Government Affairs Specialist

Job Description

The Government Affairs Specialist collaborates with the Office of Government Affairs (OGA) team to execute the OGA Strategic Plan. Monitors, analyzes, and prepares written summaries about proposed legislation and regulations that could impact St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Takes a leading role to ensure that the legislative/regulatory tracking database is constantly updated and maintained for the OGA team. Assists in managing relationships with key elected officials and public policymakers by maintaining master lists, rosters, and calendars. Crafts and updates content for internal and external communications. Actively engages in government affairs-related activities, including monitoring hearings and meetings, preparing correspondence, and coordinating event logistics.

Better at Work. Better at Life.

When you work at St. Jude, you’ll join a highly collaborative work culture that inspires you every day to be your best. With opportunities for learning and growth, you can shape a career path that is right for you while also enjoying all the benefits and stability of working for a world-class institution. This includes work-life balance with generous paid time off and on-campus conveniences that make life a little easier. Join us and you’ll quickly see why St. Jude is consistently ranked by our employees on Glassdoor as a “Best Place to Work.”

This position is open to remote consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide project management and administrative support for the Government Affairs team (e.g., material preparation and distribution, correspondence, event/project logistics, scheduling, and coordination).
• Assist with reading and understanding proposed legislation and regulations.
• Provide ongoing support (e.g., creation and maintenance of master lists, rosters, and calendars) for managing relationships with key elected officials and other public policymakers.
• Create and update content for internal communications and external correspondence.
• Participate as requested in government affairs-related activities (e.g., hearings, meetings, and webinars).
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training

• BS in Biology or Life Sciences is the preferred educational requirement, or a Bachelor’s degree in public affairs, political science, or related field required.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum Experience: 1+ years experience in healthcare, policy, or campaign environment or life sciences.
• Experience Exception: Juris Doctorate degree with internship experience.
• Some experience in program coordination, preferred.
• Ability to travel once every other month.
• Advanced degree in biomedical research or life sciences, with completed internship in Washington, DC through the FDA, CDC, American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS) or similar organization preferred.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith, and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $65,520 – $114,400 per year for the role of Government Affairs Specialist.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches, and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity, and inclusion, where we are today, and our aspirations for an even better future.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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