Do you have a passion for health care policy and working to impact issues that affect children and our nation's health care? If so, the American Academy of Pediatrics has a unique opportunity for you to analyze the impact of state health care legislation and provide strategic guidance to our pediatric community in its ongoing advocacy efforts.
Prime responsibilities of the State Government Affairs Analyst include the management and tracking of state legislation; the provision of strategic legislative, regulatory, policy, and other guidance to the Academy's state chapters and grassroots membership, as well as its national committees, sections, and councils; and the development and dissemination of issue briefs, electronic and print updates, and other advocacy resources for use at the state and national levels. Issue areas of focus include federal and state health care reform, access to care, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), health information technology (HIT), and other child health financing, access, practice and social service issues.
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public health, or related field. Three to five years experience in state government/legislative advocacy, or association work is required. Specific experience with Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or other public health insurance programs is strongly preferred. Additional skills include solid analytical and comprehension skills; excellent oral and written communication abilities; computer database and web development familiarity. Ideal candidates will have experience managing web site content.
The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a very comprehensive benefits package. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area.
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and salary history to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
ATTN: HR/PAC/572
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
E-mail: resumes@aap.org
Fax: 847-228-5099
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 07/14/10
