Veterans Legislative Advocate (Hybrid)

Paralyzed Veterans of America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Employer-paid benefits

Healthcare Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Match

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Parking & Transit Spending Accounts

Job summary

Paralyzed Veterans of America is seeking an Associate Legislative Director to lead day-to-day federal legislative activities and advance PVA’s goals. The role requires direct interaction with Congress, federal agencies, and staff, plus the ability to analyze legislation and prepare testimony and reports.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree, strong oral and written communication skills, and experience in government relations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, are required.
• Minimal travel required.
• Experience in legislative, lobbying, or government relations preferred.
• Background in veterans’ benefits, healthcare, disability rights, or budget and appropriations-related areas is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and write testimony for presentation to congressional committees and maintain contacts with appropriate staff members of Congress and related Executive branch agencies.
• Testify before relevant congressional committees.
• Serve as a contact with other veteran service organizations and disability rights organizations.
• Inform Government Relations leaders about policy positions of other veteran and disability organizations.
• Monitor health care and benefits concerns in the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies.
• Prepare reports on congressional and federal regulatory activity bearing on health care, benefits, and disability policy.
• Develop agendas with other PVA departments and advocacy organizations to advance PVA’s mission.
• Contribute to publications and webinars as required.
• Support leadership in developing and marketing solutions to healthcare quality, access, and benefits delivery issues.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars to represent the department and PVA.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Paralyzed Veterans of America is seeking an Associate Legislative Director to lead day-to-day federal legislative activities and advance PVA’s goals. The role requires direct interaction with Congress, federal agencies, and staff, plus the ability to analyze legislation and prepare testimony and reports.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree, strong oral and written communication skills, and experience in government relations.