Ready to shape national health policy and elevate the voice of orthopaedic surgeons across the country? Join AAOS as our next Government Relations Senior Manager and drive high‑impact federal advocacy, strategic lobbying, and grassroots engagement at the highest levels. This is your chance to influence real legislative change and lead major initiatives that advance patient care and the orthopaedic profession.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement AAOS’ federal policy program with the Business Lead.
• Engage in direct federal lobbying, building relationships with elected and appointed officials.
• Lead strategic planning for assigned legislative issues. Design, communicate, and execute full issue strategies.
• Monitor, analyze, and prepare clear advocacy resources and federal updates.
• Build and maintain coalitions and relationships with external organizations.
• Draft federal legislative articles, fact sheets, talking points, testimony, and advocacy communications.
• Serve as the legislative team liaison to AAOS Board of Specialty societies; provide policy analysis and updates.
• Represent AAOS at Political Action Committee (PAC) fundraisers and support PAC strategy development.
• Lead AAOS grassroots efforts, including messaging, programming, and distribution with Marketing & Communications.
• Manage meetings with Congress, secure speakers, coordinate materials, and support major advocacy events.
• Train and oversee Office of Government Relations (OGR) interns.
• Co‑lead Advisor’s Circle Members, including calls, travel, and strategy planning.
• Present at BOS society meetings and coordinate responses to their policy needs.

Travel

• Up to 30 days per year

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (political science, public policy, or health-related field preferred)
• 4–6 years of related experience (Congressional staff, regulatory agency, trade association)
• Excellent written/oral communication, organizational, and relationship‑building skills
• Strong computer and design‑software skills
• Independent judgment and the ability to manage complex priorities

Desired:

• Capitol Hill experience or experience supporting senior association leadership

Salary Range: $83,000 - $86,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Make your impact! If you’re ready to shape federal policy, build influential relationships, and lead meaningful advocacy, apply today and help advance the future of orthopaedic care. Please share the following:

• Clearly communicate why you are the ideal candidate for this role, providing specific examples and experiences as proof points.
• Resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter with salary expectations to be considered.

Please note: This hybrid position is based in Washington, D.C. and is open to applicants who can commute at least twice per week to this office. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas.

JOB CODE: 1000151