Senior Manager of Health Policy Education Programs

(Manager-level candidates also considered)

The Senior Manager of Health Policy Education Programs will play a key role in bringing the Alliance for Health Policy’s commitment to non-partisan, stakeholder-neutral education to life. This role (internally titled Senior Educational Program Manager) will be responsible for program management of the editorial content, expert recruitment and management, event oversight and adult educational aspects that are central to the educational phase of Alliance programming. This includes managing timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and aligning program goals with stakeholder needs in service of ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational content that advances the Alliance’s mission. 

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Manage cross-functional team members in setting and meeting deadlines for new congressional fellowship and educational programs for Signature Series and Health Policy Academy.
• Develop program-level goals and ensure consensus on objectives with internal and external stakeholders, reporting on the completion of milestones.
• Develop journeys for participant experience and create and oversee work plans for expert engagement and event content development. 
• Identify resource needs and allocations to ensure successful project completion.
• Act as the primary project manager for assigned projects, communicating timelines, activities, and status updates with internal cross-functional teams via Monday.com and other stakeholders (including funders and external consultants and vendors) via appropriate channels.

Community Engagement / Relationship Management

• Responsible for expert community building and maintenance, management, coordination and facilitation of expert speakers at all levels of programming.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including sponsors, policymakers, healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, community organizations, and the public, to foster community engagement and support for the organization’s mission. 
• Create the SOPs and work plans for the development and implementation of building expert bureaus, and conduct  expert outreach and community management initiatives.
• Build out CRM platform for expert community management in conjunction with Alliance leadership team.

Event Content Development and Management

• Lead the strategic management and coordination of a new fellowship program designed to educate and engage 30+ congressional staffers.
• Lead the development of compelling event content, including identifying novel and compelling angles on identified topic areas and recruiting experts and speakers for panel discussions,keynote presentations. 
• Lead development of interactive session planning, including workshops, and interactive sessions that address key health policy topics and promote informed discourse. 
• Develop learning goals and ensure event content aligns with goals. 
• Coordinate content development for educational programs with key experts, including: high-quality event materials, including presentations, handouts, multimedia content, and promotional materials, to enhance the attendee experience and facilitate knowledge sharing. 
• Facilitate and participate in day-of event coordination.
• Review insights memos and conduct high level desk research to be conversant in key health policy topics and stakeholder landscape, develop talking points for recruiting experts, and to help identify novel, educational and engaging content approaches. 
• Coordinate with Insights Program Manager on issue-related elements of research strategy and materials, including participating in interviews and providing background considerations for content development.

Manage Alliance’s Internship Program

• Lead the management and coordination of the Alliance’s internal internship program, including recruiting, selecting, and mentoring fellows. 
• Oversee the fellows’ engagement in events and projects to ensure alignment with program goals and the broader organizational mission. 

Evaluation and Impact Measurement

• Manage attendee feedback and reporting for sponsors and other stakeholders.
• Use data and insights to inform continuous improvement efforts and optimize future event strategies and content development.

Fundraising / Other Functions

• Contribute to Alliance development efforts, including writing funder proposals and identifying additional opportunities for partnership.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned that contribute to the effectiveness of the department and accomplishes strategic goals and objectives. 

Qualifications:

• We generally expect 5+ years of relevant experience for the Senior Manager level. Candidates with fewer years of relevant experience may be considered at a Manager-level if they otherwise meet the core competencies.
• Experience in event planning, execution, and management for virtual and in-person events (may include webinars; convenings; panel discussions; working groups; roundtables; coalition meetings; briefings for members of Congress; reporter/media briefings; etc.)
• Knowledge of health policy, health care systems, public health stakeholders, and federal policymaking processes
• Experience with external client/project management.
• Collaborative team player with a track record of effective people management and/or coordination.
• Excellent public speaking skills and writing skills.
• Familiarity with the management of virtual events using GotoWebinar, Zoom, Eventbrite, and/or similar virtual event platforms
• Familiarity with Monday.com or similar project management platforms 
• Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment that values diverse perspectives, promotes equal opportunity, and encourages respectful dialogue, ensuring all voices contribute to a richer educational experience.
• Actively requests, provides, and incorporates feedback to/from supervisors and peers on work products and program management approaches.
• Ability to occasionally work early, late, and/or on weekends as events require

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary range: $90,000-$100,000 at the Senior Manager level, or $80,000-$90,000 at the Manager level. (Please include your salary requirements with your application.) Final salary will be based on experience, demonstrated skills, and overall fit. 

Our outstanding benefits package includes:

• Platinum-level medical, and dental and vision insurance with 80% employer-paid premium subsidy for employees and 50% subsidy for family members
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• $2 for $1 retirement contribution match, up to 10% of salary, with immediate vesting
• Company provided life and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Up to $1,000 relocation assistance available to candidates moving from outside the Washington, D.C. metro area
• Up to $1,000/year for qualifying education-related expenses, including student loan repayments
• $100/month transit benefit and $20/month cell phone allowance

Location and Working Arrangements

This full-time position in downtown Washington, DC, offers hybrid and in-person work arrangements, with a minimum of two days of in-office work generally expected. 

About the Alliance

The Alliance for Health Policy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping policymakers and the public better understand health policy, the root of the nation’s health care issues, and the trade-offs posed by various proposals for change. We believe a better health care system begins with a balanced exchange of evidence, experience, and multiple perspectives. Regardless of their point of view, our audience recognizes the Alliance’s reputation as a well-respected source for unbiased health policy information.

For 30 years, the Alliance has helped to clarify and synthesize current issues for generations of policymakers and staff. But we do more than inform policymakers–we create a forum for dialogue by bringing together the health policy community to advance the conversation on tough issues. The Alliance has conducted hundreds of briefings on Capitol Hill, online, and around the nation on timely and important health policy topics. Our in-person events are among the most widely respected and well-attended in Washington, DC, regularly drawing audiences of 200 or more congressional and agency staff, media, and health policy stakeholders. Our virtual and televised briefings have reached tens of thousands of additional experts, policymakers, and practitioners around the country. Whether they are new to health policy or seasoned experts, our audience looks to the Alliance as the trusted source of health policy information. As a bipartisan convener, the Alliance does not lobby or endorse specific policy solutions.

Visit our About Us page for more information on the Alliance’s history, mission, and values.

Equal Opportunity

Alliance for Health Policy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply, including persons with disabilities and individuals from historically marginalized identities. Alliance for Health Policy values diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Alliance for Health Policy’s hiring and employment decisions are based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications.