Chief Advocacy & Policy Officer

Association Works; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society seeks an Executive Vice President of Advocacy to lead the Society’s public policy and advocacy objectives. The EVP reports to the COO and will inspire teams, build relationships, and empower professionals to advance MS-related goals.

The EVP will shape strategic direction, oversee the advocacy staff (eight professionals), manage the annual plan and a roughly $2 million budget, and partner across Congress, state legislatures, and regulatory agencies to

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with ability to inspire and empower others.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience guiding public policy and advocacy objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and evaluation of advocacy objectives.
• Collaborate to identify strategic direction for the Society.
• Advance policy objectives with Congress, state legislatures and regulatory agencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with a wide range of constituents.

Skills

Leadership

Public policy advocacy

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Team management

Job description

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society seeks an Executive Vice President of Advocacy to lead the Society’s public policy and advocacy objectives. The EVP reports to the COO and will inspire teams, build relationships, and empower professionals to advance MS-related goals.

The EVP will shape strategic direction, oversee the advocacy staff (eight professionals), manage the annual plan and a roughly $2 million budget, and partner across Congress, state legislatures, and regulatory agencies to