Details
Posted: 15-Jul-22
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
The Associate Director/Director of Federal Affairs works in close partnership with the VP, Federal Affairs, to advance ACHP’s policy and advocacy agenda. The person has considerable skill in all facets of advocacy work with a particular focus on capturing and disseminating the unique contributions of nonprofit, community health plans. This person partners with senior management and member plan government relations leaders to develop and implement advocacy strategies on key priorities. This is a central position in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, member-focused environment.
The Associate Director/Director of Federal Affairs is a self-starter, creative and flexible, and has a passion for policy and politics. This person must be able to work independently, under the supervision of the VP, Federal Affairs, to manage assigned issues and responsibilities to drive ACHP’s mission to promote not-for-profit, provider-aligned companies.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Advocacy Strategy
- Contributes to the development and execution of a lobbying strategy that advances the ACHP advocacy agenda at the federal level
- Builds strong relationships with ACHP member companies to achieve measurable advocacy outcomes, including regulatory relief and legislative action
- Monitors and anticipates relevant political and policy developments impacting member organizations and develops strategies for engagement around them
Networking and External Affairs
- Attends hearings, meetings and various events in Washington to represent ACHP as needed
- Builds and maintains ACHP’s relationships with key policymakers and health care stakeholders in D.C., with particular focus on Congressional committees of jurisdiction and federal health agencies
- Facilitates collaboration with like-minded stakeholders in pursuit of policy aims
Communication and Presentation skills
- Presents to key internal and external audiences on developments in Washington and on ACHP’s advocacy work
- Ability to synthesize complex policy documents into shorter, easy to understand materials for diverse audiences via multiple channels
- Plays a key role in planning and executing ACHP’s in-person member meetings, such as fly-ins and annual Symposium
- Contributes to ACHP’s public affairs messaging and social media
- Other duties as assigned
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- 7 + years of experience in combined public policy, health advocacy or health sector
- Established bipartisan relationships on Capitol Hill and/or Executive Branch
- Experience representing clients or members on Capitol Hill
- Deep understanding of government health programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and the Marketplace, as well as prescription drug policy and other key areas of interest for the insurance industry
- Proven track record of successfully navigating the Washington political and policy environment
- Critical thinking, strategic expertise
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to synthesize and present complex information for various audiences
- Strong capabilities with modern communications tool such as PowerPoint, Excel, Twitter and LinkedIn
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is in an office environment, with consideration of remote options
- Some travel required
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@achp.org with your name and the position in the subject line. Your cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and provide specific examples of the core responsibilities listed above: advocacy strategy, networking and external affairs, communication and presentation skills. Please include your name and the position in the subject of the email and send files in pdf format with your name in the filename.
ACHP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and a woman’s right to breastfeed), disability (physical or mental), age (18 and older), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital status, veteran or military status, tobacco use, credit information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
