Senior Legislative Analyst

Association of American Medical Colleges • Washington, DC

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Legislative Analyst serves as a senior subject-matter expert within Government Relations, independently and collaboratively advancing AAMC’s federal advocacy priorities related to the budget, medical research, public health, Veterans Affairs, and higher education. The role leads and supports legislative analysis and advocacy strategy on specific issues within the portfolio, represents AAMC to Congress, federal agencies, and national coalitions, and serves as primary staff lead for major advocacy partnerships in the portfolio. The position exercises significant judgment in complex, evolving policy environments and regularly advises senior leadership on legislative strategy and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required for this position, along with a minimum of 5-7 years of related work experience (advanced degree in a related field can substitute as appropriate).
• Related work experience (5-7 years): On medical research, higher education, health care and/or public health policy issues; Working with elected officials at local, state, and federal level; Covering hearings, briefings, and related events; Handling advocacy and constituency coalitions communications and inquiries; Tracking and analyzing federal legislative and regulatory issues; Presenting on and communicating analyses and positions on key legislative and policy issues to various audiences; and/or Drafting and disseminating policy documents and related materials.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills (with particular emphasis on writing) required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to utilize AAMC software to work with the team to post approved content online.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of policy areas important to medical schools and teaching hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Advocate, Maintain Strategic Alliances, and Assess & Analyze Legislative Activity: Educate Congress, Federal Executive Branch, AAMC constituents, and advocacy partners on AAMC policy priorities.
• Help position AAMC as a respected resource regarding academic medicine issues by: Developing advocacy materials and implementing advocacy messaging and strategy; Leading Congressional advocacy meetings and educating Members of Congress and their staff; Developing and maintaining professional relationships with congressional staff and advocacy partners; Organizing Congressional briefings on AAMC priorities; Increasing Congressional support for AAMC-supported legislation; Staffing the Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research Coalition and related higher education coalitions; Representing the AAMC and related policy priorities at Congressional hearings, briefings, and stakeholder meetings with fellow health care organizations; Leading and facilitating working groups for government relations representatives on key issues as advocacy needs emerge; Coordinating with other Government Relations staff and others throughout the organization; and Informing AAMC constituents of important legislative and regulatory activity and communicating the AAMC’s views to the medical and scientific research, physician, hospital, health, and higher education communities.
• Serve as AAMC legislative issue lead to track, analyze, and summarize for internal and external audiences legislation and regulations at various stages of the policymaking process, including issue briefs and one pagers.
• Monitor and respond to fast-moving legislative and regulatory developments, providing rapid analysis, strategic recommendations, and messaging guidance during time-sensitive or high-impact situations affecting AAMC priorities.
• Staff the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research: Under direction of Senior Director, Public Policy & Strategic Outreach, help staff the AAMC-led Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research, including: Drafting correspondence on behalf of the coalition Leading working groups Disseminating materials to the coalition Managing content on the coalition’s website Helping to develop the coalition agenda, and Participating in strategy and advocacy meetings
• Edit Publication: Serve as Washington Highlights co-editor and assist in creating and updating materials for the advocacy section of the AAMC website. Manage Washington Highlights contributors across the organization to secure, review, and publish content for the newsletter
• Special Projects and Mentorship: Work directly with Chief Public Policy Officer and others across the association to manage several high priority projects and organizational strategy issues. Participate in selected meetings on behalf of the Department or the organization, deliver presentations on topics within portfolio. Work with legislative analysts and other specialists across the association to provide guidance, coaching, and/or review of and input on related materials they develop and responsibilities related to this position.

Benefits

• Remote Work – Fully remote work available for most positions
• Retirement Savings – Generous 403(b) employer contributions and financial wellness resources, including professional financial advising.
• Health & Wellness Perks – Fitness and bicycle subsidies, on-site and virtual wellness programs (live yoga, meditation, mental health webinars, flu shot clinics, and more)
• Support & Family Care – Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back-up care options for children, adults, elders, and even pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees