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Washington, D.C. office of a large national law firm seeks to hire a legislative assistant with experience/interest in tribal issues to join its dynamic, bipartisan public policy practice. 

Responsibilities include counseling clients on policy initiatives; writing memos, issue papers, newsletters and other materials; conducting Hill and agency visits; keeping up to date on policy and legislative developments; and monitoring hearings, briefings and conferences. 
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree, 2-3 years of Capitol Hill or other public policy experience, strong oral and written communications skills, and experience with and interest in Federal policies relating to Native Americans and other areas such as appropriations.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits.  Please submit a cover letter and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. EOE. M/F/D/V 

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) (www.msh.org) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.  Working from more than 30 country offices and our Arlington, Virginia and Cambridge, Massachusetts home offices, our staff from 65 nations is highly regarded for its technical expertise, integrity, and commitment to making a lasting difference in health.
MSH seeks a Senior Policy Officer to join its Communications and Knowledge Exchange Unit in Arlington, Virginia
Overall Responsibilities
Providing access to health care and improving the quality and efficiency of health care services are challenges that most developing nations face throughout the world, and which require effective leadership and sound health policy.  The Sr. Policy Officer, reporting to the Vice President of Communications and Knowledge Exchange, works to advance sound health policy by increasing MSH’s voice and presence in policy circles and by bringing evidenced-based proof points directly to Members of Congress, government officials, and the general public. 
 

Essential Duties
1. Work with the Vice Presidents and MSH health experts to develop and disseminate priority position statements and evidenced-based advocacy strategies.

2. Collaborate with and act as liaison to NGO advocacy partners and membership organizations such as InterAction, the US Coalition for Child Survival, the US Global Leadership Campaign, and the Global Health Council. Identify and coordinate opportunities for technical input into policy reform and recommendations.

3. Facilitate opportunities to demonstrate MSH’s health impact and influence policy. Provide consultative services to MSH staff regarding public or professional meetings, seminars, conferences and hearings; coordinate and schedule visits to policy makers and their staff by MSH technical experts and board members.

4. Monitor and analyze pertinent international health policy issues. Research and draft issue briefs, Congressional testimony, and Federal Register comments. Develop relationships with staff on key Congressional committees.

5. Represent MSH at meetings, hearings, and functions that pertain to programs that may impact the services MSH provides. Analyze and share findings.

6. Coordinate with the Strategic Information unit to prepare and disseminate information of public interest regarding hearings, meetings and other related functions.

7. Work with the Director of Strategic Communications to develop and implement an effective media strategy that will advance MSH’s public health agenda.

8. General writing, media, and field communications support. 

 Minimum Requirements
1. Masters in Public Health, Public Policy with major public health course work preferred or commensurate experience;

2. 5-7 years experience working with international development or humanitarian agencies;

3. Knowledge of, or experience working with USAID and the State Department a plus;

4. Proven skill in compiling, evaluating and presenting legislative information--and in policy analysis and research;

5. Excellent written and oral communication skills;

6. Experience working with the media;

7. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at https://jobs-msh.icims.com – cover letter with salary requirements required.

Senior Manager of Communications/Public Relations would be responsible for developing and implementing public relations and communications programs. Tasks would include: developing strategic communication and PR brand development. Candidate would serve as editor of communication materials, mentor staff while reporting to the V.P. of Marketing and Marketing Development. A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Please submit a recent cover letter, resume and salary requirements to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information visit www.urac.org 

Monsanto, an Agricultural industry leader creating scientific breakthroughs around the world, has an immediate opening for a highly qualified individual to join our team.

As a Government Affairs Director for Monsanto located in our Washington D.C. Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the development and implementation of policy outreach to Congress, federal departments and agencies on matters related to Monsanto. As an external advocacy for Monsanto, the successful candidate will ensure policies support Monsanto's external image.

The Government Affairs Director will assist in the development of Monsanto's positions on business issues and advocate policy positions with officials in the US Government, and other Governments represented in Washington. Internal to Monsanto, this work requires supporting and coordinating policies that enable the company's freedom to operate. This position will also be responsible for coordinating across the entire government affairs team and managing necessary follow-up resources.

