Legislative Assistant - Health Policy

United States Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The United States Senate is seeking a Legislative Assistant – Health Policy in Washington, DC to manage a comprehensive health care portfolio including veterans’ health. The ideal candidate will track state issues, craft policy responses, and advance legislation for Senator Mazie K. Hirono.

This role requires a bachelor's degree and at least three years of substantive health policy or Hill experience. The candidate must write clearly, collaborate with staff, and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least three years substantive experience in health policy area and/or Hill experience.
• This is not an entry level position.

Responsabilités

• Track home state issues and synthesize policy responses.
• Develop and advance legislation.
• Prepare crisp, clear, and concise briefing materials for the Senator and senior staff.

Connaissances

Policy analysis

Strong writing

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Public service minded

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

This posting has a new submission link. If you successfully completed the prior application (using OAM), no need to reapply.

Senator Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaii seeks a Legislative Assistant - Health Policy to join her policy team in Washington, D.C. to handle comprehensive legislative health care portfolio which includes veterans’ health. Ideal candidate should be able to identify and pursue opportunities proactively, demonstrate an understanding of the Senate legislative process with an ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, is a succinct and clear writer, has a keen attention to detail, positive attitude, and can produce high-quality work products on tight deadlines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: tracking home state issues and synthesizing policy responses, developing and advancing legislation, preparing crisp, clear, and concise written and oral briefing materials for the Senator and senior staff. This is not an entry level position, and qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree and have at least three years substantive experience in health policy area and/or Hill experience.This is not an entry level position.

We encourage diverse applicants to apply. Members of all diverse communities and experienced communicators with ties to Hawaii are strongly encouraged to apply. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The position is based in the Washington D.C. and relocation expenses will not be paid.