The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. Based in Washington, DC with offices throughout the country, ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Senior manager/lobbyist for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), representing the Society’s and ACS CAN’s mission and advocacy agenda with respect to the following priority issues and federal campaigns: FDA drug development and devices, biosimilars, opioid pain access issues, workforce training, health information technology, and related issues before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, and external coalition partners.
- ACS CAN staff partner to appropriate patient advocacy coalitions as assigned.
- ACS CAN liaison to strategic partner organizations working in the above issue areas.
- Indirect supervision of ACS CAN Federal Relations team staff at Senior Specialist grade and below.
- Serves as principal federal lobbyist and strategist for the Society and ACS CAN on all issues relating to FDA drug development and devices, biosimilars, opioid pain access, workforce training, health IT, and related issues.
- Represents the Society and ACS CAN before Congress, the Executive Branch, coalition partners, and others in the health care arena in support of all of the above-named health policy issue areas.
- Works closely with the ACS CAN field, media, policy and grassroots teams in coordinating ACS CAN strategic involvement in each of the health policy issue areas named above.
- Identify advocacy needs and opportunities and design and implement appropriate strategies in coordination with ACS CAN leadership and staff.
- Draft and analyze legislative proposals, develop talking points, charts, fact sheets, presentations, draft correspondence and testimony, conduct briefings on and off Capitol Hill, on all issues relating to FDA drug development and devices, biosimilars, opioid access, workforce training, health information technology, and related issues.
- Work collaboratively with ACS CAN policy staff to strategically engage in the federal regulatory rule making process pertaining to FDA drug development and devices, biosimilars, opioid pain access issues, workforce training, health information technology, and related issues.
- Respond to information requests from Congressional offices and the public, as well as inquiries from ACS CAN, National Corporate Center, and Society field and division staff and volunteers.
- Proactively identify needs for research and materials to support lobbying activities and enable quick response to current events.
- Attend relevant conferences and meetings.
- Provide technical assistance, as appropriate, to divisions in support of state activities.
- Provide information for member profiles and maintain reports on legislative meetings.
- Attend Federal Government Relations Team and other ACS CAN meetings.
- Provide frequent status reports to the ACS CAN President and the Vice President, Federal Advocacy and Strategic Alliances on activities and work accomplished.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred).
Skills/Experience:
- Capitol Hill work experience (preferred).
- High level of expertise in federal health policy.
- 8 or more years of professional experience required, including extensive legislative and/or advocacy experience.
- Experience working with and leading coalitions.
- Understanding of the federal legislative process, and strong health policy background.
- Demonstrates the following Direct Lobbying competencies:
- Decision quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Strategic mindset - Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
- Action oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Drives results - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
- Interpersonal savvy - Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Persuades - Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
- Instills trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Being resilient - Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Other Skills:
- Superb research and writing skills.
- Must have a great attitude and be a team player.
- Must be a self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be flexible, and able to manage multiple administrative tasks and projects.Some travel required.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 19 2018
Active Until:
Feb 19 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Cancer Society
industry:
Nonprofit