State Government Relations Director - Pennsylvania

Alzheimer's Association®•Susquehanna Township, PA

6h•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Pennsylvania State Government Relations Director serves as the Alzheimer’s Association’s principal staff member for state government affairs and chief lobbyist in Pennsylvania. The role represents the Association before the Pennsylvania legislature, governor, relevant state agencies, coalitions, community partners, and statewide task forces and work groups. The Director serves as a registered lobbyist and develops and executes strategies to implement the Association’s coordinated nationwide state policy priorities, including issues related to insurance coverage, Medicaid, long-term care, training standards, workforce issues, and aging policy. The position reports to the Territory State Government Relations Director. The Director plans and executes a multi-year 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, government officials, and community stakeholders; monitors legislation and legislative activity; reports lobbying activities and ensures compliance; and supports grassroots advocacy, including the annual State Advocacy Day. The Director provides policy expertise to Association colleagues, updates state and functional leaders, prepares reports and presentations, and participates in major Chapter events. The position is based in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is full-time, working 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 Alzheimer’s care, support, and research, with a mission to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. The Association emphasizes health equity, engagement with underrepresented and underserved communities, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years of experience working in a state government affairs setting, as a state legislative staff person, or as policy staff in a governor’s office or relevant state agency.
Current contacts within the 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 preferably in Pennsylvania.

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 before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and Association staff to provide testimony as needed.
Develop and grow 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 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 and assist with state-level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits, correspondence, and other activities.
Provide regular updates to the state Chapter Executive and other functional leaders.
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 and galas.
Perform other duties as assigned.