American Heart Association
Federal Government Relations Manager, Food is Medicine
American Heart Association, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a
Government Relations Manager, Food Is Medicine
with our Federal Advocacy Team based in our
Washington, DC
office. Flexible work arrangement available.
This is a full-time position that is funded through 6/30/2027. Funding is likely to be extended.
Reporting to the Senior Advocacy Advisor, Food Is Medicine, you will be responsible for representing the Association with Congress and other elected officials to achieve our federal advocacy goals—including, but not limited to, securing new federal funding for food is medicine research—in support of the Association’s food is medicine initiative, Health Care by Food TM. This transformative initiative will provide the large-scale clinical evidence required to help identify, support, and implement the most viable food is medicine strategies for public health insurance coverage.
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.
Responsibilities
Lobby Congress and federal agencies to advance the Association’s advocacy priorities for food is medicine. Develop and maintain strong relationships and channels of communication primarily with congressional offices, and as appropriate, executive branch agency staff.
Support the development of fact sheets, briefing memos, talking points, testimony, report language, legislation, and other materials, as relevant.
Monitor and analyze relevant legislative issues.
Support strategies and tactics to achieve advocacy objectives, working in collaboration with the advocacy team, grassroots, advocacy communications, and the broader Health Care by Food team.
Collaborate with a variety of existing coalitions, organizations, stakeholders, and consultants, in support of federal advocacy priorities for food is medicine.
Support efforts to coordinate advocacy efforts across the federal and state level as relevant.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, History, Sociology, or a related field of policy study.
Minimum of five (5) years professional experience working in public policy.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
Demonstrated success in achieving advocacy goals.
Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and as a team or coalition leader.
Ability to operate with minimal supervision, take initiative, and produce results.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
Expected pay range will be $95,000 - $105,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
Compensation
– Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
Performance and Recognition
– You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.
Benefits
– We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.
Professional Development
– You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.
Work-Life Harmonization
– The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.
Tuition Assistance
- We support the career development of all employees.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a
Government Relations Manager, Food Is Medicine
with our Federal Advocacy Team based in our
Washington, DC
office. Flexible work arrangement available.
This is a full-time position that is funded through 6/30/2027. Funding is likely to be extended.
Reporting to the Senior Advocacy Advisor, Food Is Medicine, you will be responsible for representing the Association with Congress and other elected officials to achieve our federal advocacy goals—including, but not limited to, securing new federal funding for food is medicine research—in support of the Association’s food is medicine initiative, Health Care by Food TM. This transformative initiative will provide the large-scale clinical evidence required to help identify, support, and implement the most viable food is medicine strategies for public health insurance coverage.
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.
Responsibilities
Lobby Congress and federal agencies to advance the Association’s advocacy priorities for food is medicine. Develop and maintain strong relationships and channels of communication primarily with congressional offices, and as appropriate, executive branch agency staff.
Support the development of fact sheets, briefing memos, talking points, testimony, report language, legislation, and other materials, as relevant.
Monitor and analyze relevant legislative issues.
Support strategies and tactics to achieve advocacy objectives, working in collaboration with the advocacy team, grassroots, advocacy communications, and the broader Health Care by Food team.
Collaborate with a variety of existing coalitions, organizations, stakeholders, and consultants, in support of federal advocacy priorities for food is medicine.
Support efforts to coordinate advocacy efforts across the federal and state level as relevant.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, History, Sociology, or a related field of policy study.
Minimum of five (5) years professional experience working in public policy.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
Demonstrated success in achieving advocacy goals.
Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and as a team or coalition leader.
Ability to operate with minimal supervision, take initiative, and produce results.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Compensation & Benefits
Expected pay range will be $95,000 - $105,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
Compensation
– Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
Performance and Recognition
– You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.
Benefits
– We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.
Professional Development
– You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.
Work-Life Harmonization
– The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.
Tuition Assistance
- We support the career development of all employees.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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