Government Relations Manager
Core
Lead federal advocacy strategy, legislative analysis, and coalition management for the Association of American Medical Colleges on issues including the federal budget, medical research, public health, and Veterans Affairs.
Role type
Senior Government Relations Manager (Federal Advocacy & Policy)
Builds
Federal advocacy strategies, coalition agendas, legislative analysis, and policy communications for AAMC.
Domain
US Federal Government Relations, Health Policy, Higher Education Policy
Required skills
Federal legislative and regulatory process expertise, coalition engagement and management, strategic advocacy planning, congressional relations, policy analysis, cross-functional leadership, rapid response to legislative developments
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in a related field, experience with federal budget/appropriations, experience with Veterans Affairs policy
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead advocacy planning and implementation for assigned policy priorities; Serve as subject matter expert for designated legislative and regulatory issue areas; Build relationships with Congress, Federal Executive Branch, and advocacy partners; Lead the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research coalition operations; Serve as Washington Highlights co-editor and manage advocacy content; Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership on emerging legislative opportunities and risks; Mentor and guide legislative analysts and specialists.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
