Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco & Health Systems (Remote)

American Heart Association; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Excellent benefits: medical, dental, V

Retirement program with employer match

PTO 16 days + 12 holidays

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco, Systems of Care to support advocacy at state and federal levels. This role translates science into policy, develops briefs, and builds coalitions with government agencies and partners.

You will contribute to policy development, engage stakeholders, and represent the Association at conferences, while advancing public health goals and equity across communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or similar degree in Health Science, Public Policy (Healthcare), Healthcare Administration, Political Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of relevant experience in policy or advocacy.
• Minimum of three years translating science and medical research outcomes into 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 partners for 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 and prioritize policy research work.
• Must be able to travel overnight approximately 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, coordinates writing groups and experts.
• Reviews and analyzes research for relevance and support of policy positions.
• Contributes to policy implementation and outcome evaluation research to inform model policy development.
• Interacts with government agencies and manages external relationships with coalitions and partners.
• Represents the association at conferences and meetings; may serve as a speaker on topics of expertise.
• Leads or participates in interdepartmental groups addressing tobacco, systems of care, and other areas as needed.
• Provides content to support the Advocacy Coordinating Committee meetings and serves as liaison with volunteers.

Skills

Effective writing and speaking skills

Ability to work independently and in a

Meet deadlines

External relationships with government

Travel 10% overnight

Education

Bachelor's or similar degree in Health Science, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, Political Science, or equivalent

Job description

The American Heart Association is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco, Systems of Care to support advocacy at state and federal levels. This role translates science into policy, develops briefs, and builds coalitions with government agencies and partners.

You will contribute to policy development, engage stakeholders, and represent the Association at conferences, while advancing public health goals and equity across communities.