Analyst, Legislation and Policy

Description

The Analyst for FSMB’s Washington, DC office is a policy and legislative position responsible for regulatory, legislative, and policy research and analysis. The analyst will work closely with the entire FSMB Advocacy Team and Chief Policy Officer to perform a variety of complex duties. The Analyst will possess the ability to work independently and interact professionally with FSMB executive leadership, staff, and external organizations. 

FSMB is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or status as a protected veteran

Responsibilities:

• Federal monitoring and analysis: Track federal policy, regulations, proposed rules, congressional legislation, hearings, and media coverage. Analyze and summarize how these developments affect state medical boards. 
• State legislative tracking: Work with the State Legislation and Policy Coordinator to monitor and analyze state bills. 
• Committee and workgroup support: Assist the Chief Policy Officer in managing FSMB’s workgroups and committees, including meetings, agenda setting, research, and drafting policy recommendations.
• Research: Conduct in-depth research and analysis on topics such as continuing medical education and internationally trained physicians, and other issues of importance to state medical boards and the regulation of the practice of medicine. 
• Policy writing and communications: Write memoranda and other materials on how state and federal legislation affect state medical boards. Contribute to the weekly advocacy newsletter. Draft press statements as needed. 
• Congressional engagement: Prepare background materials, talking points, and leave-behind documents for meetings with members of Congress. Attend meetings with members of Congress as needed, including Hill Day. Help plan and run FSMB’s annual Hill Day. 
• External representation: Prepare presentations for external audiences on behalf of FSMB leadership. Attend external meetings and conferences as needed. 

Professional Background Required

Education: Bachelor's degree required; JD, MPH, or MPA preferred.

Experience: 2-4 years of government affairs experience at the state or federal level, or with healthcare or trade associations. Demonstrated interest in health policy preferred.

Skills: Ability to perform research and analysis with minimal supervision; ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and generative AI and legal research tools; must be detail-oriented and have strong analytical skills.  

Special Demands: Highly motivated and organized with an interest in policy and research; ability to interact professionally with FSMB staff, member boards, and other external organizations; ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities; ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions; and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

FSMB offers a hybrid work environment. Physical presence at the office is an essential job function of this role which the FSMB deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.