.)

    • Serve as SCO’s internal compliance lead

    • Develop and maintain a robust SCO Operations Playbook, decision and risk registers, as well as executive reporting

    • Support continuous and quality improvement within and across initiative teams

Engagement

• Serve as part of SCO’s Senior Leadership Team, which includes department goal-setting, long-term process planning/re-engineering, and planning department design/structure

• Advise SCO’s Senior Leadership Team and governance on emerging risks across areas of the organization’s work in order to collaboratively develop functional and office-wide strategies

• Support SCO's Initiative Teams with expertise in business assessment and financial modeling

• Supervise and manage SCO staff, empowering them to deliver assigned responsibilities and manage their functions

• Manage accountability to internal project champions, ensuring appropriate prioritization and communication among team members

• Serve as a resource and business partner to the SCLC and Stronger affiliate members

• Drive engagement with affiliate members and clients by producing and presenting written summaries, analyses, accountability and recommendations to Stronger affiliate CEOs and the SCLC, committees, and executive stakeholders as needed

• Coordinate and collaborate closely with PPFA’s Finance, IT, Procurement, and Information Security team and ensure effective alignment of efforts and resources

• Participate in inter/intra departmental teams, task forces/committees, as required

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  • Bachelor's degree is required

    • Master's degree is preferred

  • At least 10 years experience in the healthcare and/or nonprofit sector

  • At least 5 years of experience running a large program office and/or engaging multiple simultaneous projects in a highly-matrixed environment is required

  • At least 5 years of people management experience is required

  • Understanding of healthcare business management and healthcare finance (both commercial and subsidized care delivery) is required

  • Experience working in networked or affiliated organizations is preferred

  • Familiarity with financial business modeling, ROI calculations, and cost/benefit analysis

  • Proven track record of managing and completing multi-year projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Proficiency in Google Workspace Apps

  • Experience with project management principles and tools; Asana and Slack strongly preferred

  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills

  • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to operate effectively in a constantly changing environment

  • Embodiment of PPFA's organization tagline, ‘Care. No matter what.’ as it applies to how we treat our patients, our affiliates, and our co-workers

  • Gravitas paired with the professional integrity and ambition to effectively represent and promote Planned Parenthood at the highest levels and internally as a senior leader

  • Strong delegation, management, and coaching skills; passion for people development

  • Commitment to PPFA’s mission and diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly surrounding race equity

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