The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Government Relations Manager in our National Center office located in Washington, DC .
The Government Relations Manager represents the American Heart Association before Congress and the Executive Branch agencies on a portfolio of legislative and regulatory issues related to preserving and expanding access to care for heart and stroke patients through the Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act programs. Other issue areas may include stroke and health disparities.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Identify, develop and recommend a portfolio of issues and policy objectives within assigned content areas that further the mission of the Association through federal advocacy.
- Develop strategies and tactics to achieve policy objectives, working in collaboration with policy, grassroots and media advocacy departments. Manage at least one proactive legislative issue for the Association.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships and channels of communication with Members of Congress, Executive Branch officials and their respective staff.
- Work closely with a variety of coalitions or organizations.
- Lead or serve on integrated team within assigned issue areas.
- Retain expertise in issue areas and monitor relevant legislative and regulatory issues to inform Association staff and volunteer leaders.
- Work closely with policy department to develop fact sheets, breifing memos, talking points, testimony, report language and other materials relevant to assigned issue areas.
- Provide relevant verbal and written updates and briefings to AHA leadership and volunteers.
- Develop strong relationships with AHA staff in other departments and monitor and report on issues relevant to their work.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, History, Sociology, Journalism, Communications or a related field of study.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years professional experience working in the public policy arena.
- Knowledge of and background in issues related to access to care (Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and as a team or coalition leader.
- Ability to work effectively with the Association staff and volunteer leadership.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:
- Master's degree in public policy, public administration or related field
- Five or more years’ experience working on Capitol Hill or in an executive branch agency.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 20 2019
Active Until:
Dec 20 2019
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit