Lead Policy Analyst (Hybrid)

American Medical Association•Chicago, WA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking a Lead Policy Analyst for its Digital Health & AI team. This is a hybrid position based in Washington, D.C., requiring three days a week in the office. The role focuses on leading policy work related to Digital Health and AI, including drafting reports, monitoring legislation and regulations, recommending responses, and implementing programs. The position involves researching and developing policies to enhance physician understanding of Digital Health and AI, and acting as a liaison with internal and external partners. This role demands specialized expertise, the ability to lead others in solving complex problems, and independent work with minimal guidance. It may also involve leading functional teams or projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, master's degree strongly preferred.
7+ years of experience in healthcare policy analysis in an academic, government, corporate or non-profit settings required.
Proven ability to write, analyze, develop, and/or influence public policy is required.
Knowledge of digital health and AI trends in the healthcare industry required.
Knowledge of data privacy and HIPPA highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and synthesize multiple viewpoints into actionable recommendations.
Proven ability to conduct in-depth policy research and analysis, incorporate expert perspectives, and translate complex issues into clear, concise, and well-supported written materials for a variety of audiences.
Strong project management and communication skills with experience leading or influencing multistakeholder deliberations.
Proven analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills to build solid policy recommendations.
Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain internal and external relationships including the ability to interface effectively with people of varying disciplines, backgrounds, and expertise.
Polished speaking and presentation skills to externally represent the AMA at conferences and other events.
Politically savvy.
Some travel required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and shape AMA policy positions on digital health and AI policy; recommend new policies and assist in the development of corresponding AMA strategies, polices and initiatives.
Develop policy reports, reviews, position statements, comment letters, written testimonies, and presentation materials to influence the policy landscape.
Analyze and prepare correspondence and briefing materials for Senior Management and AMA offices on key digital health and AI issues.
Monitor state and federal legislative and regulatory digital health and AI developments and develop guidance for physicians on the implications of these developments.
Create and contribute to new and updated educational and communications resources and events.
Collaborate with internal business units to foster and maintain effective relations with relevant entities, including Sections and Federation societies to advance shared priorities that align with the AMA position on issues related to digital health and AI.
Collaborate with internal business units such as Advocacy, Enterprise Communications and Center for Optimal Health Outcomes to ensure consistent and appropriate messaging to stakeholders.
Contribute to the planning and implementing convenings, briefings, conferences, and presentations related to digital health policies.
Build and maintain external relationships including but not limited to medical specialty societies, industry stakeholders, and coalitions.
Represent the AMA at external meetings as needed.
Assist in the management of AMA coalitions.
May include other responsibilities as assigned.