Career Opportunities
Vice President of Federal Relations
Location:
Greater Washington DC Metro area
The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has created a new Department of Public Policy & Advocacy and is seeking a strategic and driven Vice President Federal Relations to lead the Association’s Federal public policy and advocacy efforts. As a key member of the newly established and growing Public Policy & Advocacy team, this individual will develop and implement initiatives that shape Federal policies to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease. This individual will establish the Association’s Federal public policy agenda, drive advocacy campaigns, engage with policymakers and partners, and conduct policy-related research and analysis, ensuring the APDA’s voice is heard in policy discussions at the Federal level.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government, policy and advocacy, a deep understanding of how to advance priorities through legislative or regulatory processes, excellent strategic judgement, and a passion for advocating health-related issues.
The Vice President of Federal Relations is a public-facing position that will represent APDA with other leaders in the field and before Congress, the Administration, and other relevant federal and state government officials. This position is a hybrid role (a blend of work from home and in-person) and must be located in the Greater Washington DC Metro area, and reports to the Chief Public Policy Officer.