The successful candidate for this role will be a strong team player with seven or more years of government affairs experience including in-depth knowledge of the current administration as well as the House and Senate of the 111th Congress.

Requirements:
•    A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required
•    7 + years of government affairs experience
•    In-depth Knowledge of the Government policy development process
•    In-depth understanding of regulatory policies required (preferable in Biotechnology)
•    Excellent negotiation and communication skills
•    Well established government relationships
•    Work well in a team environment; willing to coach and mentor others on the team.
•    Ability to assemble teams and coalitions quickly
•    Self-starting personality comfortable with diverse responsibilities

Preferred skills, abilities, and education:
•    Law degree
•    Experience in the agricultural sector and understanding of agricultural policy
•    Private-sector experience

Please note that only applications submitted through the Monsanto career web site will be considered for this position.

To view a more complete and detailed job description of this exciting position, please visit our website at www.monsanto.com and to apply online select req. # 000RO. We offer very competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package.

Monsanto values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

Busy higher education trade association seeks responsible, organized and highly motivated professional to support the executive vice president of a growing government relations department.  Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, travel and meetings; managing correspondence flow and document preparation; acting as a point of contact with Association members, Congressional offices and other constituencies; and assisting on special projects as assigned.   The successful candidate will have 2-4 years of related experience, preferably in a public policy environment.  Resume and cover letters with salary history to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Help America build a world-class 21st century workforce. Non-profit higher education organization seeks responsible, organized, and highly motivated professional to implement and grow the association’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill.   In this assignment, you will:
• Draft legislation and interpret public policy
• Assist in the preparations of materials for use in Congressional testimony; industry and association meetings; and materials for Congressional meetings
• Represent the association on Capitol Hill and industry meetings
• Report to Vice President of Government Relations.
Credentials for this position are:
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or related fields required;
 • 2-4 years of experience on Capitol Hill or other relevant policy experience;
• Strong understanding of the legislative branch of government;
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication;
• Must be flexible, a team player, and able to manage multiple tasks.
 
Salary is commensurate based on experience.  Interested applicants should forward their resume and cover letters with salary history to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Help America build a world-class 21st century workforce. Non-profit higher education organization seeks responsible, organized, and highly motivated professional to implement and grow its regulatory affairs program.  Knowledge of title IV programs and regulations required, with knowledge of other student aid programs a plus.  Successful candidate will have previous experience at postsecondary institution, government agency, the Hill or policy organization dealing with student aid issues.  Demonstrated record of success working in a team environment, handling multiple assignments, while also performing as a self-starter.  Competitive salary and full benefits.  Cover letter and resume with salary history to Tammy Halligan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

McDonald's is the largest and best-known global foodservice retailer with more than 30,000 restaurants, serving 56 million customers each day in 118 countries. We plan to expand our leadership position through great tasting food, superior service, everyday value & convenience. Fortune Magazine released its 2007 list of America's Most Admired Companies ranking McDonald's Corporation as one of the top companies in the Food Services Industry category. In addition, our key attributes of reputation rankings on Social Responsibility, Financial Soundness, People Management, Quality of Management and Quality of Products/Services all rank in the top 10. McDonald's is one of the most valuable brands in the world. Join our Government Relations team and find out firsthand why Fortune Magazine calls us one of America's most admired companies.

Position Description:

With the Senior Director for Government Relations, develops and implements plans for shaping federal legislation in assigned areas. Represents the corporation in meetings with Members of Congress, Congressional staff and Executive-branch personnel, with an emphasis on diversity relationship building internal and external to the McDonald's System. Assist with management of grassroots network and provides related owner/operator training. Recommends candidates for support by McDonald's Federal PAC and engages in other activities to enhance the System's political influence. Initiates and implements plans to raise the corporation's profile and build McDonald's Trust Bank in the federal sector and the greater Washington, D.C. community. Within areas of expertise, exercises leadership in industry trade associations and ad hoc coalitions. Serves as an expert resource for departmental and other corporate colleagues, cross-functional teams, and owner/operators. Facilitates communications between corporate employees and officials of the federal government.

