DIVISION DIRECTOR, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Job at Direct Jobs, Washington DC

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Job Description

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 & representing over 108,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services, is seeking a Division Director for our Federal Government Relations Division (GRD) located in Washington, D.C. The GRD advocates the Association’s policies & positions on federal legislative & regulatory issues that affect animal & human health & the veterinary profession. The mission of the Association is to lead the profession by advocating for our members & advancing the science & practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal & human health. Reporting to the Associate EVP/Chief Advocacy Officer, the Director is responsible for leading AVMA’s federal legislative advocacy efforts based upon the Association’s policies & positions, ensuring the effective utilization & compliance of the AVMA Political Action Committee under the oversight of the AVMA PAC Board, & coordinating with other AVMA staff to address federal regulatory issues. They will manage a team of lobbyists & other professional staff to ensure the activities of the Division are in line with the objectives set by the CEO, Chief Advocacy Officer & the Board of Directors to maximize effectiveness for the association & its members. The Director leads staff to identify congressional/regulatory issues which may affect the veterinary profession & develop response strategies for such issues consistent with AVMA official policy & to develop & maintain relationships with Members of Congress & their staffs; Congressional Committee staff; appropriate federal regulators; appropriate state & allied veterinary associations; & producer, humane, & allied health organizations in order to advance the official policies of the AVMA & to establish & maintain the AVMA as a recognized primary resource for scientific information on animal & human health issues. They also lead the lobbying team & the development of strategy for achieving the AVMA’s goals, lobbying Congress directly & developing & joining appropriate coalitions as needed to support & advance the official policies & initiatives of the AVMA. The AVMA offers a hybrid work environment, excellent employee benefits including generous health insurance, retirement plan, paid time-off (e.g., vacation, sick, paid parental leave) and a supportive work/life balance. Deadline for application is 12/18/24 . Send resume with salary requirements to: [email protected] . Visit eoe/m/f/d/v To be successful in this role you must be highly collaborative & passionate about AVMA’s mission. Additional qualifications include: BS/BA degree Minimum of ten years of related work experience Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the federal legislative/regulatory process Strong involvement with organized veterinary medicine highly desirable Must be a strong leader with excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal) Must be able to interact and effectively communicate both with members of the scientific & non-scientific community Able to organize, plan & manage group meetings Exhibit AVMA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in execution of duties Approximately 20%+ travel #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs

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