Manager, Legislative and Regulatory Policy

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Who We Are: It all starts with purpose.

We are a purpose-driven nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture.

With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here will definitely have you smiling! The ADA’s headquarters is located just steps from Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and close to public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington D.C., and Maryland area.

We were named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in 2019 and 2021! Come join our team!

Job Responsibilities:

The Manager, Legislative and Regulatory Policy will lobby federal agencies and provide subject matter expertise to the Department of Congressional Affairs, primarily through written comments and personal communication with agency leaders, and staff the Council on Government Affairs.

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years experience in legislative and/or regulatory advocacy at the national level with an emphasis on health policy
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills
• A deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes
• Managing projects, excellent problem-solving, interpersonal communication and team-building skills, and political acumen
• Ability to understand and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory proposals
• Ability to think strategically; build relationships; articulate the Association’s positions clearly and concisely; manage customers effectively; adapt to interchanging roles; be results-oriented and task-relevant; work well with colleagues and leaders; and handle confidential information with care
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Some evening/weekend work
• Some travel; ADA annual conference, state lobbyist conference, ADA headquarters

Nice to Have:

• D.D.S., D.M.D., or Master’s degree
• Experience in the federal government
• Knowledge of dentistry and oral health policy
• Practical knowledge of Association operations and activities

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

• Promotes Work/Life Balance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)
• Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
• Ample Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinance
• 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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