The Alzheimer's Association has been a catalyst for a generation of advancements in Alzheimer policy, research and care on behalf of an estimated 5.3 million people with Alzheimer's disease in the United States. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Chicago, the Alzheimer's Association is the leading advocate for Alzheimer policies that will improve the lives of these millions of Americans and their families.

To enhance and strengthen this work, the organization seeks to add a new position, Associate Director, Federal Affairs, to assist Federal public policy efforts. This person will engage in lobbying and advocacy activities, monitor developments in federal affairs, and develop federal legislative and regulatory policies for the Association's Public Policy and Advocacy division based in Washington, DC. The Associate Director will report to the division's Managing Director, Federal Affairs, also based in the Washington office.

We seek an individual with an appreciation for the complexities of working within a large voluntary health organization. The successful candidate will have experience working with members of Congress, their staffs and other key policymakers.   

The successful candidate must be a strong team player and enjoy working in a collegial yet highly demanding and effective culture. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and operate with confidentiality will also be required as are excellent communication (verbal and written) skills. In addition, the preferred candidate will have a strong mission orientation and a passion for advocacy on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association and the people it represents.

Responsibilities:

• Engaging in lobbying and advocacy activities:

• Working with members of Congress and their staffs on the Association's federal legislative priorities;
• Working with relevant federal agencies on the Association's federal regulatory priorities;
• Supporting the Department of Advocacy in executing grassroots actions by chapter staff and volunteers in support of federal affairs objectives;
• Preparing materials to equip both chapter staff and volunteers to advocate effectively in support of federal affairs objectives; and
• Developing ideas and content for electronic messages and updates on federal policy for chapters and grassroots advocates.

• Monitoring developments in the federal affairs environment:
• Discovering, analyzing, and reporting federal government related developments that could materially affect efforts by the Alzheimer's Association and/or its affiliated chapter network to accomplish shared strategic objectives; and
• Making recommendations on and developing responses to emerging federal legislative and regulatory issues.

• Developing federal legislative and regulatory policies for the Association:
• Working with the Department of Policy Development in the creation or modification of federal policy positions; and
• Drafting legislative initiatives as well as supporting statements and documentation.

• Representing the Association in relevant federal affairs coalitions and representing the Department in internal Association meetings, as requested by the Managing Director of Federal Affairs.

Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Four years in federal government or equivalent experience
• Strong written and oral communications skills.

Please visit us at www.alz.org or apply directly at https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=479905.