Associate Policy Analyst
United Network for Organ Sharing | |
United States, Virginia, Richmond | |
Dec 17, 2024 | |
About the Position
Position Description The Policy Department is responsible for facilitating the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) policy development process. This involves many functions, including facilitating committee work, producing policy documents, participating in regional meetings, and leading policy-related advocacy and engagement efforts with OPTN members. The Department engages these stakeholders and other additional experts to identify problems, understand community perspectives, evaluate issues, and develop potential solutions for the transplant community. The Department builds community relationships and advocates for OPTN strategic initiatives. Policy staff guide the OPTN national transplant policy making process including promoting consistency with National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA) and the Final Rule. The Department assists with implementing other functions including responding to member inquiries, providing guidance, and education. The Policy Associate serves as an integral part of a collaborative, cross-functional team in the Department. The Policy Associate performs key tasks in support of documentation, research, interpretation, development, and implementation of transplant policy. Key Responsibilities
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About Us
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) coordinates the nation's organ transplant system, providing vital services to meet the needs of men, women and children awaiting lifesaving organ transplants. Based in Richmond, Va., UNOS is a private, nonprofit membership organization. Top workplace in Richmond since 2014
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Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Agency Statement
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