Federal Regulatory Affairs Manager

The American Heart Association has a phenomenal opportunity for a Regulatory Affairs Manager with our Federal Advocacy Team in our Washington, DC office (home-based work arrangements available).

Under the direction of the Director, Federal Regulatory Affairs, you would be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and drafting responses to a prescribed set of Federal Regulatory and reimbursement-related issues and representing the American Heart Association before federal agencies. The primary focus of your regulatory work would be the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and specifically, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Major topics would include rules that impact Affordable Care Act (ACA) markets and patient protections, Medicare coverage determinations and Medicare payment rules, certain Medicaid coverage issues, and FDA initiatives focused on drug/device development and safety. As part of your work, you would also find opportunities for high level volunteers and staff to serve on appropriate Federal Regulatory and oversight bodies, including advisory panels and committees. Other duties may include providing support on proposals related to delivery system reform, quality improvement, digital health, and other issues as assigned.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

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• Monitor regulatory issues in defined areas daily and identify opportunities to advance the American Heart Association’s priorities.
• Provide verbal and written updates and briefings to American Heart Association leadership and volunteers.
• Work with appropriate staff, volunteers, and partners to prepare regulatory comments and correspondence to federal agencies.
• Request and participate in meetings with federal agency staff.
• Work with appropriate field staff to coordinate actions between the federal and state level.
• Brief high-level staff and volunteers in preparation for federal agency hearings and meetings. This includes preparation of written and oral statements and other presentations.
• Maintain and develop new relationships with federal agency staff and coalition partners. Facilitate and/or initiate communications between high-level staff and volunteers and key federal agency personnel.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff in other departments, while monitoring and reporting on issues related to their work.
• Serve as a resource to other advocacy staff on access-related legislative issues.
• Attend advisory committee meetings, federal agency meetings, coalition meetings, press conferences, issue briefings, hearings, etc.
• Provide input for Federal Advocacy communications, as necessary.

Want to help get your resume to the top?Take a look at the experience we require:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in and knowledge of Regulatory Affairs.
• Knowledge of federal executive branch procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of health care access issues and prior experience writing regulatory comment letters and interacting with policymakers.
• Ability to identify issues and opportunities in the regulatory environment that will help advance the mission of the American Heart Association.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills and the ability to think analytically.
• Ability to operate with minimum supervision, take initiative, and produce results.

Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

• Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science or related field desirable.
• Experience working within a federal agency such as CMS or FDA desirable.

Expected pay range will be $90,000 to $109,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

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  Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
  
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.
  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
  
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

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