Vice President, State Government Affairs

## Description

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) seeks an individual for the position of **Vice President of State Government Affairs**. This position is responsible for leading and supervising the ADA’s State Government Affairs team; designing and implementing advocacy strategies to advance the ADA’s advocacy priorities and mission; acting as the chief lobbyist in assigned states for government affairs; and managing volunteer leadership groups as needed.

The position requires the individual to represent ADA in coalitions and other public facing groups and situations. This position works under the supervision of the Chief Advocacy Officer and works closely with colleagues in ADA’s Grassroots Advocacy, Federal Government Affairs, Payment and Regulatory Policy, Legal Advocacy, and Communications teams to achieve the ADA’s advocacy goals. Candidates for this position must be able to work independently and manage multiple priority projects. This is a remote working position.

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### RESPONSIBILITIES

* **Lead and supervise** the ADA State Government Affairs Team, scheduling meetings, participating in goal and budget setting, tracking performance, and conducting employee reviews.
* **Participate** in Division leadership meetings and work in collaboration with other departments and divisions as required.
* **Drive** ADA’s state legislative agenda in alignment with advocacy priorities.
* **Act** as chief lobbyist in assigned states.
* **Facilitate** national and local advocacy committees as needed.
* **Work** in tandem with colleagues on the federal team to support federal campaigns as required.
* **Utilize** the ADA’s grassroots and communications capabilities to support state legislative activities and federal campaigns as required.
* **Represent** the ADA in speaking engagements, both internal and external.
* **Oversee** the implementation of advocacy-related communications efforts.

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### QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor’s degree, with **10 plus years** experience in state government affairs.
* Demonstration of **active participation** in public policy making as a lobbyist, legislative, or regulatory staff person.
* A strong personal commitment to preventing and curing diabetes and improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
* This is a remote position with **required frequent travel**.

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### WHY WORK HERE

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits, and our culture:

* **Industry competitive base pay** ranging from **$155,000 – $162,000** for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
* **A culture of recognition** including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, and appreciation awards.
* **Generous Paid Time Off**, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, and sick days.
* **Comprehensive benefits package** including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance, and retirement savings.
* **Top tier diabetes supply coverage** through our medical benefits program.
* **Mental health focus** and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote.
* **Impactful work** knowing that you will improve the lives and well-being of millions.

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### About the Organization

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leader in the fight to end diabetes. Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We provide lifesaving education and resources backed by trusted experts to help people learn how to make life with diabetes easier until the day diabetes is gone for good. Through research, the ADA searches relentlessly for a cure and supports the professionals who provide direct care. Our team is on the ground fighting for those with diabetes who suffer discrimination, health inequity, high health care costs and so much more.

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**Req Number:** ADV-26-00001
**Location:** Remote, US – Nationwide
**Full-Time/Part-Time:** Full-Time
**Category:** Advocacy

**EOE Statement:**
It is the policy of the American Diabetes Association to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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