As the nation's largest medical society devoted solely to primary care - the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) works tirelessly to support the physicians most determined to see that all people can enjoy good health. Our mission for more than 75 years has been to improve the health of patients, families and communities by serving the needs of family physicians with professionalism and creativity.
With shifting paradigms in the health care landscape, family physicians' needs for education, advocacy, tools, resources and connections are also changing. When you join our staff of nearly 400, your contribution to supporting our mission will play a key role in shaping positive experiences for nearly 130,000 family physician AAFP members and thus influence outcomes for the millions of patients they care for.
Founded in 1947, the AAFP is based in Leawood, Kansas. Consistently rated one of the best places to live in the United States, Leawood is part of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Located in the Farragut North area, AAFP's Washington DC office, is dedicated to legislative and regulatory advocacy to promote and protect the profession of family medicine.
Summary
Travel: Approximately 5 - 7 days annually.
Hybrid schedule: Mondays and Fridays remote, Tuesday-Thursday in the office (Washington DC).
This position is not eligible to be fully remote.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Manager for Federal Policy and Regulatory Affairs would oversee the Government Relations policy segment and coordinate all policy activities in conjunction with the AAFP's advocacy priorities. This position would work with the VP of Government Relations and Legislative team in aligning and prioritizing the policy activities of the Academy with the activities of the executive and legislative branch. The Senior Manager would develop and oversee the execution of a holistic proactive strategy for engaging with Federal Agencies to advance the AAFP's priorities, including overseeing the development of organizational responses to regulations, requests for information, and guidance documents in collaboration with other divisions. The Senior Manager would arrange and facilitate timely meetings between AAFP principals and agency personnel on regulatory priorities. The position would also represent the AAFP in multi-stakeholder coalitions. It would oversee a staff that triage policy priorities and inquiries on issues close to family medicine. This position would report to the Vice President of Government Relations.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE
Master's degree in an academic field directly related and essential to the job or through equivalent work experience plus a minimum of six years related work experience. Demonstrated knowledge of federal health care regulatory processes (especially in HHS agencies) needed. Must excel in public speaking and have the ability to speak to members as well as external stakeholders. In addition, the ability to accomplish multiple priorities, and excellent analytic and writing skills are necessary.
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