Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco, Systems of Care

American Heart Association • Washington, DC

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Policy Analyst, Systems of Care, Tobacco and Public Health researches, develops, writes, and reports on an assigned policy portfolio for advocacy. The position translates science into policy and develops content for policy briefs, fact sheets, position statements, and other communications to build support for the American Heart Association’s advocacy efforts at community, state, and federal levels. The role supports state and federal advocacy on tobacco, systems of care, and other strategic issues, and works with experts, volunteers, government agencies, coalitions, and partners. The position is based in the Washington, DC office, with home-based work acceptable, and requires approximately 10% overnight travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Health Science, Public Policy (Healthcare), Healthcare Administration, Political Science, or a related area.
• Five years of relevant experience.
• At least three years of experience translating science and medical research outcomes into impactful public policy.
• Proficient knowledge of health policy issues, including public health, health care delivery systems, and tobacco prevention and cessation.
• Effective writing and speaking skills.
• Ability to develop external relationships with government agencies, national coalitions, or other potential partners for advocacy work.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines amid competing project and program delivery requirements.
• Ability to manage people, orient them to policy research, and provide a priority work stream.
• Ability to travel overnight approximately 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• MPH or advanced graduate studies in Public Health, Healthcare Policy, Health Systems, or related areas.
• Comprehensive proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Translate science into policy for assigned strategic issues and policy development in support of state and federal advocacy.
• Develop published and unpublished policy statements, regulatory comments, model legislation, policy briefs, and other materials supporting advocacy and programmatic efforts.
• Manage policy papers from conception through publication, including interacting with writing groups, convening experts nationally and internationally, occasionally authoring material in areas of expertise, managing the writing process, and balancing differing expert perspectives.
• Review and analyze research for relevance to and support of American Heart Association policy positions.
• Contribute to and conduct policy implementation and outcome evaluation research to inform model policy development.
• Interact with relevant government agencies and manage external relationships with coalitions and partners aligned with the assigned advocacy portfolio.
• Represent the American Heart Association at conferences and meetings and occasionally speak on its behalf in areas of expertise.
• Represent policy research by leading or participating in interdepartmental and intradepartmental working groups addressing tobacco, systems of care, and other areas as needed.
• Provide content for Advocacy Coordinating Committee meetings, prepare agenda materials, present on topics, and serve as a liaison with volunteers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional development resources, including Employee Resource Groups, a professional mentoring program, and Heart U.
• Paid Time Off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays each year, including several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition assistance for education related to current duties, responsibilities, or potential future positions.
• Annual salary planning and incentive programs, depending on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior