Veterans Policy Advocate & Legislative Associate (Hybrid)

Paralyzed-Veterans-of-Americ; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Employer-paid medical insurance

Basic life insurance

Long-term disability

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

HSA contributions

Job summary

Paralyzed Veterans of America is seeking an Associate Legislative Director to represent PVA in federal legislation and budget processes. You will engage with Members of Congress, prepare testimony, and produce written policy materials to advance PVA goals.

This role requires building cross‑agency relationships and informing leadership on legislative positions. The position emphasizes collaboration with government relations, veterans benefits, and disability rights teams, with hybrid work, and a

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.
• 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 taken by other organizations.
• Monitor and respond to health care and benefits concerns in government agencies.
• Prepare reports on congressional activity bearing on health care, benefits, and disability rights policy.
• Collaborate with PVA departments and chapters to advance PVA’s mission.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars to represent the department and PVA.
• Assist in developing and marketing solutions to healthcare and benefits delivery challenges.

Skills

Public speaking

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Paralyzed Veterans of America is seeking an Associate Legislative Director to represent PVA in federal legislation and budget processes. You will engage with Members of Congress, prepare testimony, and produce written policy materials to advance PVA goals.

This role requires building cross‑agency relationships and informing leadership on legislative positions. The position emphasizes collaboration with government relations, veterans benefits, and disability rights teams, with hybrid work, and a