Senior Director, Congressional Affairs

The Senior Director of Congressional Affairs is a key leadership role responsible for advancing all aspects of federal congressional relations. This position drives the strategic vision for the congressional affairs team, ensuring the successful execution of policy initiatives that advance the Alzheimer’s Association’s and AIM’s priorities. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Public Policy, the Senior Director serves as a primary liaison with congressional leadership and external stakeholders, while managing a broader scope of federal policy initiatives beyond legislative efforts on Capitol Hill.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Will work on short and long term strategic planning to ensure that the team’s legislative efforts successfully address the Association’s policy goals.
• Provide high-level analysis of federal policy developments and translate organizational policy goals into actionable advocacy strategies.
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with key members of Congress and coalition partners.
• Represent the organization at major policy conferences, panels, and think-tank events, serving as a spokesperson and policy expert.
• Lead efforts to increase visibility and influence in relevant federal policy coalitions and working groups.
• Lead relevant policy coalitions or working groups, representing the organization’s interests and shaping collective advocacy efforts.
• Act as a senior advisor to the SVP and executive leadership on key policy and political decisions.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Coordinate with state government affairs and advocacy teams to ensure a unified approach on issues that span different levels of government, avoiding siloed efforts.
• Interdepartmental Training: Educate and inform other departments (e.g. operations, product, legal) about federal policy changes and advocacy plans, ensuring company-wide awareness and alignment.
• Supervise and provide strategic direction to federal affairs staff.
• Stakeholder Communications: Oversee federal affairs contributions to newsletters, briefings, or other communications to keep key stakeholders (Association and AIM board members, partners, supporters) informed of federal affairs activities and successes.
• Drive external relations and coalition-building efforts, expanding the organization’s network and influence beyond Congress.
• In the capacity of Senior Director of the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM), this position bears responsibility for the following activities:
• Expanding AIM’s political engagement, including working with the AIM’s Executive Director in developing the strategic direction of AIM’s connected PAC, developing political strategies, and attending political events regularly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; MA or JD preferred
• 12-15 years of progressive leadership and Congressional experience and/or lobbying experience with a health care association.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive expertise in federal legislative affairs, with a strong understanding of both Congress and federal agencies.
• Proven ability to lead high-impact advocacy campaigns and develop strategic federal policy initiatives.
• Strong experience in political strategy, PAC management.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence executive leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets and overseeing multi-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Title:  Senior Director of Congressional Affairs

Position Location: Washington D.C.

Full time

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 413  The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $172,000 - $226,700

Reports To: Sr. VP, Public Policy and Federal Affairs 

Who We Are:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research - our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity - meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

 The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.