State Government Relations Director - Pennsylvania

Alzheimer's Association Careers•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

The Pennsylvania State Government Relations Director serves as the principal staff member for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Pennsylvania. The director represents the Alzheimer’s Association before the state legislature, governor, relevant state agencies, coalitions, community partners, and statewide task forces and work groups. The role is a registered lobbyist and develops and executes strategies to advance the Association’s coordinated nationwide state policy priorities, including insurance coverage, Medicaid, long-term care, training standards, workforce issues, and aging policy. The director plans and executes a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda in collaboration with the National Public Policy Office; drafts bills and regulatory language; secures bill sponsors; and testifies before legislative committees. The role also develops relationships with legislators, state officials, and community stakeholders; coordinates grassroots advocacy activities; tracks legislation and lobbying activity; and provides policy expertise and updates to Association colleagues and leaders. The position is based in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and reports to the Territory State Government Relations Director. It is full-time, based on 37.5 hours per week. The stated salary range is $90,000–$110,000. The Alzheimer’s Association is a voluntary health organization focused on ending Alzheimer’s and other dementia through research, risk reduction, early detection, and quality care and support. The organization describes its commitment to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and advancing health equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years of experience working in state government affairs, as state legislative staff, or as policy staff in a governor’s office or relevant state agency.
Current contacts within Pennsylvania’s state legislature and executive branch, and with potential partners and collaborators in Pennsylvania.
Understanding of and experience with Pennsylvania’s legislative, regulatory, and budget processes.
Familiarity with Medicaid, aging, health, drug coverage, and long-term care issues.
Ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public policy opportunities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and tasks successfully.
Self-starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to a reliable vehicle, and proof of automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in state government affairs, legislative staff, or policy staff work in Pennsylvania is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda focused on implementing the Association’s state policy priorities, in collaboration with the National Public Policy Office.
Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors.
Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and Association staff to provide testimony as needed.
Develop relationships with legislators, state government officials, and community stakeholders.
Represent the Association on relevant statewide task forces, work groups, committees, and coalitions.
Track state legislation using the Association’s approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.
Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association’s approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.
Collaborate with the local Grassroots Advocacy Manager to plan and execute the annual State Advocacy Day at the state capitol.
Identify opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist with state-level advocacy activities, including office visits, correspondence, and other activities.
Provide regular updates to the state Chapter Executive and other functional leaders, and prepare reports and presentations for Chapter Board meetings and community events as requested.
Collaborate regularly with Association staff across the state chapter to advance mission priorities and provide policy expertise.
Participate in major events hosted by the state Chapter, including Walk events and galas.
Perform other duties as assigned.