Associate Director/Director, Legislative Affairs

Company: The Alliance of Community Health Plans
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Reports to: SVP, Federal AffairsLocation: Washington, D.C.COMPANY PROFILEThe Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) represents the nation's top-performing non-profit health organizations to improve affordability and outcomes in health care. ACHP member organizations embrace a unique partnership model in health care, bringing together health plans and providers on behalf of the patients and communities they serve. ACHP advocates on behalf of its members, highlighting tested solutions impacting communities nationwide and a proven approach that delivers better value for patients, employers and taxpayers.ACHP is committed to a diverse workforce that respects all points of view. We encourage different perspectives, identities and backgrounds, regardless of job function, to create a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable health industry. We foster this by encouraging openness and transparency that creates opportunities for all.POSITION SUMMARYThe Associate Director/Director of Legislative Affairs works in close partnership with the SVP, Federal Affairs to advance ACHP's policy and advocacy agenda. This 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 vital 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, in partnership with the SVP, Federal Affairs, to manage a portfolio of health issues. The Associate Director/Director is accountable for lobbying Congress and driving positive results, including elevating ACHP's congressional relationships and profile to shape legislative policy and outcomes.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCongressional Lobbying and Advocacy Strategy

• Manages a portfolio of essential House and Senate relationships
• Represents the unique payer-provider model in health care
• Develops and contributes to the development and execution of a lobbying strategy that advances the ACHP advocacy agenda at the federal level
• Builds and expands strong relationships with members of Congress on key committees of jurisdiction and their staff 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
• Contributes to the management and growth of ACHP PACNetworking 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 a particular focus on congressional committees of jurisdiction and federal health agencies
• Facilitates collaboration with like-minded stakeholders in pursuit of policy aimsCommunication and Presentation skills
• Briefs 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 mediaPerforms other duties as assignedPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONSRequired - Associate Director level
• 7 + years of experience in combined public policy, health advocacy or health sector
• Established bipartisan relationships on Capitol Hill and/or Executive Branch
• Ability to register as a Federal lobbyist
• 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 tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Twitter and LinkedInRequired - Director level
• Advanced degree in related field
• 10 + years of experience in combined public policy, health advocacy or health sector
• Extensive experience representing clients or members on Capitol Hill
• Proven track record of successfully navigating the Washington political and policy environment
• 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 industryWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS--- Work is in an office environment, with consideration of hybrid optionsAPPLICATION PROCESSPlease send your resume and cover letter to ACHP Human Resources at hr@achp.org. Include AD/Dir of Legislative Affairs followed by your first initial and last name in the subject line of your email.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.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.Health insurance and retirement benefits are included.
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