Legislative Assistant - Health Policy

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Legislative Assistant - Health Policy for U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono in Washington, DC, to manage a comprehensive health care portfolio including veterans’ health.

The ideal candidate can identify opportunities, understands the Senate process, writes clearly, and works in a team under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include tracking state issues, synthesizing policy responses, developing and advancing legislation, and preparing concise briefing materials for the Senator and senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of health policy or Hill experience.
• Not an entry level position.
• Diversity encouraged; equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Tracking home state issues and synthesizing policy responses.
• Developing and advancing legislation.
• Preparing briefing materials for the Senator and senior staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Senate process

Clear writing

Policy analysis

Attention to detail

Team player

Deadline driven

Job description

Legislative Assistant - Health Policy

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 theWashington D.C. and relocation expenses will not be paid.