State Government Affairs Strategist

6 days ago

Sacramento, California, United States Alzheimer's Association Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled State Government Affairs Strategist to join our team in Sacramento, CA. As a key member of our Public Policy department, you will be responsible for implementing our state policy priorities and serving as a principal staff for state government affairs.

Job Summary:

  • Plan and execute a multi-year state legislative and regulatory agenda with a focus on implementation of the Association's state policy priorities.
  • Draft bills and regulatory language and secure bill sponsors.
  • Testify regularly before state legislative committees and train volunteer advocates and other Association staff to provide testimony on behalf of the Association as needed.
  • Develop and grow relationships with legislators, state government officials and community stakeholders, ensuring the Association is represented on relevant statewide task forces, workgroups, committees and coalitions.
  • Track state legislation utilizing the Association's approved tracking system and monitor committee meetings and legislative action.
  • Report lobbying activities as required and ensure compliance with the Association's approved lobbying compliance vendor and internal tracking system.
  • Lead the planning and execution of the Association's annual State Advocacy Day event at the state capitol.
  • Identify opportunities for grassroots engagement on state issues and assist as needed in the execution of state-level advocacy activities, including coordinating office visits, correspondence, and other activities.
  • In consultation with the Vice President, Public Policy, provide regular updates to Association staff in the state, the chapter board, volunteer advocates and to staff in the Association's National Public Policy Office.
  • Collaborate with Association staff across the chapter regularly including Communications, Programs, Health Systems and the Executive Director to advance mission priorities and provide policy expertise.

About Us:

The Alzheimer's Association is a leading voluntary health organization dedicated to ending Alzheimer's disease and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • At least 5-7 years experience working in state government affairs setting; as a state legislative staff person; or as policy staff in the governor's office or relevant state agency, preferably in California.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Has current contacts within the state legislature and executive branch, and with potential partners and collaborators in California.
  • Understands, and has experience with the legislative, regulatory, and budget process in California.
  • Familiar with Medicaid, senior, aging, health, and long-term care issues.
  • Demonstrates the ability to anticipate, identify, organize, and analyze public policy opportunities.
  • Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
  • Proven self-starter with excellent judgment and careful attention to detail.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations with a high level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative.
  • Supervise the California Advocacy Manager.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license, good driving record, access to a reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance.
  • Ability/willingness to travel across the state, including some evenings and weekends (up to 15%).
  • Travel by car and occasionally by air is required.
  • Attend the Association's annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with an estimated salary range of $95,000-$100,000. The Alzheimer's Association offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

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