Professional Staff Member; Health Counsel

House Energy and Commerce Committee; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Democratic Staff of the Health Subcommittee of the Committee on Energy and Commerce seeks an experienced Professional Staff Member or Health Counsel to work on Medicare program issues, including Part B and Part D. Ideal candidates possess deep policy expertise in Medicare, CMS rules, and related legislation.

Responsibilities include drafting legislation, providing policy guidance to Caucus Members, collaborating with Subcommittee staff, and producing memos and talking points for

Qualifications

• Extensive policy expertise related to the Medicare program and CMS.
• Ability to draft legislation and provide policy recommendations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and draft legislation regarding the Medicare program.
• Provide recommendations and guidance on Medicare policy for the Committee’s position.
• Collaborate with Health Subcommittee staff and Oversight & Investigations staff on Medicare policy and implementation.
• Draft memos, letters, talking points, and briefing materials for the Committee and Ranking Member.
• Support the Ranking Member and Democratic Caucus on Medicare policy.

Skills

Medicare policy expertise

Legislation drafting

Policy analysis

Written and oral communication

Cross-subcommittee collaboration

Job description

The Democratic Staff of the Health Subcommittee of the Committee on Energy and Commerce is seeking an experienced Professional Staff Member or Health Counsel to work on issues related to the Medicare program, including Medicare Part B and the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program.Ideal candidates will have extensive policy expertise related to the Medicare Program, including a deep knowledge of the Social Security Act, related legislation, regulations and guidance, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and drafting legislation regarding the Medicare program, including considering new policy proposals to improve access to care and lower costs, implementing technical assistance feedback, and managing policy development;
• Providing recommendations, insight, and guidance for the Committee’s position on Medicare policy, such as providing feedback to Caucus Members on policy proposals and analyzing bills, regulations, and guidance;
• Collaborating closely with Health Subcommittee staff on additional policy areas within the Committee’s jurisdiction, as well as with staff on the Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee on issues related to the Medicare program and policy implementation;
• Drafting memos, letters, talking points, messaging materials, and other written materials for use by the Committee and Ranking Member; and
• Providing support to the Ranking Member and Democratic Caucus on Medicare policy.

Qualified candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a proven ability to perform under pressure while juggling multiple tasks, and sound pollical judgment. Prior Hill or Administration experience is preferred.

Our office deeply values the diversity of our employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline to apply by October 16, 2026. No calls or drop-ins, please.