State Advocacy & Policy Lead for Cancer Care

ASCO; Alexandria (VA); 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) with employer contribution

Job summary

ASCO in Alexandria, VA is seeking a State Advocacy Administrator to advance cancer care policy. The hybrid role is based at our Alexandria headquarters and requires residing within 75 miles of Washington, DC; onsite 1–2 days per week.

This position supports ASCO’s state advocacy initiatives, tracks legislation and regulatory developments, and coordinates engagement with the AMA house of Delegates. Remote work is hybrid.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Education

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

Equivalent years of experience

3–4 years advocacy experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Legislative search engines

Job description

ASCO in Alexandria, VA is seeking a State Advocacy Administrator to advance cancer care policy. The hybrid role is based at our Alexandria headquarters and requires residing within 75 miles of Washington, DC; onsite 1–2 days per week.

This position supports ASCO’s state advocacy initiatives, tracks legislation and regulatory developments, and coordinates engagement with the AMA house of Delegates. Remote work is hybrid.