American Academy of Neurology
SENIOR CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS MANAGER
American Academy of Neurology, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Congressional Affairs Manager
What you\'ll do. Are you ready to make an impact on health care policy at the highest level? As our Senior Congressional Affairs Manager, you will be the Academy\'s voice on Capitol Hill, building strong relationships with members of Congress and key health care organizations. You\'ll lead strategic efforts to educate congressional offices—especially those on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee—while shaping federal advocacy initiatives. Working closely with a collaborative policy team, you\'ll analyze legislation, track emerging trends, and craft recommendations that drive real change in health care. This is a unique opportunity to influence national policy and make a difference every day. Please review the attached job description for full details. If viewing from an external site, please visit the link below. https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/work-at-the-aan 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 Minneapolis, with our public policy office on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer access to public transit, parking options, and nearby amenities. What we look for. Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Political Science, Health Sciences, or a related field is required Advanced degree in related field is preferred Experience: Minimum of 5 years of work-related congressional and/or lobbying experience is required Experience with matters relating to the House Energy and Commerce or Senate HELP Committee is preferred Relevant education and/or experience exceeding the required qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In-depth knowledge and experience with the legislative process, and a general understanding of rules and regulations Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Customer service skills to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information Ability to anticipate actions, plan, and follow through to achieve goals Advanced oral and written communication skills Professionalism and punctuality in representation of the association Ability to represent the association to external audiences and stakeholders Knowledge of Quorum or similar government relations software is preferred Strong presentation/public speaking skills are preferred Travel Requirements:
Some travel up to 10%. Location:
Washington, DC and hybrid (required to work in the office with some remote work).
Schedule:
Frequent evenings and weekends required. What we offer. Our excellent benefits package that supports work and lifestyle, including flexible work arrangements, generous PTO and holidays, comprehensive wellness programs, parental and bereavement leave, competitive salary with incentive program, retirement plans, life insurance and disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and DEI initiatives. Great Location:
Our headquarters is in Minneapolis, MN, with a public policy office on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer access to transit and amenities. Great People in Great Careers:
The AAN offers opportunities across Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Digital Development, Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Health Policy, Information Systems, Project Management, and more. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES View our press room, conferences, guidelines, social media channels, patient and caregiver magazine, and Annual Report. Technical Support Consider these troubleshooting options if you encounter issues with submitting your application: Ensure you are using an up-to-date web browser ADP does not support Microsoft Edge Complete your application in a timely manner or save to finish later Ensure attachments are in a supported file type (.PDF, .DOC, .DOCX) If you need assistance with the online application process, contact
employment@aan.com . The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.
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What you\'ll do. Are you ready to make an impact on health care policy at the highest level? As our Senior Congressional Affairs Manager, you will be the Academy\'s voice on Capitol Hill, building strong relationships with members of Congress and key health care organizations. You\'ll lead strategic efforts to educate congressional offices—especially those on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate HELP Committee—while shaping federal advocacy initiatives. Working closely with a collaborative policy team, you\'ll analyze legislation, track emerging trends, and craft recommendations that drive real change in health care. This is a unique opportunity to influence national policy and make a difference every day. Please review the attached job description for full details. If viewing from an external site, please visit the link below. https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/work-at-the-aan 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 Minneapolis, with our public policy office on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer access to public transit, parking options, and nearby amenities. What we look for. Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Political Science, Health Sciences, or a related field is required Advanced degree in related field is preferred Experience: Minimum of 5 years of work-related congressional and/or lobbying experience is required Experience with matters relating to the House Energy and Commerce or Senate HELP Committee is preferred Relevant education and/or experience exceeding the required qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In-depth knowledge and experience with the legislative process, and a general understanding of rules and regulations Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Customer service skills to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information Ability to anticipate actions, plan, and follow through to achieve goals Advanced oral and written communication skills Professionalism and punctuality in representation of the association Ability to represent the association to external audiences and stakeholders Knowledge of Quorum or similar government relations software is preferred Strong presentation/public speaking skills are preferred Travel Requirements:
Some travel up to 10%. Location:
Washington, DC and hybrid (required to work in the office with some remote work).
Schedule:
Frequent evenings and weekends required. What we offer. Our excellent benefits package that supports work and lifestyle, including flexible work arrangements, generous PTO and holidays, comprehensive wellness programs, parental and bereavement leave, competitive salary with incentive program, retirement plans, life insurance and disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and DEI initiatives. Great Location:
Our headquarters is in Minneapolis, MN, with a public policy office on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer access to transit and amenities. Great People in Great Careers:
The AAN offers opportunities across Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Digital Development, Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Health Policy, Information Systems, Project Management, and more. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES View our press room, conferences, guidelines, social media channels, patient and caregiver magazine, and Annual Report. Technical Support Consider these troubleshooting options if you encounter issues with submitting your application: Ensure you are using an up-to-date web browser ADP does not support Microsoft Edge Complete your application in a timely manner or save to finish later Ensure attachments are in a supported file type (.PDF, .DOC, .DOCX) If you need assistance with the online application process, contact
employment@aan.com . The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.
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