Manager, Legislative Affairs

American Academy of Family Physicians

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

When you join the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), you are at the center of transforming health care. You are on the leading edge of ensuring family doctors have what they need to adapt and you are part of a legacy that has been instrumental in improving and advocating for family medicine since 1947. Make an impact that matters. Be Team AAFP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or through equivalent work experience, plus a minimum of four years work experience.
Knowledge of health policy and federal legislative and regulatory processes, including understanding of health workforce and practice issues, and public health.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects on short timelines.
Ability to provide timely assistance related to AAFP members and chapter inquiries, commission/governance activities on legislative issues.
Ability to present to a variety of audiences at national, state and regional meetings and to Congressional staff and legislators.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes advocacy strategy to advance family medicine priorities before the United States Congress and external stakeholders.
Proactively identifies priority issues and opportunities to engage with policymakers, in collaboration with the Government Relations team and other internal divisions.
Monitors and responds to federal legislation.
Directly lobbies Congressional offices.
Drafts written materials including Congressional testimony and letters.
Develops other content to support advocacy activities.
Maintains relationships with external stakeholders.
Represents the organization in coalitions and other meetings.
Aids in the development and implementation of grassroots strategy and strategic political giving, including attending political events on behalf of FamMedPAC.