Policy Analyst, Tobacco & Systems of Care (Remote)

American Heart Association; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days/year

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Heart U training

Flexible work options

Job summary

The American Heart Association seeks a Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco, Systems of Care in Washington, DC (home-based allowed) to research, write, and report policy on advocacy priorities for state and federal initiatives.

You will translate science into policy briefs and position statements, coordinate with experts and coalitions, manage writing projects, and provide materials for Advocacy Coordinating Committee meetings, with travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or similar degree in Health Science, Public Policy (Healthcare), Healthcare Administration, Political Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience translating science and medical research outcomes into impactful public policy.
• Proficient knowledge of health policy issues including public health, health care delivery systems, and tobacco prevention and cessation.
• Effective writing and speaking skills.
• Ability to develop external relationships with government agencies, national coalitions, or other potential partners for American Heart Association advocacy work.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines amid competing project and program delivery requirements.
• Ability to manage people, orient them to policy research, and provide a priority work stream.
• Must be able to travel overnight approx. 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Translates science into policy for assigned strategic issues and policy development, supporting state/federal advocacy.
• Shepherds policy papers from conception to publication, interacts with writing groups, convenes experts nationally and internationally, serves as an author occasionally when applicable in areas of expertise, manages the writing process, and balances differing expert perspectives.
• Reviews and analyzes research for relevance and support of American Heart Association’s policy position.
• Contributes to and conducts policy implementation and outcome evaluation research to inform model policy development.
• Interacts with relevant government agencies and manages a certain number of external relationships with coalitions and partners aligned with the assigned advocacy portfolio. Represents the American Heart Association at conferences and meetings. Will occasionally serve as a speaker on behalf of the American Heart Association in areas of expertise
• Represents policy research by leading or participating in interdepartmental and intradepartmental working groups addressing tobacco, systems of care, and other areas as needed.
• Provides content in the areas of expertise to support the Advocacy Coordinating Committee meetings, providing materials for the agenda, presenting on certain topics and serving as a liaison with volunteers.

Skills

Policy analysis

Science translation

Public policy

Written communication

Oral communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MPH preferred

Job description

The American Heart Association seeks a Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco, Systems of Care in Washington, DC (home-based allowed) to research, write, and report policy on advocacy priorities for state and federal initiatives.

You will translate science into policy briefs and position statements, coordinate with experts and coalitions, manage writing projects, and provide materials for Advocacy Coordinating Committee meetings, with travel up to 10% as needed.