State Advocacy Administrator

American Society of Clinical Oncology•Alexandria, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State Advocacy Administrator supports ASCO’s state advocacy initiatives and engagement with the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates. The role monitors legislative and regulatory developments that affect cancer care and coordinates ASCO’s advocacy work with internal teams, external partners, state affiliates, and volunteers. This is a hybrid position based at ASCO’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The employee must reside in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia and live within 75 miles of headquarters. Onsite work is anticipated approximately 1–2 days per week. The position is non-exempt and based on 37.5 hours per week, with 10–15 travel days per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
3–4 years of experience with advocacy initiatives at a professional association, state government, or healthcare entity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with legislative and regulatory search engines.
Excellent time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multitask.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey and receive information.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
High degree of professionalism and comfort working with senior volunteers and staff.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to spend extended periods seated or standing at a desk and to use computers and other office technology extensively.
Must reside in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, within 75 miles of ASCO headquarters.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the state legislative process.
Knowledge of issues affecting cancer care.
Experience managing long-term projects with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

Manage delegate credentials, guide the resolution submission process, and provide logistical support during House of Delegates meetings, including the AMA Cancer Care Caucus.
Help identify key issues and draft resolutions and talking points for House of Delegates meetings.
Coordinate input from relevant ASCO teams to advance ASCO’s advocacy at House of Delegates meetings.
Coordinate with external partners to advance ASCO’s advocacy at House of Delegates meetings.
Support programs by participating in coalition meetings, crafting and reviewing member presentations, and preparing materials for state policymaker meetings.
Assist with coordinating state legislative and regulatory tracking to monitor issues affecting cancer care.
Monitor relevant state legislative hearings and regulatory meetings.
Track State Affiliate and volunteer engagement in state advocacy.
Help prepare and distribute materials for state advocacy efforts, including comment letters, talking points, and testimony.