Manager, Legislative Affairs

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The American Academy of Family Physicians and its chapters proudly represent more than 129,600 family physician, resident, and medical student members. Family physicians play a critical role in improving the health of patients, families, and communities across the United States.

The AAFP is committed to helping family physicians improve the health of Americans by advancing the specialty of family medicine, saving members time, and maximizing the value of membership. Our focus every day is to help family physicians spend more time doing what they do best: providing quality and cost-effective patient care. The AAFP delivers value to its members through each of its strategic priorities.

Summary

This position is located in Washington, DC
HOURS: Monday-Friday (hybrid)
TRAVEL: Possible 10 days per year

Job Description

When you join the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), you become at the center of transforming health care. You are on the leading edge of ensuring family doctors have what they need to adapt and you’re part of a legacy that has been instrumental in improving and advocating for family medicine since 1947. Make an impact that matters. Be Team AAFP.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Manager, Legislative Affairs develops and executes advocacy strategy to advance family medicine priorities before the United States Congress and external stakeholders. This position proactively identifies priority issues and opportunities to engage with policymakers, in collaboration with the Government Relations team and other internal divisions. This includes monitoring and responding to federal legislation, directly lobbying Congressional offices, drafting written materials including Congressional testimony and letters, and developing other content to support advocacy activities. This position maintains relationships with external stakeholders and represents the organization in coalitions and other meetings. The position aids in the development and implementation of grassroots strategy and strategic political giving, including attending political events on behalf of FamMedPAC.

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Legislative Affairs.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or through equivalent work experience, plus a minimum of six years work experience. Must have knowledge of health policy and federal legislative and regulatory processes, including understanding of Medicare and Medicaid payment and coverage, health workforce and practice issues, and public health.  In addition, excellent communication skills; the ability to manage multiple projects on short timelines; and the ability to present to a variety of audiences at national, state and regional meetings and to Congressional staffs and legislators required.

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