Policy Analyst

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

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We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Policy Analyst on our Marketing & Membership Experience team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As a Policy Analyst for the Women Physicians Section (WPS) and Young Physicians Section (YPS) is responsible for the policy-related functions of the WPS and YPS and in that capacity (1) guides Section members through the WPS/YPS and AMA policymaking processes, (2) conducts research and contributes to the development of resources for Section constituents, and (3) serves as a center of expertise on women and young physician issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Policy-making and Subject Matter Expertise

• Analyzes policy, data and the research literature on key women and young physician-related issues.
• Serves as staff resource on women and young physician issues related to the AMA policymaking process.
• Researches issues of interest to Section members.
• In collaboration with Director, prepares AMA reports, position papers, and correspondence/briefing materials for the Board of Trustees and senior management.
• Contributes content and expertise to Section communications and develops web content as assigned. Supports research and analysis of manuscripts for publication.
• Researches and responds to physician and other internal/external stakeholder inquiries on issues of interest to Section members.
• Provides subject matter expertise to the development of education programming and other resources for Section members.

Governance and Other Section Activities

• Supports Section leaders in policy-related aspects of strategic planning and program development.
• Builds, manages, and sustains professional relationships with Governing Council members and other Section leaders. Supports the work of Section committees and other leadership groups as assigned.
• Contributes to the planning and execution of Section Governing Council meetings, Annual/Interim meetings, and other Section events.
• Completes other tasks and projects for the Women Physicians Section, Young Physicians Section, and other Sections as assigned.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in health care administration, public policy/administration, health policy, public health, or other relevant field required. Master's degree a plus.

2. 1-3 years of experience in health care policy development, along with knowledge of the women and young physician constituencies, preferred.

3. Broad-based knowledge of U.S. health policy required.

4. Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write a diverse range of material, develop well thought-out policy positions, and edit material prepared by others.

5. Polished interpersonal skills including well-developed relationship building with medical students, physicians and staff.

6. Strong organization and prioritization skills.

7. Well-developed project management skills including the ability to initiate, manage, and execute multiple policy projects in a fast-paced team environment under tight time constraints.

8. Travel and extended hours, nights, and weekends as business demands dictate, required.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION