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Congressional Lobbyist (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Congressional Lobbyist (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Organization: American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Location: Arlington, VA
Date Posted: 02/16/2024

Congressional Relations Lobbyist Position at ASTRO

Do you want to join a mission-driven organization that makes a difference in the U.S. healthcare landscape?

Job Description

The Congressional Relations Lobbyist at ASTRO will have the following primary responsibilities:

Lobby legislative and executive branch officials

  • Influence members of Congress, their staffs, key committee staff, and federal agency officials
  • Develop effective legislative briefing materials and letters
  • Attend and influence relevant hearings
  • Participate in coalition meetings
  • Provide analysis of legislative/regulatory proposals and their impact on radiation oncology

Grassroots Engagement

  • Assist with the development and execution of annual Fly-In/Lobby Day for ASTRO members
  • Engage ASTRO members to build a culture of grassroots advocacy
  • Utilize ASTRO Action Alerts to notify members of critical legislative/regulatory proposals
  • Organize meetings with members of Congress in their state/district

ASTRO PAC

  • Develop and execute ASTRO PAC strategic plan
  • Grow ASTRO PAC fundraising
  • Disburse ASTRO PAC funds strategically
  • Oversee compliance reporting

Member Support/Services

  • Provide staff support for Government Relations Committee and Congressional Relations Subcommittee
  • Respond to member inquiries regarding legislative/regulatory proposals
  • Draft and produce written and oral content for ASTRO’s web site, Board of Directors meetings, publications, and news updates related to congressional relations activities

Qualifications

Education/Experience

  • Four-year college degree in a related discipline
  • Two or more years of experience in a related role
  • Recent experience in policy development and lobbying on healthcare payment reform preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of Legislative and Executive branch operations
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Results-oriented with the ability to work at a fast pace
  • Experience in healthcare policy or scientific/medical field
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Superior interpersonal skills
  • Organization and planning skills

Working Conditions

  • Open cubicle general office environment in Arlington, VA (Crystal City) with telecommuting opportunities
  • Minimum travel outside of DC area required approximately 5-10% of the time

For more information and to apply, visit: ASTRO Job Application

Benefits

ASTRO offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K with immediate company contribution
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement
  • Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance and more

To learn more about ASTRO, visit their website: www.astro.org

ASTRO is committed to diversity and inclusion. Learn more about ASTRO’s DEI initiatives here.

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