Senior Specialist, Advocacy and Political Law Compliance

Company: Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people 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, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission. The Action Fund’s related non-partisan political action committee, Planned Parenthood Federal PAC (PPFEDPAC), makes limited contributions to support federal candidates and supports state candidates as permitted by state laws. Committed to electing candidates who are steadfast in their support for sexual and reproductive health and rights in furtherance of the Action Fund's mission, Planned Parenthood Votes (PPVotes), an independent expenditure committee (SuperPAC) registered with the Federal Election Commission, conducts independent expenditures in federal races, and engages in state elections as permitted by state campaign finance laws. Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seek a Senior Specialist , Advocacy and Political Law Compliance. This job reports to the Associate Director, Advocacy and Political Law Compliance in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) . OGC is the internal legal department of the Planned Parenthood National Office providing legal advice and related services in areas including legal compliance, risk management, litigation, and all aspects of business law. This role is expected to begin in June 2026 and end in February 2027. Purpose As a part of the Advocacy and Political Law Team within the Office of the General Counsel, the Senior Specialist will help administer, and coordinate advocacy and political compliance programs and procedures to ensure PPFA, Action Fund, PPFEDPAC, and PPVotes (“National Office”) activities are in compliance with all applicable state and federal lobbying and campaign finance regulations and reporting requirements. They support the Office of General Counsel attorneys and the Associate Director coordinating closely with other departments and relevant experts regarding lobbying and campaign finance compliance issues, and organizing the provision of compliance resources for National Office staff. Engagement This position works directly with the Associate Director and engages stakeholders across all levels of National office to ensure that all relevant lobbying and campaign finance reports are accurate and timely Provide training on the design and delivery of compliance services. Collaborate with staff to develop plans to enable PPFA, Action Fund, PPFEDPAC, and PPVotes meet related compliance deadlines,identify issues and advise on optimal approach which affect success to meet compliance needs Delivery Help manage outside counsel responsible for performing the National Office’s lobbying, campaign finance, and other nonprofit compliance filings. Assist in project management of all federal and state lobbying and campaign finance disclosure filings and registrations at the National Office, in coordination with other divisions. Assist in information/data retrieval in all regulatory investigations. Work with Associate Director Compliance on maintenance of policies and tracking of compliance activities. Serve as back up to the Associate Director, Advocacy and Political Law Compliance for federal and state campaign finance and state lobbying compliance. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Bachelor’s degree. Lobbying & Campaign Finance Compliance Experience: Previous experience filing lobbying or campaign finance reports required; three or more years of federal campaign finance compliance experience. Background in non-profit or public administration, finance, accounting, or expert knowledge of some state campaign finance regulations preferred. Highly organized self-starter who demonstrates a sense of ownership, willingness to take initiative, and ability to prioritize. Solution and process focused with proven problem solving skills and resourcefulness. Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks and projects effectively. Ability to manage and maintain sensitive and confidential information. Proficient in Google (Gmail, Calendar, Apps) and Microsoft Office with at least intermediate PowerPoint and Excel skills. Demonstrate superior customer service with internal and external customers. Strong, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills across all mediums and across all levels of the organization. Comfortable asking questions. Previous experience as part of an in-house legal team and/or in the areas of U.S. not-for-profit corporate and tax matters or intellectual property law desirable but not required. Attention to detail and perseverance in troubleshooting administrative barriers and meeting time-sensitive deadlines. Setting priorities and ensuring that key tasks get done. Must be able to respond to all inquiries in a timely, tactful, and professional manner. Ability to work collaboratively with OGC colleagues as well as program and operations teams. $75,000 - $80,000 a year Travel: 0-10% domestic travel Planned Parenthood's cultural ethos, "In This Together," reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission. Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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