Executive Director of Advocacy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee LEARN Behavioral's advocacy initiatives aimed at enhancing access to care for individuals with autism, particularly those covered by Medicaid.

• Create and execute advocacy programs in essential markets alongside internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate with local leadership to incorporate advocacy goals into the overall business strategy and objectives.

• Engage with executive management, local leaders, and third-party lobbyists.

• Monitor and report on legislation and regulations that influence access to care.

• Establish and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, payors, and industry partners.

• Represent LEARN at pertinent forums, conferences, and events.

• Keep executive management updated on developments that may affect the organization.

• Collaborate with Payor Relations and Revenue Cycle Management teams on reimbursement-related matters.

• Act as a liaison with important industry groups.

• Serve as LEARN's main contact for national and regional industry associations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in advocacy, government relations, public policy, or a closely related area.

• Direct experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is preferred.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Ability to convert complex policy issues into actionable advocacy plans.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Capacity to engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clinicians, legislators, and payors.

• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Capability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

• Willingness to travel to represent LEARN in important markets and forums.

• Candidates must currently be eligible to work in the United States.

• Proficient in expressive and receptive communication, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to identify when something is amiss or likely to go awry.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Inclusive work environment.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Opportunity to represent LEARN at forums, conferences, and events.

• Willingness to travel to key markets and forums.