Bipartisan Health Policy Leader - Congressional Affairs

Alzheimer's Association Arizona; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Long term care insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Cultural & Heritage Day

Volunteer Day

401(k) retirement plan

School Visitation Day

Elder Care Facility Day

Job summary

The Associate Director, Congressional Affairs at the Alzheimer’s Association will lead bipartisan lobbying and federal policy activities from our Washington, DC office. You will work with Congress, committees, and staff to advance our Public Policy priorities and draft policy positions and filings.

Strong written and oral communication skills, deep knowledge of legislative processes, and health care policy expertise are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Six to eight years Congressional experience and/or lobbying experience with a health care association.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Congressional and/or direct lobbying experience.
• Expertise in health care issues and the legislative process.

Responsibilities

• Engage in bipartisan lobbying and public policy activities.
• Work with bipartisan members of Congress, their staffs and Congressional committees on the Association's federal legislative priorities.
• Draft federal policy positions and supporting statements and documentation.
• Analyze congressional developments and advise on responses to federal issues.
• Assist in long-term planning for the Federal Affairs department.
• Represent the Association in federal affairs coalitions and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and oral communications

Congressional lobbying experience

Health care policy expertise

Legislative process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Associate Director, Congressional Affairs at the Alzheimer’s Association will lead bipartisan lobbying and federal policy activities from our Washington, DC office. You will work with Congress, committees, and staff to advance our Public Policy priorities and draft policy positions and filings.

Strong written and oral communication skills, deep knowledge of legislative processes, and health care policy expertise are essential for success in this role.