Experience

Skill Requirements:

* Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science or a related area; Post graduate degree in Public Administration or Business preferred
* 5 years experience in direct lobbying, Congressional or executive branch experience
* Proficient with the industry, experience in coalition building
* Proficiency in Spanish preferred
* An ability to quickly grasp and address the specific issues facing the industry
* A thorough understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes and how they impact the system
* Experience with developing a government affairs strategy, including short and long term goals and establishing methods of measuring the plan's impact on and contribution to the organization
* Experience developing a political communications strategy and the ability to persuasively communicate complex concepts and programs at the highest levels of government and business
* A proven record of advancing important issues through the legislative and regulatory process
* Recognized as an expert in government relations matters providing advice and counsel to influence key decisions for the Corporation.
* The ability to work and be an integral part of an action oriented, decision-making working environment.
* Leading and strategically planning grassroots and coalition building events
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proven success in building and maintaining relationships with the diversity Caucuses and various diversity groups.
* Effective team building skills.


To apply please visit www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/careers.html

Assistant Director and Senior Specialist

Domestic Social Policy Division
($157,050 - $162,900)

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) seeks a dynamic and innovative senior leader to plan, direct and evaluate research and analytical activities in the field of domestic social policy for the United States Congress. The Congressional Research Service works exclusively for Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation.  As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for nearly a century.

The assistant director, Domestic Social Policy Division, will lead one of five research divisions at CRS and will have overall responsibility for managing a staff of nearly 100 employees.  In meeting ongoing congressional policy-making and oversight needs, the division provides analysis in the areas of education, labor, income security, immigration, criminal justice, health policy, and child and family well-being. The assistant director will be expected to manage the research to help Congress in its decision-making with regard to these important policy problems.

The assistant director reports to the CRS director, advising on all aspects of the research management and operations of the Service, and exercises overall responsibility and delegated authority for the oversight and administration of the Domestic Social Policy Division’s human, financial, material, and information research assets.
  
Is selected as the assistant director you will:

•       Ensure that the research and analysis produced by the division is of the highest quality, consistently meeting Congress’s expectation for objective, nonpartisan, timely, legislatively relevant, authoritative and accessible support.

•      Serve as a principal CRS representative to Members, committees, and officers of the United States Congress.

•      Collaborate with other senior leaders to assure full identification of significant issues and development of analytical approaches.

This is an executive level position ($157,050 - $162,900).  Applications must be received by November 20, 2009. For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo. 

CRS is the public policy research arm of the U.S. Congress, and is fully committed to workforce diversity.

ONE is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing public opinion and advocating policies to help the citizens of African and other developing nations fight extreme poverty and preventable disease.  We are seeking to fill out a bipartisan government relations team with individuals with strong Democratic networks. The Assistant Director, US Government Relations will develop and execute strategies to promote and defend ONE’s positions on global health, agriculture, economic development and other issues related to helping African and other poor nations achieve poverty-reduction goals to U.S. policymakers.  These positions help develop and execute legislative strategy, and represent ONE and our issues to policymakers, other NGOs and interested groups.  Requires at least five years legislative or issue-advocacy experience and 2 years Capitol Hill experience; a bachelor’s degree in political science, legislative affairs, or related field; superior interpersonal and collaboration skills; exceptional written and oral communication skills, and ability to multitask and prioritize a number of projects.  Strong existing relationships on Capitol Hill a huge plus.

TO APPLY:
ONE Campaign offers a salary commensurate with experience, a great benefits package and metro accessible location.  Qualified candidates are asked to submit cover letter and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For more details, visit www.one.org.  No phone calls please. 

This position will be required to register under the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act.

The individual the Alliance seeks must be capable of understanding the substantive policy issues associated with the automobile industry.  The individual will be required to help develop and implement an aggressive and creative strategic plan for successfully achieving specific legislative results in Washington that are favorable to the Association’s member companies and their shareholders. Will represent the Alliance and its member companies before Congress and the Administration and be able to advise senior management on matters relating to legislation, and, as required, on public policy and advocacy issues of interest and concern to the Alliance’s member companies and their shareholders.
 
The successful candidate must possess significant political acumen and have established bi-partisan contacts with members of Congress and Congressional staff, agency government affairs offices, and have contacts in the Administration.
 
The required minimum experience is eight years as a government relations executive, a Congressional staffer or as a senior public servant in a relevant government department or agency.  An undergraduate degree is required however, an advanced degree such as a Juris Doctor, a Masters in Business Administration or a Masters in Public Administration would be desirable.
 
 
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Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon seeks Doctoral Students with technical backgrounds to address policy issues in energy and environmental systems (e.g. electric power including intermittency and storage, regional pollution, life-cycle analysis, climate change);  advanced vehicles; information technology policy (e.g. computer security, software policy, broad-band access,  wireless, emergency responders); risk analysis, perception and communication; management of innovation and R&D policy (e.g. supply chains, offshoring, technology transfer).

See http://www.epp.cmu.edu

Contact: Victoria Finney
EPP, Carnegie Mellon
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services, seeks an accomplished, expert scientific program analysis officer to serve as Director of its Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation (OPPE).  This position is responsible for the science policy, legislative analysis and liaison, analysis and reporting, planning, and program evaluation functions of the Center.  This individual reports to the Director, NCCAM, and will serve as a member of the NCCAM leadership team.

As Director, OPPE, you will provide senior leadership for NCCAM activities related to science policy, planning, evaluation, legislative liaison and analysis, and reporting; oversee the activities of the office and the staff assigned to it; and advise the Director and other senior NCCAM leadership on matters related to science policy, planning, evaluation, legislative liaison and analysis, and reporting. 

This exceptional opportunity is available to an experienced program analyst with current and extensive knowledge of the legislative process, procedures, and regulations. Current knowledge in a field of biomedical, physical, social, or behavioral science who has a demonstrated record of senior-level management of a large, nationally recognized research program, a commitment to both basic and clinical research, and leadership skills to forge team efforts with colleagues within intramural programs across the NIH. 
Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher with a major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
Salary is for this position ranges from $120,830 - $153,200 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Full Federal benefits including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and a savings plan (401k equivalent). 

To view the full vacancy announcement and to apply go to: 
Director, Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation - NCCAM - MP
Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation - NCCAM - DE
http://nccam.nih.gov/about/jobs/

Call 301-594-1452 for additional information.

The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

NIH AND DHHS ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Position: Director of STEM Policy Director
Position Overview: The Director of STEM Policy will be responsible for creating and advancing federal, state and local opportunities and policies to expand resources and activities that provide students with access to a rich STEM curriculum in their afterschool programs. The Director of STEM Policy will work with senior management to develop policy goals and implement a policy plan that helps to advance afterschool for all. The Director of STEM Policy will build relationships with policy makers and partner organizations to advance public funding of afterschool, and will coordinate policy efforts with state and local afterschool providers and advocates. The Director of STEM Policy will report to the Policy Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

    * Work with senior management and consultants to develop the Afterschool Alliance’s policy positions and plans around promotion of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) education;
    * Assist in advancing the Afterschool Alliance’s policy priorities at the federal level;
    * Monitor afterschool-related STEM policy developments at the federal, state, and local levels;
    * Build and maintain relationships with state and national organizations, especially the Coalition for Science After School, with the goal of promoting STEM education after school;
    * Communicate changes in federal policy relating to STEM education to afterschool providers, advocates and partner organizations;
    * Monitor, with the assistance of the Policy Director and the Field Outreach Coordinator, the impact of changes in federal policy on afterschool programs;
    * Represent the Afterschool Alliance with partner organizations and in public settings, including conferences and briefings specific to promoting STEM;
    * Provide consultation and technical assistance to advocates and federal, state and local policy makers; and
    * Update and maintain STEM-related materials on the policy and research sections of the Afterschool Alliance website.

The Director of STEM Policy will not engage in any lobbying activity at the federal or state levels. He or she will educate policy makers and staff on the need for additional support for andcommitment to STEM and afterschool, but will not participate in any direct or indirect lobbying.

Qualifications: The Afterschool Alliance offers a well-balanced work environment with a supportive and growing team and opportunities for advancement. The Director of STEM Policy must possess expertise and experience in both the STEM and federal afterschool policy fields. A master’s degree is desired, and public policy experience related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and/or Education or Youth Development is essential. Candidates must also have strong writing, research and analytical skills – including the ability to analyze technical information and data and to convey this information to a variety of audiences, including federal, state and local policy makers, researchers, advocates and the public. The ability to undertake assignments with little supervision, excellent interpersonal skills, proficiency in MS Office Suite, and competence in managing multiple projects under tight deadlines are all essential. Candidates must be detailorientated and work well in a team setting. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits, including health insurance, life and short- and long-term disability insurance, a 403(b) retirement program, flexible spending accounts and generous vacation, sick leave and holiday schedules.

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and references to info@afterschool alliance.org.

The Afterschool Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

Corinthian Colleges, Inc. a leading postsecondary education company is seeking a grassroots specialist to lead an expansion of its grassroots outreach program.

The grassroots advocacy manager will be responsible for developing new grassroots initiatives to educate policymakers, and other stakeholders, of the role and value of the company’s institutions, to include scheduling, preparing, and conducting campus visits, arranging graduation speakers and other special events in cooperation with the campuses, and interacting with peer company representatives in coalition building activities, all with the goal of establishing ongoing relationships with policymakers and other audiences. 

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and have 5+ years of electoral campaign or grassroots organizing experience. In addition, the candidate should posses: excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work independently as well as part of our team; strong written and verbal communications skills; and, the ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment and discretion. 

We offer a competitive salary/benefits package, and a team oriented work environment that encourages professional development.

Corinthian Colleges (CCi) is one of the largest for-profit, post-secondary education companies in the United States and Canada, with 76,165 students enrolled as of December 31, 2008. The company operates 89 schools in 24 states and 17 schools in Canada. CCi serves the large and growing segment of the population seeking to acquire career-oriented education. CCi’s schools generally enjoy long operating histories and offer a variety of diploma programs and associates, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. CCi also offers students the opportunity to take classes online through Everest College in Phoenix and Everest University in Florida.

The position will be located at our regional office in Washington D.C.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter, along with their salary requirement to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

To view the company website, please visit: www.cci.edu

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Perform complex scheduling of multi-party meetings and conference calls.
    • Provide secretarial support to three executives and other staff as needed.
    • Prepare and coordinate travel arrangements and expense reports.
    • Respond to, screen and route incoming telephone calls and guests.
    • Make arrangements for meetings and conference calls.
    • Prepare and maintain calendars.
    • Prepare correspondence and reports.
    • Help administer the NYSE PAC.
    • Order and maintain office supplies as needed.
    • Work as team member to carry out high-volume workload and produce
    high-quality product.
   

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
    • Minimum of three-to-five years of secretarial/scheduling/administrative
   experience preferred.
    • Excellent organizational skills, self-starter, able to work independently.
    • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent oral and written skills.
    • Ability to work quickly and accurately to prioritize, organize and execute
   multiple tasks for multiple managers, under pressure of
      critical deadlines.
    • Ability to work overtime when necessary.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

For more than 20 years, Widmeyer Communications has been the nation’s leading public affairs firm with a specialized practice serving education clients in the public and private sectors.  Our research-based strategy and planning, public relations, advertising, creative and digital expertise are behind some of the best-known and highest profile education news stories of the past two decades, from paradigm-shifting policy reports to the emergence of new education technologies to an unprecedented focus on health and safety of our nation’s students.
As more attention than ever is now being paid to education reform at the Federal, state, and local levels, Widmeyer’s staff expertise and professional experience is in demand like never before.  As a result, we are expanding our senior ranks in our “PreK-12” education practice and are looking for the right education communications/public affairs veteran to come join our team.
Key Responsibilities
•    Oversee four members of the Education team who are based in the Washington office
•    Serve as senior education public affairs strategist and counselor to key clients
•    Expand current relationships with key influencers in the education public affairs arena
•    Monitor current and emerging policy and education industry landscape to identify ways to leverage on behalf of current clients, while identifying future clients
•    Innovatively grow the PK12 Education practice, leading and coordinating new business development in our Washington office
•    Closely monitor account management with focus on exceeding client satisfaction and promoting  client growth
•    Oversee account financials, including budget allocation and control, and client billing
•    Ensure team billability and account profitability
Experience/Qualifications
•    Deep understanding and background in national and/or state education policy
•    At least fifteen years of experience required, including some combination of PR agency, think tank/advocacy, government, trade association and/or corporate public affairs 
•    Strong contacts in the policymaker and influencer community
•    An established track record of success in new business development
•    An established track record of success in the management of large communications initiatives
•    Management experience, including developing a winning team
•    Excellent written and oral communications skills, with a solid understanding of social media and its applicability to our accounts
Please e-mail resumes to:
Widmeyer Communications
Attn: Human Resources
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Job Reference – PK12

Please visit our website at www.widmeyer.com

We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.  The dedication of talented and caring health care professionals drives the delivery of high quality, cost effective products and services.  They make it possible for members to get the right health care treatment for their needs and for Aetna to keep its competitive advantage. Our management professionals develop and implement strategies and policies to direct our operations, subsidiaries, major projects and functional groups. They help our business units and company meet corporate objectives and compete more successfully in the marketplace.

Currently, we are seeking a Director for our Office of Public Policy.  In this role, you will identify solutions for critical health policy problems and strengthen the company’s position as a thought leader.  The office plays an important role in informing and helping to shape the company’s positions on key public policy issues. As Director, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
•    Proactively developing solutions to pressing public policy problems.
•    Analyzing critical health policy issues and preparing memoranda, background papers and presentations for internal and external distribution.
•    Monitoring Federal policies and initiatives and understanding the impact they have on business operations.

The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in public policy (e.g., MPP, MPA, PhD), law (JD) or a related field (e.g., MD, MPH) and have  5 years’ experience in the health care field, along with a strong understanding of federal legislative processes and decision making including regulatory processes. Strong research and writing skills are required. Excellent communications skills, a high level of accuracy, a proactive outlook and the ability to meet frequent deadlines are essential for success.
We value leadership, creativity and initiative.  If you share those values and a commitment to excellence and innovation, consider a career with Aetna.  To apply for this opportunity, please forward your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Aetna is an AA/EOE M/F/D/V
We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening.

National Association of Realtors
The nation’s largest professional & trade association

The Policy Representative serves as NAR Government Affairs’ analyst on legislative and regulatory policies that affect commercial real estate.  Through research, analysis and consultation with membership, affiliates, and other staff, s/he evaluates the impact of current legislative and regulatory proposals on commercial real estate.  The Policy Representative possesses specialized knowledge of commercial real estate investment and management and shares this expertise with policymakers, industry partners, and NAR members. 

Responsibilities:
•    Educates relevant parties on emerging legislative and regulatory trends.  Monitors and analyzes industry trends via meetings, publications, media, coalitions, academia, seminars and other sources.  Plans and organizes policy seminars, workshops, focus groups, and other information sharing opportunities.  Develops recommendations to present to division issue teams, members, and other audiences as needed to influence the development of NAR policies.

•    Develops and implements commercial real estate legislative and regulatory advocacy strategy based on NAR policy analysis, industry outreach and collaboration with internal stakeholders.  Advocates commercial regulatory issues to Congressional committees and regulatory agencies through testimony, comment letters and meetings with key staff.  Ensures commercial real estate views and concerns are included in NAR’s advocacy of its legislative and regulatory priorities.

•    Staffs NAR's commercial legislative policy subcommittee and relevant association task groups.  Serves as a liaison between NAR’s DC Government Affairs division and the Chicago-based Commercial division.

Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s degree in related field
•    Keen understanding of commercial real estate policy issues
•    Minimum 4-6 years experience in public policy arena, ideally in a federal agency, Capitol Hill and private sector
•    Effective public speaking and demonstrated facility building relationships
•    Strong skills in regulatory/legislative analysis
•    Ability to contribute effectively in team environment

NAR offers a compelling salary, exceptional benefits and a Capitol Hill/Union Station location. For confidential consideration, please email your resume and salary requirement to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  No phone calls, please.  EOE M/F/V/H

The Center for Global Development (CGD) seeks a savvy, dynamic Senior Associate for Outreach and Policy to join its world-class communications and policy team. CGD is an independent, non-partisan think tank in Washington, D.C., that works to improve the policies and practices of the U.S. and other rich countries and the global institutions that affect development prospects in poor countries. The Center's research and analysis is actively marketed to policymakers, policy advocates, business leaders, the media and the public through an innovative online presence (website, blogs, e-mail newsletters), policy briefs, congressional testimony, public education materials, media interviews, op-ed columns, events, working papers and books. Job Summary: The successful candidate will engage with members of the U.S. development policy community, especially senior staffers in Congress and counterparts in development advocacy NGOs, to share CGD research findings and policy analysis in ways that maximize policy impact. Areas of interest include trade, migration, capital flows/financial crises, global health and climate change. The successful candidate will report to the Vice President Communications and Policy Outreach. Major Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Associate for Outreach and Policy works with CGD's communications and policy team in its overarching goal of increasing the impact of CGD work on the policies of the U.S., other rich countries, and the multilateral finance and development institutions.

Responsibilities include:

    •    Managing CGD outreach with key congressional staffers and members of Congress; inform Hill staffers about CGD work; inform CGD researchers about congressional priorities and positions; and create and build upon opportunities that arise for influencing policy dialogues and outcomes.
    •    Fostering and maintaining relationships with NGOs, embassies, and international organizations to inform them about CGDs work, and inform CGD researchers about key audience priorities and positions.
    •    Providing strategic advice on CGD's publications and outreach strategy (including events) to showcase CGD research and relevant development policy issues and to raise public awareness that "development matters." Assist in the design of outreach materials, including print and website content.
    •    Overseeing CGD's public education efforts to help build a U.S. constituency for development through strategic partnerships and dissemination of CGD public education materials. Includes oversight of creation and design of public education materials.
    •    Assisting with the preparation of CGD Briefs on development policy issues linked to CGD research, including writing, editing, and identification and articulation of key messages for the advocacy and policy community.

Experience:
 

   •    Five to seven years of work experience with one or more of CGD target audiences is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in communications and outreach. Capitol Hill experience a strong plus.
    •    A Masters Degree in development or related field is strongly desired. Individuals possessing both knowledge of economic development and a strong communication background are highly preferred.
    •    Proven ability to "translate" academic research into language and concepts accessible to target audiences are required. Superb editing and writing and a solid strategic and analytic sense are critical to success.
    •    Individual initiative and ability to work as a team member. Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and outstanding benefits package. Occasional travel may be required.

How to Apply: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a short writing sample to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please use the title "Senior Associate for Outreach and Policy" in all e-mail correspondence. Short list candidates will be asked to complete a brief writing test before being invited for interview. This position will remain open until filled. CGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All persons regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation shall have equal access to positions, limited only by their ability to do the job.

Location: Moscow, Russia
Information Session: October 21st, 2009 at 8:30 am – please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information

The Alfa Fellowship Program is a high-level professional development exchange program placing 10 qualified American citizens per year in work assignments at leading organizations in Russia in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, and public policy.  Key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are expanding networks of American and Russian professionals, developing greater intercultural understanding, and advancing US/Russian relations.

The program includes language training, seminar programs, and extended professional experience. Fellows receive travel, free housing, monthly stipends, and insurance. Russian language proficiency is preferred though not required at the time of application.

Eligibility Requirements:
-U.S. citizen between the ages of 25 and 35
-Graduate degree and professional experience in business, economics, journalism, mass communications, law, international relations, political science, government, or public policy. Candidates without a graduate degree must demonstrate extensive and equivalent professional experience in their field
- Outstanding professional achievement and academic qualifications
- Active involvement in community or public service
- Russian language experience is preferred, however not required, at the time of application. If an applicant does not speak Russian, he/she will need to be proficient in a second language to qualify for the program.
- Evidence of leadership potential

Application Information:
The application deadline for the Alfa Fellowship Program is December 1. Applications can be completed online. Program information and application forms can also be downloaded or requested by mail from the CDS website at: www.cdsintl.org/alfa.

For more information about the Alfa Fellowship Program or application process please contact:

CDS International, Inc.
Alfa Fellowship Program
440 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel. (212) 497-3510
Fax. (212) 497-3535
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Web. www.cdsintl.org/alfa

OJSC Alfa-Bank is incorporated, focused and based in Russia, and is not affiliated with U.S.-based Alfa Insurance.