Senior Vice President, Advocacy and Policy

6 days ago


Washington, United States American Academy Of Pediatrics Full time
About the Role

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Vice President, Advocacy and Policy to lead our advocacy efforts and provide strategic oversight on all AAP advocacy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide senior-level guidance and leadership on federal and state advocacy strategies, collaborating with senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Oversee the development and execution of all advocacy campaigns, including grassroots efforts, public awareness initiatives, and targeted outreach.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, conducting in-depth policy analysis to provide insights into the potential impact on AAP initiatives.
  • Develop and present reports on impact and outcomes, recommending appropriate actions.
  • Lead efforts to educate and engage AAP members on advocacy issues, preparing them for presenting testimony or other speaking engagements to promote AAP positions.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including lawmakers, government agencies, businesses, foundations, associations, and advocacy groups.
  • Represent the AAP at internal and external meetings with government officials, agencies, committees, and other relevant groups, effectively communicating AAP positions and objectives.
  • Collaborate with AAP leadership, Strategic Communications, and Public Affairs staff on the development of communications and messaging to various audiences to promote AAP advocacy positions.
  • Collaborate with the CEO and AAP Development staff on outreach and stewardship with current and potential funders to secure support for AAP initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal lobbying and ethics regulations, reporting requirements, and disclosure obligations.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Health Equity Officer to ensure advocacy initiatives are aligned with the AAP Equity Agenda, serving as a leader in advancing the AAP equity implementation plan.
  • Oversee the planning and execution of the annual AAP advocacy conference.
  • Oversee support of AAP constituent groups, attending and participating in meetings and presenting on relevant issues.
  • Supervise and mentor assigned staff, encouraging a work environment that promotes inclusion and belonging of all staff.
  • Develop and manage assigned budgets, reporting on variances.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in political science, public health policy, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of related experience leading federal advocacy or government relations initiatives, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of child health issues and the ability to translate complex issues into compelling advocacy strategies.
  • Proven track record of achieving advocacy goals and driving change.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Exceptional written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders and engage in successful negotiation, collaboration, consensus building, and conflict resolution.
  • Strategic and innovative thinker with the ability to solve problems, execute initiatives, and synthesize and translate data into actionable outcomes.
  • Skilled in leadership and developing staff, as well as promoting and maintaining a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Able to effectively prioritize a heavy workload and work well under pressure.
  • Budget management and variance reporting.
  • Strong technical acumen with proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn and integrate new and emerging technologies to simplify and improve business practices.
  • Positive outlook, high personal standard of excellence and ethics, and ability to build trust and interact with all organizational levels.
  • Weekend work and travel, and the ability to respond quickly to urgent issues outside core business hours.
  • Ability to work within a hybrid work environment with a 40% in-office presence.


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