Policy Analyst II (Hybrid)

American Medical Association•Chicago, IL

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking a Policy Analyst II for its corporate offices in Chicago. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in the office. The Policy Analyst will be responsible for the policy-related functions of the Medical Student Section (MSS), guiding members through the policymaking processes, conducting research, developing resources, and serving as a center of expertise on medical student issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, public policy/administration, health policy, public health, or other relevant field required.
1-3 years of experience in health care policy development, along with knowledge of medical student constituencies, preferred.
Broad-based knowledge of U.S. health policy required.
Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write a diverse range of material, develop well thought-out policy positions, and edit material prepared by others.
Polished interpersonal skills including well-developed relationship building with medical students, physicians and staff.
Strong organization and prioritization skills.
Well-developed project management skills including the ability to initiate, manage, and execute multiple policy projects in a fast-paced team environment under tight time constraints.
Travel and extended hours, nights, and weekends as business demands dictate, required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyzes policy, data and the research literature medical student -related issues.
Serves as staff resource on medical student issues related to the AMA policymaking process.
Researches issues of interest to Section members.
In collaboration with Director, prepares AMA reports, position papers, and correspondence/briefing materials for the Board of Trustees and senior management.
Contributes content and expertise to Section communications and develops web content as assigned.
Supports research and analysis of manuscripts for publication.
Researches and responds to physician and other internal/external stakeholder inquiries on issues of interest to Section members.
Provides subject matter expertise to the development of education programming and other resources for Section members.
Supports Section leaders in policy-related aspects of strategic planning and program development.
Builds, manages, and sustains professional relationships with Governing Council members and other Section leaders.
Supports the work of Section committees and other leadership groups as assigned.
Contributes to the planning and execution of Section Governing Council meetings, Annual/Interim meetings, and other Section events.
Completes other tasks and projects for the Medical Student Section and other Sections as assigned.
May include other responsibilities as assigned