Sr. Policy Analyst, VFHK

American Heart Association • Dallas, TX

358d • Hybrid

About The Position

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association's Voices for Healthy Kids initiative is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst (Flexible work arrangements available). The ideal Senior Policy Analyst is self-directed and will have outstanding research and writing skills, an attention to detail, the ability to make complex information easily digestible to broad audiences, familiarity with the issues within the Voices for Healthy Kids policy portfolio, and experience in public policy work. This is a full time, grant-funded, benefits-eligible opportunity. Current funding is through 12/31/2025 with strong confidence in continued funding beyond 2025. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public policy and/or legal research with a demonstrated understanding of the public policy issues within the Voices for Healthy Kids portfolio.
• Master's degree in political science, public health, public administration or related area.
• Law degree from an ABA accredited law school strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills and oral and written communication ability.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal government structures and their processes.
• Skilled in interpersonal communications and exhibits the ability to effectively work with staff and external partners.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with varying levels of complexity and under variable timelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, research, analyze, and advise on state and local legislation within and related to the Voices for Healthy Kids policy portfolio.
• Review and provide guidance on proposed state and local legislation.
• Draft legislation.
• Conduct legislative and regulatory research and analysis.
• Understand Goal Guidance and answer technical legal questions on the policies.
• Support and inform the American Heart Association's approach to technical assistance for state and local campaigns.
• Manage internal processes for creating, updating, and/or editing policy guidance within the Voices For Healthy Kids portfolio.
• Track and report on policy successes related to the Voices for Healthy Kids policy portfolio.
• Demonstrate effective relationship management with external contractors and partners.
• Interact with relevant staff, partners, and thought leaders to facilitate knowledge sharing and learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with regular market reviews.
• Merit increases and incentive programs based on performance.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program and wellness program.
• Telemedicine and medical consultation services.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and mentoring programs.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at a minimum of 16 days per year.
• 12 paid holidays off each year.
• Tuition Assistance program for further education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees