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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Policy Analyst, Fellowship.

The American Heart Association has committed to work in public policy for more than 40 years, translating research into evidence-based public policy that can help people live longer, healthier lives.  We want to continue to understand the impact of the legislation and regulation that we work so hard to pass.   Our emerging efforts in public policy implementation and outcome evaluation will inform our strategic prioritization and policy development as an advocacy organization and allow us to share a more complete picture of the impact of our work in public policy. We have developed a methodological framework with leading experts that is published and is guiding our work.

This position will help build our work on policy implementation and outcome evaluation, focusing on 2-3 key policy areas, especially around acute systems of care. The analysis will comprise quantitative assessment of  available data sets and qualitative interviewing with community or agency leaders to understand how implementation is going (ex. Feasibility, barriers overcome, cost, penetration, acceptability, and unintended consequences).  Will also help develop and co-create a policy-relevant research agenda across the American Heart Association's policy portfolio that can be shared with the research community.  Will convene leading experts to inform the work, interact with relevant government agencies and manage external relationships that are meaningful for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and learning. Will manage writing groups and author papers from any analyses for peer-reviewed publication. 

(This is a fixed term position that is set to end 6/30/2026)

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

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• Serves in a national  policy analyst fellowship in our policy implementation and outcome evaluation efforts, focusing especially on acute systems of care; other areas as needed. Conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Helps develop a policy-relevant research agenda to share with the research community.
• Lead writing groups and help author papers coming from the analyses
• Interacts with relevant government agencies, partners and thought leaders to facilitate knowledge sharing and learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Want to help get your resume to the top?   Take a look at the experience we require:

• Graduate degree in public health, epidemiology or related field
• Must have experience in evaluation, surveillance systems, statistical analysis
• Experience translating science into policy
• Excellent analytical skills and oral and written communication ability
• Some familiarity with the public policy advocacy process
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work under deadline pressures
• Comfort convening expert advisory groups

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexibility; ability to adjust to changing priorities
• Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail
• Health economics expertise or course work

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
  
  
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.  
  
  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
  
  
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
  
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  
  
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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