The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Policy Analyst, Healthcare in our National Center office located in Washington, DC .
The Policy Analyst is responsible for researching, developing, writing and reporting on assigned policy portfolio for advocacy. Additional responsibility includes translating science and developing content for policy briefs, fact sheets, position statements and other communications to build support for AHA’s advocacy efforts at community, state and federal levels.
This is a full time, benefits eligible, fixed-term assignment that will last approx. 12-18 months.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Translates science into policy for assigned strategic issues and policy development supporting state/federal advocacy. Develops policy statements (published and unpublished), regulatory comments, model legislation, policy briefs, and other material to support, position and build the AHA advocacy and programmatic efforts.
- Shepherds policy papers from conception to publication, interacts with writing groups, convenes experts from around the country, serves as an author occasionally when applicable in areas of expertise, manages the writing process, and balances differing opinions.
- Hires, trains and manages paid interns in policy research. Reviews and analyzes research for relevancy and support of AHA’s policy position.
- Interacts with relevant government agencies and manages a certain number of external relationships with coalitions and partners aligned with the assigned advocacy portfolio. Represents the AHA at conferences and meetings. Will occasionally serve as a speaker on behalf of the AHA in areas of expertise
- Represents policy research by leading or participating on interdepartmental and intradepartmental working groups addressing quality of care, access to care, and other areas as needed.
- Provides content in the areas of expertise to support the Advocacy Coordinating Committee meetings, providing materials for the agenda, presenting on certain topics and serving as a liaison with volunteers.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Political Science or related area
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience translating science and medical research outcomes into policy
- Proficient knowledge of health policy issues including prevention (nutrition, obesity, physical activity, tobacco, air pollution), access to health care, health care delivery systems, and cardiovascular research
- Comprehensive writing and speaking skills
- Ability to develop external relationships with government agencies, national coalitions, or other potential partners for American Heart Association advocacy work
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Ability to meet deadlines amid competing project and program delivery requirements
- Ability to manage people, orient them to the team and provide a priority work stream
- Must be able to travel overnight approx. 10% of the time.
Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:
- Master’s Degree in Public Health, Healthcare Policy or related area
- Comprehensive proof-reading skills and attention to detail
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 1 2018
Active Until:
Jun 2 2018
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit