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The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. We are searching for a Director, Congressional Affairs. You will direct the advancement of the Academy’s federal legislative priorities by developing and implementing strategies through direct federal lobbying; fundraising for the Academy’s political action committee , grassroots engagement, member relations, communications and coalitions. Leverages congressional relationships to advance the Academy’s regulatory priorities with federal agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.  Provides strategic leadership and oversight of advocacy and government relations activities; Responsible for the formulation and execution o