Senior Policy Analyst – Tobacco & Systems of Care (Remote)

American Heart Association; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Heart Association seeks a Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco, Systems of Care, to research, develop, and report on an advocacy policy portfolio. The role involves translating science into policy, creating briefs and position statements for local, state, and federal advocacy, and engaging with coalitions and government agencies.

The candidate will lead or participate in working groups, provide content for committee meetings, and may speak on behalf of the association.

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 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 when applicable.
• Reviews and analyzes research for relevance and support of the policy position.
• Contributes to and conducts policy implementation and outcome evaluation research to inform model policy development.
• Interacts with government agencies and manages external relationships with coalitions and partners aligned with the assigned advocacy portfolio; represents the AHA at conferences.
• Represents policy research by leading or participating in interdepartmental 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, presenting on topics and serving as a liaison with volunteers.

Skills

Policy translation

Public policy

Writing skills

Oral communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

American Heart Association seeks a Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco, Systems of Care, to research, develop, and report on an advocacy policy portfolio. The role involves translating science into policy, creating briefs and position statements for local, state, and federal advocacy, and engaging with coalitions and government agencies.

The candidate will lead or participate in working groups, provide content for committee meetings, and may speak on behalf of the association.