Senior Health Policy Legislative Assistant

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 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.