DIRECTOR, CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS

Job Description

Job Description

DIRECTOR, CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS

What you’ll do.

The Director, Congressional Affairs provides key leadership in advancing the AAN’s federal advocacy priorities and strengthening the Academy’s presence in Washington, DC. This role leads federal legislative advocacy and member engagement strategies, represents the Academy before Congress, and collaborates across the organization to develop and execute a comprehensive advocacy approach. The Director also supports committees and subcommittees in achieving federal health policy goals, brings innovative strategies to increase the AAN’s influence and effectiveness, and provides oversight for the AAN’s federal political action committee, BrainPAC.

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Who we are.

Join a diverse community of fun, energetic, and dedicated employees and members who are committed to supporting neurologists worldwide in providing exceptional care to their patients. The AAN's vision is to be indispensable to our members, and we continue to embrace our values of Community, Leadership, Well-being and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Together, we pursue our mission to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.

The AAN, founded in Minneapolis in 1948, supports and represents more than 40,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals worldwide who provide crucial patient care, seek new cures and treatments for brain disease and work to ensure patient access to the right care. Our headquarters is in a stunning, energy-efficient office, located in downtown Minneapolis’s dynamic Mill District, and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices, making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

What we look for.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Health Policy, or related field
• Master's degree is preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of federal lobbying, campaign or Capitol Hill experience
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the AAN’s values
• Demonstrated ability to supervise a team in a fast-paced environment and nurture individual career development and growth
• In-depth knowledge and experience with legislative process, as well as a general understanding of rules and regulations
• Demonstrated advanced oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office, specifically in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders with the ability to be managed remotely
• Excellent time management skills, ability to deliver when facing multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Anticipates needed actions; plans and follows through with work activities; dependable and focused on getting things done to achieve goals
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to effectively communicate in a variety of settings and to a wide range of constituencies
• Ability to represent association to a variety of external audiences and stakeholders
• Health Policy experience is preferred
• Experience working with the House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Finance is preferred
• Working knowledge of Political Action Committee distribution and fundraising is preferred

Relevant education and/or experience exceeding the required qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Travel Requirements: Some travel required – up to 10%.

Location: Washington, DC, and is identified as hybrid (required to work in the office with the ability to work remotely part of the week) 

Schedule: Frequent evening and weekends required

What we offer.

Our excellent benefits package that works as hard for you as you do for us.

• Thrive at Work and Beyond
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Generous PTO & holidays
  • Comprehensive wellness programs
  • Paid parental, family, and bereavement leave
• Benefits to Secure Your Future
  • Competitive salary & incentive program
  • 10.5% 401(k) contribution & financial planning resources
  • Paid life, and both long- and short-term disability insurance
• Benefits to Grow With Us
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training programs
  • Monetary years of service recognition awards
• Feel Recognized & Connected (Culture & Community)
  • Employee awards & peer recognition to celebrate excellence
  • Team-building events & company celebrations to foster connections
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives to create a culture where everyone belongs
  • Volunteer days & charitable giving programs to make an impact beyond the workplace
• Health & Happiness (Medical, Dental, Vision & More)
  • Comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Telemedicine & mental health resources for accessible care
  • Onsite workout facility, gender-neutral restroom, wellness and lactation rooms
  • Transportation subsidy
  • Flavored waters & on-site fitness

Great Location: Our headquarters is a beautiful, energy-efficient office in Minneapolis, MN. Our headquarters is in a stunning, energy-efficient office, located in downtown Minneapolis’s dynamic Mill District, and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices, making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

Great People in Great Careers: The AAN offers talent opportunities in the fields of Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Digital Development, Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Health Policy, Information Systems, Project Management, and more.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

View our press room, conferences, world-renowned guidelines, social media channels, patient and caregiver magazine, and most recent Annual Report.

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The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.