Federal Health Policy & Government Relations Lead

University of California; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California Office of Federal Governmental Relations seeks an Assistant Director for Governmental Relations and Legislative Analysis focused on health and clinical affairs and tax policy. You will research, monitor, and report federal policy developments, engage with Congress and federal agencies, and support cross-portfolio priorities in a hybrid Washington, DC role.

This position reports to the Director of Health and Clinical Affairs and collaborates with UCOP, UC Health,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a Congressional office, advocacy or governmental relations.
• Experience on federal health care-related legislative, regulatory or policy issues.
• Ability to monitor, research and summarize policy developments for internal/external audiences.
• Ability to develop and implement governmental relations activities and events.

Responsibilities

• Perform legislative and regulatory analysis on health care and tax priorities affecting UC.
• Draft written materials: fact sheets, talking points, letters and briefing documents.
• Coordinate with UCOP, campuses, health centers and external partners to advance federal advocacy.

Skills

Congressional experience

Health policy

Legislative analysis

Policy research

Regulatory analysis

Tax policy

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of California Office of Federal Governmental Relations seeks an Assistant Director for Governmental Relations and Legislative Analysis focused on health and clinical affairs and tax policy. You will research, monitor, and report federal policy developments, engage with Congress and federal agencies, and support cross-portfolio priorities in a hybrid Washington, DC role.

This position reports to the Director of Health and Clinical Affairs and collaborates with UCOP, UC Health,