State Advocacy Administrator

American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Open Leave Policy

Paid Family Leave

13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year

Staff Appreciation Days

401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility and Family Forming Health‑C​

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Healthcare Savings Account

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. (ASCO) is seeking a State Advocacy Administrator to support state advocacy initiatives, monitor legislative developments, and coordinate ASCO’s engagement with the AMA house of Delegates. Hybrid role based at ASCO’s Alexandria, VA headquarters; remote work within the DC/MD/VA area is required.

Travel approx. 10–15 days/year. The role involves coordinating with ASCO teams, drafting resolutions, and providing program support for state advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in political/public policy work.
• 3–4 years of advocacy experience in professional associations, government, or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Manage delegate credentials and resolution submissions for HOD meetings.
• Draft resolutions and talking points for HOD meetings.
• Coordinate inputs from ASCO teams to advance advocacy at HOD meetings.
• Collaborate with external partners to advance ASCO’s advocacy in HOD meetings.
• Prepare materials for state policymaker meetings and participate in coalition meetings.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. The ASCO Association d/b/a Association for Clinical Oncology (the “Association”) is a 501(c)(6) professional membership association representing a diverse network of nearly 45,000 oncology professionals. The Association, along with its affiliates the American Society of Clinical Oncology (the “Society”), Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, and QOPI Certification Program, LLC, (collectively, “ASCO”) are committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality care. ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer‑centricity, emphasizes teamwork, and commits to quality. Our culture, ASCO Works – Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.

Total Rewards: At ASCO, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy and structure ensure that pay remains market‑based, tied to performance, and aligned with our core values. The hiring salary range displayed accounts for a broad spectrum of factors, and the final offer will depend on an evaluation of the selected candidate’s experience, training, and specialized skill sets. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for our robust total rewards package, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) with generous contribution, health and wellness benefits, family forming benefits, education support program, generous leave, and much more!

Who we are looking for:

ASCO is in search of a highly motivated State Advocacy Administrator to help advance policies that impact cancer care. In this role, the State Advocacy Administrator will support state advocacy initiatives, monitor legislative and regulatory developments, and coordinate ASCO’s engagement with the American Medical Association (AMA) house of Delegates. If you are passionate about healthcare advocacy, planning, and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders and want to make a meaningful impact on cancer care. This position is hybrid with a primary location at our headquarters in Alexandria, VA. The hire must reside in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia and live within 75 miles of our headquarters. We anticipate the hire to be onsite approximately 1-2 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Delegate credentials, guide the resolution submissions process, and provide logistical support during HOD meetings, including at the AMA Cancer Care Caucus.
• Participate in identifying key issues and drafting resolutions and talking points for HOD meetings.
• Coordinate input from relevant teams at ASCO to advance ASCO’s advocacy at HOD meetings.
• Coordinate with external partners to advance ASCO’s advocacy at HOD meetings.
• Provide program support including participation in coalition meetings, crafting and reviewing member presentations, and preparing materials for state policymaker meetings.
• Assist in coordinating state legislative and regulatory tracking to monitor issues impacting cancer care.
• Monitor state legislative hearings and regulatory meetings on relevant issues.
• Track State Affiliate and volunteer engagement in state advocacy.
• Assist in preparing and distributing materials for state advocacy efforts, including comment letters, talking points and testimony.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or related field or equivalent years of experience
• 3 – 4 years of experience with advocacy initiatives at a professional association, state government, or healthcare entity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legislative and regulatory search engines

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of the state legislative process
• Knowledge of issues impacting cancer care
• Experience managing long‑term projects with competing deadlines

Competencies:

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multi‑task Strong communication skills, including written, with the ability to clearly convey and receive information Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills High degree of professionalism and comfort working with senior volunteers and staff

ADA/Physical Requirements:

Must lift up to 25 lbs Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel:

10-15 days/yr

Compensation:

This is a non‑exempt position based upon 37.5 hours per week. The hourly rate range for this position is $38.15-45.28. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rate ASCO expects to provide for a new hire for the position across the U.S. We thoughtfully determine and design offers based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Generous Benefits Package:

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Open Leave Policy
• Paid Family Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
• Staff Appreciation Days
• 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Family Forming Healthcare Concierge
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance

Applications and Posting Status:

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. The job posting will remain active throughout the candidate application evaluation process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Association for Clinical Oncology is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.

Who we are:

Founded in 1964, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. (ASCO®) is committed to making a world of difference in cancer care. As the world’s leading organization of its kind, ASCO represents over 50,000 oncology professionals who care for people living with cancer. Through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality care, ASCO works to conquer cancer and create a world where cancer is prevented or cured, and every survivor is healthy. ASCO furthers its mission through Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation. Conquer Cancer funds research into every facet of cancer to benefit every patient, everywhere. Conquer Cancer helps turn science into a sigh of relief for patients around the world by supporting groundbreaking research and education across cancer’s full continuum.