American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) · 4 hours ago
Government Relations Senior Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $86K/yr
4+ years expAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is seeking a Government Relations Senior Manager to shape national health policy and advocate for orthopaedic surgeons. The role involves federal lobbying, strategic planning for legislative issues, and leading grassroots efforts to influence legislative change.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement AAOS’ federal policy program with the Business Lead
Engage in direct federal lobbying, building relationships with elected and appointed officials
Lead strategic planning for assigned legislative issues. Design, communicate, and execute full issue strategies
Monitor, analyze, and prepare clear advocacy resources and federal updates
Build and maintain coalitions and relationships with external organizations
Draft federal legislative articles, fact sheets, talking points, testimony, and advocacy communications
Serve as the legislative team liaison to AAOS Board of Specialty societies; provide policy analysis and updates
Represent AAOS at Political Action Committee (PAC) fundraisers and support PAC strategy development
Lead AAOS grassroots efforts, including messaging, programming, and distribution with Marketing & Communications
Manage meetings with Congress, secure speakers, coordinate materials, and support major advocacy events
Train and oversee Office of Government Relations (OGR) interns
Co‑lead Advisor’s Circle Members, including calls, travel, and strategy planning
Present at BOS society meetings and coordinate responses to their policy needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (political science, public policy, or health-related field preferred)
4–6 years of related experience (Congressional staff, regulatory agency, trade association)
Excellent written/oral communication, organizational, and relationship‑building skills
Strong computer and design‑software skills
Independent judgment and the ability to manage complex priorities
Preferred
Capitol Hill experience or experience supporting senior association leadership
Company
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the AAOS has grown into the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas E. Arend
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Gueramy
Education Chair- International Committee member
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