State Affairs Manager

Pay range for Minneapolis MN: $82000 to $101000 per year

Pay range for Washington D.C.: $92102 to $115128 per year

STATE AFFAIRS MANAGER

What youll do.

The State Affairs Manager leads the AANs state advocacy agenda driving strategic policy goals across all fifty states. This role serves as a key connectoracting as the liaison to the State Policy Workgroup and aligning state strategy with the Advocacy Committee. The Manager fosters strong partnerships with members neurosocieties state medical societies legislative staff and patients to advance the AANs advocacy priorities. They also serve as the primary liaison to state neurological and medical societies and guide state policy staff ensuring cohesive impactful and forward-thinking state advocacy efforts.

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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 AANs 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 40000 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 a stunning energy-efficient office located in downtown Minneapoliss dynamic Mill District and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail major bus lines parking options walking/biking paths and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

What we look for.

Education:

• Bachelors degreein Public Policy Political Science Law Communications Government Relations or related field is required.
• Masters degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following: government relations state-level policy state chapter management or advocacy workis required.
• Demonstrated ability to upholdthe AANsvaluesis required.
• Strong written oral and digital communication skills; ability to effectively communicate in a concise and persuasive manneris required.
• Considerable knowledge of policy formulation within a political settingis required.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently on multiple tasks under tight deadlinesis required.
• Demonstratedproficiencyusing Microsoft Office specifically in Word Excel and PowerPointis required.
• Ability to represent association and present to a variety of external audiences and stakeholders
• Ability to speak in front of large audienceis required.
• Demonstrated ability toestablishand maintain collaborative working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organizationis required.
• Demonstrated customer service skillssufficientto provide prompt courteous andaccurateinformation to internal and external customers in person on the phone and through written and electronic correspondenceis required.
• Association experienceis preferred.
• Experience working with healthcare association volunteersis preferred.
• Knowledge of Quorum or similar government relations softwareis preferred.

Relevant education and/or experience exceeding the required qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Travel Requirements: Frequent travel required - up to 20%.Ability to travel occasionally to remote locations.

Location: Washington DCor Minneapolis MNand is identified as hybrid (requiredto work in the office with the ability to work remotely part of the week).

Schedule: Frequent evening and weekends required.

What we offer.

Ourexcellent benefits package that works as hard for you as you do for us.

• Thrive at Work and Beyond
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Comprehensive wellness programs
• Paid parental family and bereavement leave
• Benefits to Secure Your Future
• Competitive salary & incentive program
• 10.5% 401(k) contribution & financial planning resources
• Paid life and both long- and short-term disability insurance
• Benefits to Grow With Us
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion training programs
• Monetary years of service recognition awards
• Feel Recognized & Connected (Culture & Community)
• Employee awards & peer recognition to celebrate excellence
• Team-building events & company celebrations to foster connections
• Diversity Equity & Inclusion initiatives to create a culture where everyone belongs
• Volunteer days & charitable giving programs to make an impact beyond the workplace
• Health & Happiness (Medical Dental Vision & More)
• Comprehensive health coverage with medical dental and vision plans
• Telemedicine & mental health resources for accessible care
• Onsite workout facility gender-neutral restroom wellness and lactation rooms
• Transportation subsidy
• Flavored waters & on-site fitness

Great Location: Our headquarters is a beautiful energy-efficient office in Minneapolis MN. Our headquarters is in a stunning energy-efficient office located in downtown Minneapoliss dynamic Mill District and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail major bus lines parking options walking/biking paths and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

Great People in Great Careers: The AAN offers talent opportunities in the fields of Administration Accounting Marketing Communications Digital Development Event Planning Social Media Research Health Policy Information Systems Project Management and more.

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The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.