Director, Congressional Affairs

## Salary Range
$148,146.00 to $177,783.00 Annually

## 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.

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## What we look for

### Education
– Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Health Policy, or related field
– Master’s degree 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
– In-depth knowledge of the legislative process and general understanding of rules and regulations
– Advanced oral and written communication skills
– Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
– Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including remote management
– Excellent time management skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines
– Highly organized with strong attention to detail
– Ability to anticipate needs, plan, and follow through to achieve goals
– Ability to handle confidential information
– Ability to communicate effectively in various settings and with diverse constituencies
– Ability to represent the association to external audiences and stakeholders
– Health policy experience preferred
– Experience working with the House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Finance preferred
– Working knowledge of Political Action Committee distribution and fundraising preferred
– Relevant education and/or experience exceeding requirements may be substituted year-for-year

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

### Location
Washington, DC. Hybrid schedule (required in-office work with remote flexibility part of the week).

### Schedule
Frequent evenings and weekends required.

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## What we offer

### 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 insurance 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
– Team-building events & company celebrations
– Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives
– Volunteer days & charitable giving programs

### Health & Happiness (Medical, Dental, Vision & More)
– Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
– Telemedicine & mental health resources
– Onsite workout facility, gender-neutral restroom, wellness and lactation rooms
– Transportation subsidy
– Flavored waters & on-site fitness options

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## Great Location
Our headquarters is a beautiful, energy-efficient office in Minneapolis, MN, located in the dynamic Mill District. Our public policy office is near Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and numerous dining and entertainment choices.

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

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

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If you need assistance completing the online application process, contact [email protected].

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The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.

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