Director, Government Relations

Job title: Director, Government Relations

Company: Amputee Coalition

Job description: Based in Washington, DC (with team members in Knoxville, Tennessee) and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Government Relations will be a passionate, innovative leader with extensive experience in a Government Relations position in a non-profit health-related position.� The Director of Government Relations is responsible for leading the organization�s policy, lobbying, and advocacy strategy��to improve care for people living with limb loss and limb difference. �This position leads the organization�s engagment with policymakers in Congress and federal agencies, coalitions, and��advocates��on issues facing the limb loss and limb difference community.� The Director will also leverage officers, staff, and community experts with Government Relations stakeholders.

Under the supervision of the�President &�CEO,�the Director of Government Relations�will�develop�the�Amputee Coalition�s�positions on�limb loss�care and innovation policy as well as other�relevant�public policy issues,�design and implement�Congressional and�Administration�strategy, and�lead the development of�grassroots�training, outreach,�and engagement.�The Director will�drive�effective stakeholder engagement�and will contribute and lead collaborations�with partner organizations.�

The Director is responsible for�department�strategy and goals,�advocacy-related organizational Key Performance Indicators�(KPIs),��program�development, project management,�and departmental cross-collaboration�to support�Government Relations�priorities.��

Responsibilities�include:�

• Leads�Amputee Coalition�public policy and�advocacy�efforts;�and�builds working relationships with policymakers in Congress, federal agencies, and stakeholders to improve care�and�hasten innovation�for the limb loss and limb difference community.���
• Collaborates with partner organizations, coalitions, and stakeholder groups to advance policies that�improve�access to�care, outcomes, and�quality of life�for people living with limb loss and limb difference.��
• Develops biannual policy agenda, including organizational and coalition priorities, strategies for implementing policy change, engagement with consultants, internal and external advocacy communications, and supporting documents and materials.
• Oversees and grows�grassroots recruitment, training, and�engagement.��
• Leads and�implements the Amputee Coalition�s�annual�Advocacy Forum and�year-round�efforts to engage grassroots advocates with policy makers.�
• Collaborates internally across departments to coordinate projects, information, and best practices.��
• Manages�Government Relations�staff, including�the Government Relations Manager, Government Relations Specialist, and�any�consultant contracts related to advocacy efforts.�
• Leads department strategy, project management, budgeting,�performance goals,�and�KPIs.��
• Informs,�Leverages�and engages all officers,�the�leadership team, and�advisory committees�as internal experts and collaborators.��
• Leads internal communications�regarding�challenges, needs, and�progress�on policy, legislative,�grassroots,�and advocacy activities.��
• Keeps up to date on the latest research, policy developments,�and�information�about�relevant to�the limb loss and limb difference community.��

PandoLogic. Category: Administrative, Keywords: Government Relations Director0 – 0Full-Time

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Location: Knoxville, TN – Washington DC

Job date: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:22:29 GMT

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