Senior Manager, Health Policy and Government Relations

Association-Management-Center; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Holidays

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) & FSA/HSA

Job summary

Association Management Center (AMC) seeks a Senior Manager, Health Policy and Government Relations to support AAHPM and ASPHO with health policy expertise and strategic input. You will coordinate with volunteers and staff and engage with partners to advance sound policy.

Approximately 90% of the role focuses on AAHPM, with 10% for ASPHO. This hybrid role requires one onsite day per month for Schaumburg, IL residents; remote work may be possible for others depending on state of residence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in political science, public policy, or health policy.
• 6+ years in public policy, government relations, or policy analysis with increasing responsibility.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication and effective presentation skills.
• Proficiency in multi-lateral collaboration.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Understanding of federal public policy and regulatory processes.
• Experience coordinating with volunteers and working with medical associations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and prioritize health policy issues for members and stakeholders.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to advance health policy agendas.
• Represent policy positions to policymakers, health professionals, and audiences.
• Build partnerships with volunteer leaders, coalitions, medical societies, and healthcare organizations.
• Engage members with timely policy updates, education, training, and resources; support grassroots engagement.
• Lead strategic policy initiatives and special projects to improve access to high-quality care.

Skills

Written & oral comms

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Policy understanding

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Voter’s Voice

Polling software

Zoom

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Senior Manager, Health Policy and Government Relations

Association Management Center (AMC) is a trusted partner to more than23 leading health and science associations and professional societies.Our talented team of more than 150 professionals provides theday-to-day operational management our clients need to achieve theirbusiness goals. We are proud to support our clients in the impactfulwork they do and to create a workplace in which all are welcomed andcelebrated for the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds theybring. At AMC, you’ll join a dynamic team of collaborative,innovative, and supportive professionals and have the opportunity to\"Achieve What You Believe\".

About the Role

The Senior Manager of Health Policy & Government Relations will support the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine(AAHPM) and the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) by providing health policy subject matter expertise and strategic input, coordinating internally with volunteers and staff and externally with partners and coalitions, and contributing to regular communications with volunteers, governmental agencies, partners, and the public to advance sound health policy.

Approximately 90% of the role will be dedicated to supporting AAHPM, with 10% dedicated to supporting ASPHO.

This is a hybrid role with a one-day-per-month onsite requirement for employees living within 50 miles of the Schaumburg, IL office. Remote work may be available for candidates located more than 50 miles away, depending on their state of residence.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, analyze, and prioritize health policy issues affecting members, their patients, and the field; guide relevant committees and work groups in developing policy priorities, positions, and public comments.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to advance the health policy agendas, including assessing opportunities for engagement and recommending appropriate positions and actions.
• Represent and communicate policy positions to policymakers, health professionals, and other key audiences through position statements, legislative and regulatory comments, and other advocacy communications.
• Build and manage strategic relationships and partnerships with volunteer leaders, consultants, coalitions, medical societies, and other healthcare organizations to advance policy goals, including Medicare and Medicaid policies that affect the professions. Support volunteers representing the Societies with external organizations and coalitions.
• Engage and equip members as advocates by providing timely policy updates, education, training, and resources; communicating advocacy efforts in newsletters, social media, and other vehicles; and supporting grassroots engagement (through the Legislative Action Center, specifically for AAHPM).
• Lead strategic policy initiatives and special projects that advance health policy priorities, support members, expand access to high-quality care for people with serious illness, and strengthen the field.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred, preferably with a political science, public policy, or health policy emphasis.
• 6 or more years’ experience in public policy-related role (government, government relations, or policy analysis) within increasing responsibility; prior working experience with medical associations, physician volunteers, and/or developing or managing advocacy programs considered a plus.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication and effective presentation skills.
• Proficiency in multi-lateral collaboration.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Clear understanding of the federal public policy and regulatory processes.
• Experience communicating, coordinating and collaborating with volunteers.
• Technology: Microsoft Office, Voter’s Voice (grassroots legislative action platform), schedule polling software, Zoom
• Ability to travel up to six times a year by all modes of transportation including car, plane and train. Travel includes Washington D.C. for critical advocacy activities, annual conferences, and AMA spring and fall meetings.
• Physical: This role is primarily desk-based and involves extended computer use, including typing, data review, and virtual communication. The position also requires travel to conferences, meetings, and events, which may involve extended periods of standing, walking, and navigating event venues. Occasional light lifting may be required. AMC provides reasonable accommodations to support employees in performing the essential functions of the role.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

AMC was founded on the core values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Excellence, and Innovation. Employees will enjoy being part of a team that embraces a high-performance culture and fosters accountability, personal growth and client success.

Our wide range of benefit offerings include:

• Generous paid time off (20+ days!)
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, vision and dental options, along with life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial wellness benefits including 401(k), FSA & HSA, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs.
• Professional development, tuition & certification assistance; internal advancement opportunities.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Compensation:

• $90-$100K annually. Within this range, individual pay is determined by relevant factors, including job-related skills, experience, market data, work location, and education or training.

Location:

• This is a hybrid role based in Schaumburg, IL. Employees within 50 miles are expected onsite approximately one day per month, with occasional additional visits as needed. Candidates residing more than 50 miles away may be considered for remote work, depending on business needs and location eligibility.
• Applicants must be based in the U.S. and authorized to work full-time now and in the future. AMC is unable to sponsor employment authorization.

Association Management Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team in which all employees are welcomed, valued and respected for their individual strengths, perspectives, and contributions.

Disclaimer: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, or skills.