state affairs manager

Pay range for Minneapolis, MN: $82,000 to $101,000 per year

Pay range for Washington D.C.: $92,102 to $115,128 per year

STATE AFFAIRS MANAGER

What you'll do.

The State Affairs Manager leads the AAN's state advocacy agenda, driving strategic policy goals across all fifty states. This role serves as a key connector—acting as the liaison to the State Policy Workgroup and aligning state strategy with the Advocacy Committee. The Manager fosters strong partnerships with members, neurosocieties, state medical societies, legislative staff, and patients to advance the AAN's advocacy priorities. They also serve as the primary liaison to state neurological and medical societies and guide state policy staff, ensuring cohesive, impactful, and forward-thinking state advocacy efforts.

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Who we are.

Join a diverse community of fun, energetic, and dedicated employees and members who are committed to supporting neurologists worldwide in providing exceptional care to their patients.   The AAN's vision is to be indispensable to our members, and we continue to embrace our values of Community, Leadership, Well-being and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Together, we pursue our mission to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.  

The AAN, founded in Minneapolis in 1948, supports and represents more than 40,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals worldwide who provide crucial patient care, seek new cures and treatments for brain disease and work to ensure patient access to the right care. Our headquarters is in a stunning, energy-efficient office, located in downtown Minneapolis's dynamic Mill District, and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices, making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

What we look for.

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Communications, Government Relations, or related field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following: government relations, state-level policy, state chapter management, or advocacy work is required.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the AAN's values is required.
• Strong written, oral, and digital communication skills; ability to effectively communicate in a concise and persuasive manner is required.
• Considerable knowledge of policy formulation within a political setting is required.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work effectively and efficiently on multiple tasks under tight deadlines is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office, specifically in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Ability to represent association and present to a variety of external audiences and stakeholders 
• Ability to speak in front of large audience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization is required.
• Demonstrated customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to internal and external customers in person, on the phone and through written and electronic correspondence is required.
•  Association experience is preferred.
• Experience working with healthcare association volunteers is preferred.
• Knowledge of Quorum or similar government relations software is preferred.

Relevant education and/or experience exceeding the required qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Travel Requirements:   Frequent travel required - up to 20%. Ability to travel occasionally to remote locations. 

Location:  Washington DC or Minneapolis, MN and is identified as hybrid (required to work in the office with the ability to work remotely part of the week).

Schedule: Frequent evening and weekends required.

What we offer.

Our excellent benefits package that works as hard for you as you do for us.

• Thrive at Work and Beyond
• Flexible work arrangements 
• Generous PTO & holidays 
• Comprehensive wellness programs
• Paid parental, family, and bereavement leave 
• Benefits to Secure Your Future 
• Competitive salary & incentive program
• 10.5% 401(k) contribution & financial planning resources 
• Paid life, and both long- and short-term disability insurance 
• Benefits to Grow With Us 
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training programs 
• Monetary years of service recognition awards
• Feel Recognized & Connected (Culture & Community)
• Employee awards & peer recognition to celebrate excellence
• Team-building events & company celebrations to foster connections
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives to create a culture where everyone belongs
• Volunteer days & charitable giving programs to make an impact beyond the workplace
• Health & Happiness (Medical, Dental, Vision & More)
• Comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plans
• Telemedicine & mental health resources for accessible care
• Onsite workout facility, gender-neutral restroom, wellness and lactation rooms
• Transportation subsidy
• Flavored waters & on-site fitness

Great Location: Our headquarters is a beautiful, energy-efficient office in Minneapolis, MN. Our headquarters is in a stunning, energy-efficient office, located in downtown Minneapolis's dynamic Mill District, and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices, making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

Great People in Great Careers: The AAN offers talent opportunities in the fields of Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Digital Development, Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Health Policy, Information Systems, Project Management, and more. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 

View our press room, conferences, world-renowned guidelines, social media channels, patient and caregiver magazine, and most recent Annual Report.

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The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.