Policy & Government Affairs Associate (Hybrid, DC)

American Osteopathic Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American Osteopathic Association in Washington, DC is seeking a Government Affairs Associate for a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in-office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The role monitors, analyzes, and influences health policy and builds relationships with Congress and health organizations. Responsibilities include educating legislators, drafting summaries, tracking legislation, and supporting the Vice President of Government Affairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in the health care industry.
• 2 - 5 years Capitol Hill/lobbying experience is preferred, and/or experience with a health care trade association.
• Knowledge of Congressional procedures is highly preferred.
• High proficiency with computer programs and applications including MS Office, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to simplify complex information and craft messages for a wide range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Educate legislators and staff about the osteopathic profession, and the association’s position on issues that will impact the profession, such as physician payment reform, patients’ access to care, graduate medical education, and student loan accessibility, to name a few.
• Establish and maintain bipartisan liaison with members of Congress, key congressional staff, physician groups, and other relevant organizations.
• Monitor, evaluate, and lobby legislation that has the potential to negatively or positively impact osteopathic profession, and draft letters in support or opposition to introduced or proposed legislation.
• Draft bill summaries, issue briefs, hearing testimonies as needed and directed.
• Provide updates and reports to AOA staff, Bureau on Federal Health Programs, and Osteopathic Advocacy Network as directed.
• Identify opportunities to partner with AOA’s divisional societies and specialty colleges on advocacy efforts.
• Develop resource materials (one pagers, policy proposals, etc.) for staff and member advocates to use in support of AOA public policy and advocacy efforts.
• Provide support as necessary to the Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy.

Skills

Capitol Hill experience

Health care industry experience

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

MS Office

Zoom

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

American Osteopathic Association in Washington, DC is seeking a Government Affairs Associate for a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in-office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The role monitors, analyzes, and influences health policy and builds relationships with Congress and health organizations. Responsibilities include educating legislators, drafting summaries, tracking legislation, and supporting the Vice President of Government Affairs.