State Government Affairs Analyst

TITLE:

State Government Affairs Analyst

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Director, State Advocacy

BASIC FUNCTIONS:    

Conduct state legislative and policy analysis and research on assigned portfolio issues in support of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) chapter advocacy goals. Facilitate the dissemination of information to AAP chapters, committees, sections, councils, task forces, and membership, and provide strategic consultation to these groups for use in their state advocacy activities. Develop, maintain, and disseminate advocacy resources and products. Develop and strengthen relationships with coalitions and external stakeholders related to issues in assigned portfolio. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Analyze state legislation, regulations, and court rulings, and conduct research on assigned portfolio issues, including child welfare, foster and kinship care, and LGBTQI health and wellness.  Develop related reports and presentations for AAP chapters, committees, sections, and councils.

2.    Provide analyses and technical assistance on assigned issues to AAP chapters, committees, councils, and sections. 

3.    Produce and disseminate advocacy materials on assigned issues in the form of advocacy strategy and guidance documents, e-updates, and other advocacy resources on assigned issues.

4.    Monitor state legislation by using web-based tracking system and other sources and manage the dissemination of information to constituent groups and outside stakeholders on portfolio issues.

5.    Serve as primary liaison to, and communicate with AAP chapters, committees, councils, sections, and members, as well as external stakeholders on assigned key state advocacy issues and initiatives, and provide related policy information, analysis, and guidance.

6.    Advise on tactics and strategies to advance state advocacy on issues in portfolio, including LGBTQI issues.

7.    Conduct political analysis and make recommendations for advocacy approaches that meet chapter advocacy goals and build chapter advocacy capacity.

8.    Collaborate on the planning and implementation of advocacy education and strategizing, including Chapter Blueprints, state advocacy webinars, the National Conference & Exhibition, the Leadership Conference, and the Advocacy Conference.

9.    Serve as staff liaison to designated national organizations that focus on state government policies and coordinate AAP participation in their meetings, as needed.

10.    Respond to member/chapter advocacy inquiries.

11.    Contribute written analysis and summaries for advocacy reports, trainings, and member-facing materials for issues within portfolio.

12.    Provide support to Director and senior leadership with advocacy information and advice on state issues including issue briefs, talking points, and memos.

13.    Assist with staffing the Committee on State Government Affairs.

14.    Maintain relationships and collaboration with advocacy, communications, and other staff.

15.    Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, public health, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. Masters preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

At least three years’ experience in state government/legislative advocacy or relevant association work, including some experience tracking state legislation and researching and analyzing state advocacy and public policy issues. Prior experience with LGBTQI policy and advocacy strongly preferred.  

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, negotiation, prioritization, and verbal/written communication skills essential. Must be a strategic thinker with superior writing skills and diligent attention-to-detail to coordinate a wide array of time-sensitive work, be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work both independently and as part of a team, exercise good judgment, display initiative, collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents, and promote and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Absolute factual reporting is essential. Demonstrated expertise in related legislative and regulatory processes. Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn and apply new technologies; experience with virtual meeting platforms (eg, WebEx, Teams) preferred. Some travel and evening/weekend work is required.

Why work for the AAP?

• Flexible hours and a focus on work/life balance.
• State-of-the-art building equipped with standing desks, treadmill desks, cycle desks, on-site fitness center, and on-site exercise classes.
• An on-site cafeteria with food costs that are subsidized by AAP.
• Strong focus on mental health and wellness.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive PTO and sick leave.
• Excellent parental benefits, including adoption assistance.
• A full list of benefits can be found here.

Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the office per month.

All AAP employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for a medical or religious accommodation in regard to this vaccination can be submitted for consideration upon an offer of employment.

To learn more about the organization, see a full job description, and/or apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment.

The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.