Lead Policy Analyst (Hybrid)

Lead Policy Analyst (Hybrid) Washington, D.C. The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non‑profit organization. Our mission is to promote the art and science of medicine and advance public health. We foster an inclusive, people‑first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. We advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve. Opportunity: Lead Policy Analyst in Washington, D.C. in our Digital Health & AI team. Hybrid position – 3 days a week in the office at 25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001‑7400. Report to the Washington, DC office leadership. Responsibilities Develop and shape AMA policy positions on digital health and AI; recommend new policies and assist in the development of corresponding AMA strategies, policies and initiatives. Develop policy reports, reviews, position statements, comment letters, written testimonies, and presentation materials to influence the policy landscape. Analyze and prepare correspondence and briefing materials for Senior Management and AMA offices on key digital health and AI issues. Monitor state and federal legislative and regulatory digital health and AI developments and develop guidance for physicians on the implications of these developments. Create and contribute to new and updated educational and communications resources and events. Collaborate with internal business units – Advocacy, Enterprise Communications and Center for Optimal Health Outcomes – to foster and maintain effective relations with relevant entities, including Sections and Federation societies. Collaborate with internal business units to ensure consistent and appropriate messaging to stakeholders. Contribute to the planning and implementation of convenings, briefings, conferences, and presentations related to digital health policies. Build and maintain external relationships including medical specialty societies, industry stakeholders, and coalitions. Represent the AMA at external meetings as needed. Assist in the management of AMA coalitions. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree strongly preferred. 7+ years of experience in healthcare policy analysis in academic, government, corporate or non‑profit settings. Proven ability to write, analyze, develop, and influence public policy. Knowledge of digital health and AI trends in the healthcare industry. Knowledge of data privacy and HIPAA highly preferred. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and synthesize multiple viewpoints into actionable recommendations. Proven ability to conduct in‑depth policy research and analysis, incorporate expert perspectives, and translate complex issues into clear, concise, and well‑supported written materials for a variety of audiences. Strong project management and communication skills with experience leading or influencing multistakeholder deliberations. Proven analytical, evaluative and critical thinking skills to build solid policy recommendations. Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain internal and external relationships, including interfacing effectively with people of varying disciplines, backgrounds, and expertise. Polished speaking and presentation skills to represent the AMA externally at conferences and other events. Politically savvy. Some travel required. Salary range: $109,866 – $145,344. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Pay within the range is determined by a variety of factors including business consideration, geographic location and candidate qualifications. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Benefits details are available on the AMA website. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Medical Association