Available Positions

Manager, Government Relations

Manager, Government Relations will focus on health, safety and environmental issues that affect electro-industry manufacturers. Involves working closely with association member executives to evaluate implications of legislative/regulatory initiatives, develop industry positions, and advocacy of positions. Activities include interacting with legislative/regulatory staff and elected officials, both federal and state; preparing position papers & comments, etc.; representing NEMA at hearings and consultations, industry events, and conferences; and developing and implementing strategies to achieve member objectives.

Reports to NEMA Vice President, Government Relations

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS in related discipline
• Minimum 3-4 years of legislative and/or regulatory work
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills - ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience managing group activities and working in a team environment
• Familiarity with MS Office suite (Powerpoint, Excel, etc.)
• Some travel required
• Solid knowledge of legislative & regulatory processes
• Prior Capitol Hill or Regulatory experience preferred

NEMA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including 12 paid holidays, flexible working hours, 401k plan, a defined contribution plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/Metro subsidy. We are conveniently located near the Rosslyn Metro. Interested individuals should send a current resume, specifying salary requirements, to careers@nema.org or by fax to (703) 841-3372.

EOE/M/F/V/D
Grade 7/8 position

Director, Economics

Department: Global Intelligence
Reports To: Vice President and Chief Economist
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared Date: May 2013

JOB SUMMARY: The Director, Economics, will be involved in all aspects of the market research and economic analysis activities of NEMA, a major trade association of electrical and medical imaging equipment manufacturers. Emphasis will be on the analysis of U.S. and global economic conditions affecting electroindustry market conditions and product demand. The incumbent will also manage consulting projects involving econometric modeling of product demand and prepare proposals for new analysis activities. This is a unique career opportunity with a great deal of potential for someone who has creative and entrepreneurial skills.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce monthly macroeconomic and industry forecast using vendor supplied U.S. economic model.
• Prepare presentations for the Vice President and Chief Economist and for own use.
• Deliver economic outlook presentations at member meetings and industry events.
• Oversee a portfolio of industry product demand forecasting projects.
• Oversee analysis of global economic trends affecting the industry.
• Oversee the association’s monthly business conditions survey of senior executives.
• Develop ideas for new research projects and analytical activities and prepare and present proposals.
• Contribute to the association’s magazine, market intelligence portal and other channels as assigned.
• Provide economic/market data information to NEMA members.

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong quantitative background including econometrics and specialized software applications such as EViews.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines across widely divergent subject matter areas.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate degree in economics.
• Previous experience developing industry demand forecast models in a consulting, trade association, or corporate environment.

Interested candidates should send a current resume with salary requirements to: careers@nema.org.

Industry Economist

Department : Global Intelligence
Reports To : Vice President and Chief Economist
FLSA Status : Exempt
Prepared Date : April 2013

JOB SUMMARY: The Industry Economist will be responsible for managing a portfolio of electrical equipment demand forecasting projects for NEMA, a major trade association of electrical and medical equipment manufacturers. The incumbent will also provide expert staff support in the areas of data analysis and external research management to the association’s medical imaging and technology division.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage new and ongoing quantitative projects and prepare and present findings to member clients
• Undertake econometric modeling and economic research of the electroindustry and develop and maintain forecast models for electroindustry product sectors
• Serve as in-house quantitative expert to identify, collect, and analyze data to guide and support the policy goals of Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA), a division of NEMA
• Manage MITA’s outsourced research to ensure the timeliness and quality of analytical work product provided by third parties
• Contribute analytical content to the association’s magazine, market intelligence portal and other channels as assigned
• Provide economic/market data information to NEMA members

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES Quantitative orientation with working knowledge of econometrics and specialized software applications such as EViews

• Excellent writing skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines across widely divergent subject matter areas

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate degree in economics
• 3-5 years of experience in applied economic analysis
• Experience in a consulting, trade association, or corporate environment a plus
• Experience in health care industry analysis a plus

Interested candidates should send a current resume with salary requirements to: careers@nema.org

EEO/M/F/D/V
Grade 8 position

Senior Associate, Business Information Services

Department: Global Intelligence
Reports To: Director Statistical Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared Date: April 2013

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Associate will work with department managers and clients to complete industry market report data collection, entry, and verification.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with association members to ensure that company data are submitted on time.
• Keep department managers informed of report participation status.
• Perform data entry and data estimations as needed, under direction of department managers.
• Perform data verification testing and report anomalies to managers
• Perform disclosure testing
• Generate participation matrixes
• Update all formatting, including footnotes, dates, etc.
• Receive approval of final version of summary
• Distribute report summaries via specialized software
• File hard copies of report summaries
• Assist with fulfilling ad-hoc data requests
• Serve as back-up for department managers
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Quantitative orientation.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of spreadsheet programs (Excel a plus).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS in economics/statistics or a related field

Interested candidates should submit resumes to: careers@nema.org

EEO/M/F/D/V
Grade 5 position

International Director (MITA)

Represent the Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance on international matters working closely with member companies, association partners, government officials and stakeholders to increase exports and enhance global competitiveness for member companies by promoting harmonization of international standards and regulatory convergence, and working to reduce the time and cost it takes members to get their products to market overseas.

In this position you will be required to manage MITA’s international relations and advocacy activities, including leadership of the International Committee. This includes managing MITA’s overseas consultants, international coalitions, planning/leading events abroad and growing relationships with international stakeholders and NGOs such as the International Medical Device Regulators Forum, World Bank and World Health Organization (WHO). Develop strategic plans to advance the goals of MITA members globally. Manage MITA’s federal government grant to increase market growth in China and Brazil. Develop position papers and comment letters at the direction of member companies on international policy, regulatory, trade and standards issues. Represent MITA in bilateral and multilateral forums. Draft press statements, articles and conduct interviews on MITA’s international activities when appropriate. Work closely on this portfolio with the MITA Executive Director, association partners and member company staff in the United States and abroad.

This position includes acting as MITA staff liaison to the Magnetic Resonance (MR) and Ultrasound (UD) sections. This requires management of section activities, working closely with industry leadership to take action on policy and regulatory issues that impact MR and UD equipment, organize meetings, disseminate information when appropriate and engage in long-term strategy development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science or related field (master’s preferred)
• Minimum 2 years professional experience in a related field
• Excellent written, verbal and intercultural communication skills
• Strong time management skills, manage multiple projects simultaneously and work odd hours
• Experience managing and working in a group, team and international environment
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, can take initiative and seize opportunities
• Travel required

NEMA offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Located near the Rosslyn, VA metro station. Send resume, specifying salary requirements, to careers@nema.org.

EOE/M/F/V/D
Grade 8