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About The Academy Located in the metropolitan Washington, DC, area, the American Academy of Audiology serves as the collective voice of audiology. Representing the interests of audiologists and future audiologists nationwide, the Academy is dedicated to fulfilling its mission: providing quality hearing-care services through professional development, education, research, and increased public awareness of hearing and balance disorders. The American Academy of Audiology is the world’s largest professional organization of, by, and for audiologists.
About The Position
The American Academy of Audiology has an immediate opening for a Manager of Government Relations. The Manager of Government Relations has the primary responsibility of managing state affairs for the Academy while also supporting federal and regulatory activities. This is a hybrid full-time, exempt position based in Reston, VA with an in-office requirement of at least two days per week.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Track and monitor state and federal legislation related to audiology and healthcare
- Analyze issues and assess their impact on the national and state level
- Prepare issue briefs, formal correspondence and supporting advocacy materials
- Support Academy advocacy committees and activities on administrative and substantive level
- Grow and support grassroots network
- Maintain advocacy section on the Academy website
- Attend PAC events and assist with fundraising and disbursement activities
- Represent the interests of the Academy to members of Congress, the Administration, other healthcare associations, coalitions, and related stakeholders
Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 1-2 years of experience in the above-listed areas.
- Prior Association, state, or federal government work experience strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Entrepreneurial attitude/work ethic
- Experience working in local, state, or federal government/policy
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with legislative tracking tools and database management.
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