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Role Description

The Policy Analyst II provides research and policy support for the State Government Affairs Department. Primary duties include:

• Analyzing state statutes and regulations.
• Synthesis of profession-related research.
• Legislative and regulatory tracking of active state initiatives.
• Working with the Vice President of State Government Affairs and AANP Policy Committee to develop strategies addressing state legislative, regulatory, and policy issues.
• Identifying emerging issues or policy areas to explore.
• Collecting and analyzing information to propose solutions for state health policy problems.
• Coordinating with other department staff and AANP departments to communicate AANP positions and support state initiatives.

This position can be remote, hybrid, or in office. Our office locations are Austin, Texas National Headquarters and Washington D.C. Government Affairs (Arlington, Virginia).

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant public policy, public health or related field.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in relevant public policy, public health or related field.
• Experience:
  • Required: Two or more years of state policy experience.
  • Preferred: Work experience in state health and public policy, research, or paralegal work.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the political process including legislative communication techniques.
  • Proficient with MS Office suite, Westlaw, and internet searches.
  • Experience with state legislative and regulatory tracking and legal software preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform all communication in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to deliver presentations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform all communications in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Excellent skills in preparing communications, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets.
  • Excellent critical and abstract thinking ability.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability.
  • Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Strong skills using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other software virtual meeting software.
  • Ability to work in fast paced, focused work environment.
  • Ability to perform with minimal supervision.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of advanced nursing practice policy issues.

Requirements

• Ability to travel and work at AANP conferences and events as needed.
• Occasionally travels to state or regional meetings to provide presentations.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(K) and employer match.
• Generous paid time-off.
• 14 annual holidays.
• Great work environment.