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Summary: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Office of Public Policy (OPP) seeks a dynamic and effective professional to advance LLS’s public policy agenda at the federal level, through engagement with federal legislative and administration policymakers, as well as allied stakeholders across the health care sector. On policy issues within their portfolio, the Director will lead the development and implementation of strategic campaigns, spearhead outreach to relevant Congressional and federal agency decision makers, direct legislative analysis, and build and maintain stakeholder alliances.

 

The Director will partner with colleagues on OPP’s grassroots, communications, and policy teams to ensure federal campaigns mobilize LLS volunteers, leverage media to build external momentum, and secure meaningful policy wins for people with blood cancer and their families.  

 

Reports to:        Vice President, Federal Affairs

 

Supervises:        N/A

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead federal government advocacy on a portfolio of LLS policy priorities, including improving Medicare enrollees’ access to high-quality, affordable healthcare and promoting all patients’ access to clinical trials.
• Lobby Congressional offices and executive branch officials in support of LLS’s federal policy strategies. Monitor and respond to federal legislative activity, including bill introductions, Congressional hearings, and other activities. Analyze legislation and draft internal and external policy and advocacy materials, such as correspondence to policymakers, LLS volunteers, and other stakeholders.
• Direct LLS’s engagement with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Food & Drug Administration, and other Executive Branch officials to shape federal agency actions within the issue portfolio above. Partner with LLS policy colleagues to impact significant agency actions, including Medicare regulations and FDA guidance.
• Lead LLS participation within formal and ad hoc coalitions critical to advancing LLS’s priority, including the MAPRx Coalition. Maintain strong working relationships with key partner organizations across industries, including representing LLS at relevant issue-based events and meetings.
• Collaborate with LLS government affairs and advocacy team colleagues to build relationships between LLS volunteer advocates and targeted federal lawmakers, including assisting in the identification of volunteer leaders and in the preparation of talking points and other materials for their use in meetings with their representatives.
• Collaborate with the LLS communications team to advance LLS’s policy agenda by elevating LLS’s profile among journalists and other external audiences.
• Assist in all aspects of the planning of periodic federal DC Hill days for LLS staff and advocacy volunteers, with special focus on the training of volunteers and executive leadership.
• Execute discrete shared team leadership opportunities, including managing LLS’s relationship with outside lobbying contractors, representing LLS at cross-issue coalition tables, and other responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS mission and programs to promote the field and campaign fundraising initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

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Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field, e.g. health care, government, communications.

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in positions related to federal legislative and/or regulatory policies and processes.

 

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge of and experience with federal legislative and regulatory processes, as either a Congressional staffer, federal agency employee, or advocate.
• Exceptional coalition leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commitment to acting as a team player.
• Ability and desire to become/maintain status as a federally-registered lobbyist. 

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Occasional travel required.
• Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.
• Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.
• Average salary range is $102,872K- $111,818K, open to further discussion based on geography.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

LLS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLS seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call LLS home. LLS complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.