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We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of all.\nAt the AAMC, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to promote well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.\nHybrid Work - Primarily remote roles with the ability to work across the U.S.\nComprehensive Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs; and fitness reimbursement\nGenerous Time Away - Paid time off, holidays, personal days, sick leave, paid parental leave and short- and long-term disability benefits.\n Retirement & Financial Well-Being - 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer contributions and financial planning resources\nFamily & Care Support - Backup care for children, elders, and pets, plus resources for families with specialized needs\nLearning & Purpose: Tuition reimbursement, professional learning and development opportunities and the chance to advance a meaningful mission.\nAdditional information can be found on our website.\nWhy us, why now?\nThe Government Relations Manager serves as a recognized subject-matter expert within Government Relations, independently advancing AAMC's federal advocacy priorities related to the federal budget/appropriations, medical research, public health, Veterans Affairs, and higher education. The role leads legislative analysis, advocacy strategy implementation, and major coalition initiatives within the portfolio; represents AAMC before Congress, federal agencies, and national coalitions; and serves as the primary lead for significant advocacy partnerships and policy initiatives. The position exercises significant judgment in complex, evolving policy environments, provides strategic recommendations to senior leadership, and leads cross-functional efforts that advance organizational priorities.\nHow you will make an impact?\nLead Federal Advocacy Strategy Implementation, Coalition Engagement, and Legislative Analysis:\nLead advocacy planning and implementation efforts for assigned policy priorities and legislative initiatives.\n\nServe as subject matter expert for designated legislative and regulatory issue areas.\n\nDevelop strategic recommendations for leadership regarding emerging legislative opportunities, risks, and stakeholder engagement approaches.\n\nBuild relationships with, and educateCongress, FederalExecutiveBranch,AAMCconstituents,and advocacy partners on AAMC policy priorities.\n\nHelppositionAAMCas arespectedresourceregardingacademicmedicine issues by:\n\nDevelopingadvocacy materialsandimplementingadvocacymessaging and strategy;\n\nLeadingCongressional advocacymeetingsandeducatingMembersof Congress and their staff;\n\nDeveloping and maintaining professional relationships with congressional staff and advocacy partners;\n\nOrganizing Congressional briefings on AAMC priorities;\n\nIncreasing Congressional support for AAMC-supported legislation;\n\nStaffing and leading the Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research Coalition and related higher education coalitions;\n\nRepresenting the AAMC and related policy priorities at Congressional hearings, briefings, and stakeholder meetings with fellow health care organizations;\n\nLeading and facilitating working groups for government relations representatives on key issues as advocacy needs emerge;\n\nCoordinating cross-functional advocacy efforts involving policy, communications, research, and constituent engagement teams throughout the organization; and\n\nInforming AAMC constituents of important legislative and regulatory activity and communicating the AAMC’s views to the medical and scientific research, physician, hospital, health, and higher education communities.\n\nServeasAAMC legislative issue lead to track, analyze, and summarize for internal and external audiences legislation and regulations at various stages of the policymakingprocess, includingissuebriefsandone- pagers.\n\nMonitorandrespondto fast-moving legislative and regulatory developments, providing rapid analysis, strategic recommendations,andmessagingguidanceduring time-sensitive or high-impact situations affecting AAMC priorities.\n\nLead Strategic Coalition Management for the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research:\nServe as Deputy Director for the AAMC-led Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research, managing day-to-day coalition operations and helping to shape advocacy strategies, priorities, and engagement activities in partnership with the Senior Director, Government Relations/coalition Executive Director :\n\nDrafting correspondenceonbehalfofthecoalition,\n\nLeadingworking groups,\n\nDeveloping and disseminatingmaterials tothecoalition,\n\nManagingcontenton thecoalition’swebsite,\n\nShaping the development ofthe coalitionagenda,and\n\nLeading and participatinginstrategy andadvocacymeetings.\n\nLead Strategic Advocacy Communications:\nServeasWashington Highlights co-editor and assist in creating and updatingmaterialsfortheadvocacysectionofthe AAMC website.\n\nManage Washington Highlightscontributorsacrosstheorganizationto secure, review, and publish content for the newsletter.\n\nSpecialProjectsandMentorship:\nWorkdirectlywithChief Public Policy Officer and others across the associationtomanageseveralhighpriorityprojects and organizational strategy issues.\n\nLead project teams and workgroups established to address emerging legislative and policy priorities.\n\nParticipateinselected meetings on behalf of the Department or the organization,deliverpresentationsontopicswithin portfolio.\n\nProvide guidance, coaching, mentorship, and review of work products for legislative analysts, specialists, and other staff across the association supporting advocacy initiatives.\n\nWhat you will bring to the role\nRequired Qualifications:\nAbachelor’sdegreeisrequiredforthisposition,alongwithaminimumof8 yearsof progressively responsible experience in federal government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, health policy, higher education policy, scientific research advocacy, or related fields, including demonstrated experience leading major advocacy initiatives, legislative portfolios, coalition activities, or policy programs. related work experience (advanced degree in a related field can substitute as appropriate).\n\nRecognized subject matter expertise in federal legislative and regulatory processes, advocacy strategy, coalition engagement, and policy analysis.\n\nDemonstrated experience leading significant advocacy initiatives, coalitions, programs, or cross-functional projects.\n\n8+ years of progressively responsible experience in federal government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, health policy, higher education policy, scientific research advocacy, or related fields, including demonstrated experience leading major advocacy initiatives, legislative portfolios, coalition activities, or policy programs, including experience:\n\nDeveloping legislative strategy recommendations and advising organizational leadership regarding policy opportunities, risks, and engagement approaches.\n\nWorking with elected officials at local, state, and federal level;\n\nCovering hearings, briefings, and related events;\n\nHandling advocacy and constituency coalitions communications and inquiries;\n\nTracking and analyzing federal legislative and regulatory issues;\n\nExperience working on federal budget, appropriations, medical research, public health, health care, higher education, Veterans Affairs, or related policy issues.\n\nStrong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills (with particular emphasis on writing) required.\n\nStrong interpersonal and organizational skills.\n\nAbility to utilize AAMC software to work with the team to post approved content online.\n\nPresenting on and communicating analyses and positions on key legislative and policy issues to various audiences;\n\nDrafting and disseminating policy documents and related materials.\n\nFacilitating working groups, leading collaborative initiatives, and driving consensus among internal and external stakeholders.\n\nExperience working on federal budget, appropriations, medical research, public health, health care, higher education, Veterans Affairs, or related policy issues.\n\nStrong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills (with particular emphasis on writing) required.\n\nStrong interpersonal and organizational skills.\n\nAbility to utilize AAMC software to work with the team to post approved content online.\n\nPreferred Experience:\nWorking knowledge of policy areas important to medical schools and teachinghospitals.\n\nExperience running and writing government affairs newsletter.\n\nRemote Work Eligibility\nThis position is eligible for remote work within the Washington DC / Baltimore metro area only.Compensation Grade Range\n$140,250.00-$165,000.00Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors may include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations.\nIf a bachelor’s degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience.\nThe AAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The AAMC is committed to an Equal Employment Opportunity policy in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic. The AAMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the AAMC will ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, pleasecontact the talent acquisition team.\nPlease attach a resume as part of the application process. 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