About this role

Advance the Amputee Coalition’s mission through its legislative and advocacy agenda
Monitor state and federal legislation and regulations that impact the limb loss and limb difference community
Provide expert analysis of policy challenges facing the LL/LD community
Engage individuals who have LL/LD to inform policy development
Advise organizational leadership on policy positions, legislative priorities, and public responses
Support external communication strategies and public announcements
Oversee the development and execution of the Amputee Coalition’s Policy Matrix and Legislative Agenda
Support Chief Executive Officer to execute Legislative and Advocacy Agenda
Lead and coordinate legislative letters of support
Lead key organizational policy initiatives and programs
Provide strategic guidance on legislative, regulatory, and health coverage policies
Collaborate with internal teams to support policy objectives
Cultivate and maintain relationships with other organizations

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or related discipline, public health, or related discipline (or commensurate experience)
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in public policy and/or government relations
Experience in health-related policy preferred
Experience managing government relations or public policy programs
Experience writing organizational letters of support, analyzing, and researching policies and writing policy briefs
Experience utilizing online tools for database management and online meeting presentations
Knowledge of software needed to compile information for policy analysis and communications (i.e. Quorum and Phone 2 Action)
Knowledge of limb loss and limb difference policy initiatives that impact equitable access
Experience working with people who have limb loss and/or limb difference
Experience directly supervising staff

Public Policy Director

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