Associate Legislative Director

Paralyzed-Veterans-of-Americ; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Employer-paid medical insurance

Basic life insurance

Long-term disability

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

HSA contributions

Job summary

Paralyzed Veterans of America is seeking an Associate Legislative Director to represent PVA in federal legislation and budget processes. You will engage with Members of Congress, prepare testimony, and produce written policy materials to advance PVA goals.

This role requires building cross‑agency relationships and informing leadership on legislative positions. The position emphasizes collaboration with government relations, veterans benefits, and disability rights teams, with hybrid work, and a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, are required.
• Minimal travel required.
• Experience in legislative, lobbying, or government relations preferred.
• Background in veterans’ benefits, healthcare, disability rights, or budget and appropriations-related areas is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and write testimony for presentation to congressional committees.
• Maintain contacts with appropriate staff members of Congress and related Executive branch agencies.
• Testify before relevant congressional committees.
• Serve as a contact with other veteran service organizations and disability rights organizations.
• Inform Government Relations leaders about policy positions taken by other organizations.
• Monitor and respond to health care and benefits concerns in government agencies.
• Prepare reports on congressional activity bearing on health care, benefits, and disability rights policy.
• Collaborate with PVA departments and chapters to advance PVA’s mission.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars to represent the department and PVA.
• Assist in developing and marketing solutions to healthcare and benefits delivery challenges.

Skills

Public speaking

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Working at PVA provides the opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team of individuals committed to improving the lives of veterans, specifically the lives of veterans with spinal cord injuries and disease, and their caregivers.At PVA, our employees know they are making a difference every day. Our unique backgrounds and cultures blend together to help us fulfill PVA’s mission. So, whether you’re at our National Office in Washington, D.C., or one of our several service offices across the country, you have the benefit of knowing that everything you do is part of PVA’s effort to help our veterans. Join us and make a difference!Job Title: Associate Legislative DirectorReports To: National Legislative DirectorPosition Overview: The Associate Legislative Director acts as a representative of PVA in the day-to-day working of the federal legislative and budget process to advance PVA’s goals and objectives. To achieve these goals, the Associate Legislative Director must initiate and maintain direct involvement with members of Congress and their staff, federal departments, and agencies on issues of mutual concern; provide in-depth analysis of legislation and regulations; and prepare written products, including letters, testimony, and reports, as well as regular legislative updates and articles for PVA publications.Position responsibilities and duties:Responsible for researching and writing testimony for presentation to congressional committees as well as maintaining contacts with appropriate staff members of Congress and related Executive branch agencies. Required to testify before relevant congressional committees.Serves as a contact with other veteran service organizations and disability rights organizations. Takes responsibility for informing the Government Relations leaders about policy and issue positions taken by other veteran service organizations and disability rights organizations.Serves as a contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs in monitoring and responding to health care and benefits concerns in other government agencies.Prepares reports on congressional and federal regulatory activity bearing on changes and reforms in federal health care and benefits and disability rights policy.Participates with Government Relations staff to establish cooperative networks with other PVA National Office Departments, PVA chapters, and other advocacy organizations to develop agendas to improve and advance PVA’s mission.Contributes to departmental publications and webinars as required.Supports the Chief Policy Officer and the National Legislative Director in developing and marketing solutions to problems and conflicts in healthcare quality, access, and benefits delivery encountered by veterans in general and PVA members specifically, as well as protecting their disability rights.Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars to represent the department and PVA as assigned.Performs other duties related to the mission of the department and PVA as assigned by the National Legislative Director.Qualifications:Undergraduate degree required.Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, are required.Minimal travel required.Experience in legislative, lobbying, or government relations preferred.Background in veterans’ benefits, healthcare, disability rights, or budget and appropriations-related areas is highly preferred.Top Perks and Benefits:Hybrid work schedule: Working 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely.Employer-Paid Benefits – Employer-paid benefits like Medical Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability.Healthcare Insurance – Affordable Medical, Vision, and Dental options for team members and their families.Optional Insurance – Including Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, and more.401k Match–401k retirement savings plan with a guaranteed employer contribution and matching option.Tuition Reimbursement – We empower our team to be the very best they can be by offering a competitive reimbursement plan for education related to your role.Work-Life Balance – We honor 14 paid holidays, vacation leave starting at 15 days per year, and sick leave with no limit on the amount to be accrued.Additional Benefits –Health Savings Account with an employer contribution, Parking & Transit Spending Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, TicketsAtWork Membership, and more!