Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco & Health Systems (Remote)

American Heart Association; Manchester (NH); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

The American Heart Association seeks a Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco, Systems of Care, to join our team in Washington, DC with home-based option. You will research, write, and report on policy portfolios, translate science into policy content, and support advocacy at state and federal levels.

Qualifications include a health science or policy degree and several years translating research into policy, plus strong writing, relationship-building, and project management skills.

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 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 potential 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, 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, and manages the writing process.
• 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.
• Represents policy research by leading or participating in working groups addressing tobacco and systems of care.
• Provides content to support Advocacy Coordinating Committee meetings and liaison with volunteers.

Skills

Writing skills

Public policy knowledge

External relationship building

Independent and team work

Deadline management

People management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Science/Public Policy

MPH or similar advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

The American Heart Association seeks a Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco, Systems of Care, to join our team in Washington, DC with home-based option. You will research, write, and report on policy portfolios, translate science into policy content, and support advocacy at state and federal levels.

Qualifications include a health science or policy degree and several years translating research into policy, plus strong writing, relationship-building, and project management skills.