Vice President, State Government Affairs

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) seeks an individual for the position of Vice President of State Government Affairs. This position is responsible for leading and supervising the ADA’s State Government Affairs team; designing and implementing advocacy strategies to advance the ADA’s advocacy priorities and mission; acting as the chief lobbyist in assigned states for government affairs; and managing volunteer leadership groups as needed. The position requires the individual to represent ADA in coalitions and other public facing groups and situations. This position works under the supervision of the Chief Advocacy Officer and works closely with colleagues in ADA’s Grassroots Advocacy, Federal Government Affairs, Payment and Regulatory Policy, Legal Advocacy, and Communications teams to achieve the ADA’s advocacy goals. Candidates for this position must be able to work independently and manage multiple priority projects. This is a remote working position.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise the ADA State Government Affairs Team, scheduling meetings, participate in goal and budget setting, tracking performance, conducting employee reviews, etc.
• Participate in Division leadership meetings and work in collaboration with other departments and divisions as required.
• Drive ADA’s state legislative agenda in alignment with advocacy priorities.
• Act as chief lobbyist in assigned states.
• Facilitate national and local advocacy committees as needed.
• Work in tandem with colleagues on the federal team to support federal campaigns as required.
• Utilize the ADA’s grassroots and communications capabilities to support state legislative activities and federal campaigns as required.
• Represent the ADA in speaking engagements, both internal and external.
• Oversee the implementation of advocacy-related communications efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, with 10 plus years experience in state government affairs.
• Demonstration of active participation in public policy making as a lobbyist, legislative or regulatory staff person.
• A strong personal commitment to preventing and curing diabetes and improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
• This is a remote position with required frequent travel.

WHY WORK HERE

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits and our culture:

• Industry competitive base pay ranging from $155,000 - $162,000 for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
• A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards
• Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance and retirement savings
• Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program
• A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote
• Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of millions