The Alzheimer's Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. We are the largest private funder of Alzheimer research and the premier source of information and support for the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease and their 11 million families and caregivers. To enhance and strengthen this work, the organization seeks to add an additional Associate Director, Federal Affairs position, to assist Federal public policy efforts. This person will be responsible to lobby the Federal government and assist in government affairs efforts. This person will develop and implement federal legislative and regulatory policies, and monitor developments in federal affairs for the Association's Public Policy division based in Washington, DC. The Associate Director will report to the division's Managing Director, Federal Affairs, also based in the Washington office. We seek an individual with experience working with members of Congress, their staffs and other key policymakers. The preferred candidate will have direct lobbying experience and substantive expertise in health care issues, including Medicare and health care reform. The successful candidate must be a strong team player and enjoy working in a collegial yet highly demanding and effective culture. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, execute strategy, and operate with confidentiality will also be required as are excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Associate Director of Federal Affairs is responsible for: • Engaging in lobbying and public policy activities: • Working with members of Congress and their staffs on the Association's federal legislative priorities; • Working with relevant federal agencies on the Association's federal regulatory priorities; • Developing federal legislative and regulatory policies for the Association: • Working on the creation or modification of federal policy positions; and • Drafting legislative initiatives as well as supporting statements and documentation. • Monitoring developments in the federal affairs environment: • Discovering, analyzing, and reporting federal government related developments that could materially affect efforts by the Alzheimer's Association and/or its affiliated chapter network to accomplish shared strategic objectives; and • Making recommendations on and developing responses to emerging federal legislative and regulatory issues. • Representing the Association in relevant federal affairs coalitions and representing the Department in internal Association meetings, as requested by the Managing Director of Federal Affairs: • Supporting the Department of Advocacy in executing grassroots actions by chapter staff and volunteers in support of federal affairs objectives; • Preparing materials to equip both chapter staff and volunteers to advocate effectively in support of federal affairs objectives; and • Developing ideas and content for electronic messages and updates on federal policy for chapters and grassroots advocates. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's Degree required. • Five years in federal government or equivalent experience • Strong written and oral communications skills. Please apply directly at https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=519382. Additional opportunities available, visit us at www.alz.org/jobs - search under National Office Chapter. _________________ Director of Government Relations, American Society for Nutrition: Develops and implements a public policy program linked closely to the American Society for Nutrition’s (ASN) mission. Advocates policies that advance nutrition research and practice and benefit ASN membership. More info and to apply: http://www.faseb.org/Who-We-Are/Employment-on-FASEB-Campus.aspx _________________ The College of American Pathologists… We are the leading organization of board-certified pathologists; serving patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine. In order to maintain our high-quality products, deliver world-class customer service, and transform a medical specialty, we need top-notch talent!Due to continued growth, we have the following opportunity in our Washington D.C. office waiting for the right person: Assistant Director, Public Health and Scientific Affairs The Assistant Director is a key role on the Public Health and Scientific Affairs (PHSA) team and will be responsible for the identification, analysis and interpretation of federal legislative and regulatory issues under the jurisdiction of the Public Health Agencies of HHS with an emphasis on health information technology (HIT). S/he will develop policy, formulate and implement the strategic plan and prepare appropriate CAP responses as necessary on relevant issues related to HIT, laboratory quality, etc. In addition, the Assistant Director will also communicate and advocate CAP policy to federal government agencies such as ONCHIT, CMS, CDC, HRSA, AHRQ, NIH, FDA and associated advisory committees, as well as provide staff support to the appropriate CAP committees to include the Public Health Policy Committee and the Council on Government and Professional Affairs. The candidate we seek will possess an advanced degree in Public Health, Health Policy/Public Policy or similar relevant area. A minimum of 5 years experience in policy analysis and interpretation of health policy legislation and regulations is required, as well as significant prior experience with HIT policy. Knowledge of pathology and/or laboratory medicine issues is preferred and prior federal agency, Congressional, medical society, corporate Washington office or association experience is considered a plus.In addition, it will be essential for candidates to have superior communication skills with the ability to work closely with staff in a team environment and CAP members to formulate and implement strategy on controversial and complex issues and in adverse political environments. To submit your resume, please visit this job listing on our website at: https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/cap/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?... ____________________ Worldwide Office, Arlington VA The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. The Director, Climate Change Policy is responsible and accountable for the development and implementation of TNC’s overall organizational strategy on climate policy. S/he will oversee the development and implementation of federal legislative and/or international policy initiatives to advance the Conservancy’s conservation goals around climate policy and ensures integration and coordination between US and international efforts. S/he represents the Conservancy’s interests at the organizational level on climate change policy to key federal and/or international or multi-lateral agencies and supervises policy staff representing the Conservancy’s interests before these entities. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in political science, government relations, public policy, international relations or related field and 10 years related senior-level experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience managing and supervising a large team. • Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives. • Experience in directing or participating in complex negotiations or presenting to and communicating with government officials, corporate executives, board members or other like individuals. ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Advanced degree preferred. • Experience working in the political, legislative or conservation arena on an international, federal and/or multi-state level. • Experience managing a program budget. • Management experience including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance of a large multi-disciplinary team. To apply: Apply on-line at http://www.nature.org/careers . To locate the vacancy, enter 12439 in the search field and change the Posted drop-down menu to “anytime.” You must complete the entire application, attach your résumé and cover letter as a single document, and click “Save and Submit” to apply for the position. All applications must be received by November 5, 2010.