Manager, Health Policy & Advocacy

The Manager, Health Policy & Advocacy, manages assigned health policy and advocacy activities that advance the Endocrine Society’s mission and policy priorities. Reporting to the Director of Advocacy & Policy, this position is responsible for coordinating and implementing initiatives related to women’s health, access to care, physician payment, and other assigned health policy issues.

The Manager, Health Policy & Advocacy monitors and analyzes legislative and regulatory developments, recommends advocacy approaches, and works with colleagues and member leaders to implement initiatives that support the Society’s policy agenda. The position independently manages assigned activities and relationships, serves as a resource on its policy portfolio, and represents the Society with congressional offices, federal agencies, coalitions, and other stakeholders. The Manager exercises judgment within established organizational priorities and consults with the Director on sensitive issues, significant policy decisions, and emerging concerns.

Our Values:
We believe in and empower our staff. We know that with our investment in their growth, they have an even greater potential to contribute to our organization. Our core values embody the character and culture of our staff – they guide our decision making, interactions and how we serve our members. As an organization, we are committed to: demonstrating responsible stewardship, treating one another with trust and mutual respect, supporting work life balance, sustaining an inclusive environment, and fostering an environment that encompasses communication, service, collaboration, results & innovation.

Project Management

Considers the ability to plan and organize the work of a group, department or project and to establish effective priorities. Considers effective use of time. Demonstrates ability to “think outside the box” for solutions or ways to accomplish the job in a more effective way. Handles projects responsibly (including expense management). Prioritizes as needed and meets deadlines. Communicates challenges/barriers to supervisor. Collaborates and shares progress with others to get the project completed. Demonstrates effective delivery of completed project.

Ability to look at situations from multiple perspectives. Tendency or ability of individual to do or create something new. Creates solutions to problems using novel methods and processes. As a contributor, develops a new product, service, method, or approach. Sponsors the development of new products, services, methods, or procedures. Proposes new approaches, methods, or techniques. Develops better, faster, or less expensive ways to do things. Works cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions.

Thoroughness

Ensuring that one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled. Sets up procedures to ensure high quality of work; Monitors the quality of work by setting up; procedures; Acts to verify information; Checks the accuracy of own and others' work; Develops and uses systems to organize and keep track of information or work progress; Prepares for meetings and presentations; Organizes information or materials for others; Reviews and checks the accuracy of information in work reports.

Written Communication

Ability to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts and facts in writing. Demonstrates ability in using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and sentence structure. Organizes written ideas clearly. Tailors written communication to effectively reach audience. Expresses ideas clearly and concisely in writing.

Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with members by listening, understanding and responding to identified needs. Responding to member/leadership/community needs; actively promoting positive relationships with the membership and other groups (committees, leadership, stakeholders, etc.). Exhibits high level of customer service and identifies ways to improve service procedures/levels within own position. Responsiveness and follow-through on internal and external requests.

In addition to job-specific competencies, we strive to ensure that every interaction embodies the spirit of the Endocrine Society Core Competencies: Communication, Service, Collaboration, Results-Oriented and Innovation, in service of our members and colleagues. These competencies serve as a foundation for our work and outline a vision for our efforts, both internally and externally. Please reference the attached Core Competency document for a detailed overview.

The Endocrine Society embraces and celebrates the strength that unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences bring to our organization. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, and termination. The Endocrine Society is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to our People Operations team.

This position is located in Washington, DC and walking distance to Metro and major bus lines. The Endocrine Society offers a flexible, hybrid work environment. Employees are expected to work from the office at least 2 days per week to foster our collaborative culture and support cross-functional interaction.