Skills: - Working knowledge of state legislative and regulatory processes.
- Working knowledge of health policy issues at the state level.
- Understanding of influence structures within trade associations and other advocacy organizations.
- Understanding of state political dynamics and their impact on policy.
- Ability to gain trust and earn the respect of clients.
- Adapts well to fast-paced, dynamic environment and priorities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Experience: - 6 – 8 years of legislative, regulatory, political, public affairs or industry experience, or any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background.
- Experience with trade associations a plus.
- Experience with health insurance issues.
- Ideal candidate would have experience with health policy issues within the northwestern states (CT, NY, MA, ME, NH, RI, and VT).
Education: - Bachelor’s Degree with advanced degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience. Degree and/or experience with focus in health policy preferred.
Certification Requirements: None Physical Work Activities & Conditions: - Continuous sitting for prolonged periods more than 4 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day.
- Keyboard use of greater or equal to 25 % of the workday.
- If approved to be located in the region, must have ability to telecommute from your home office which must be located in the region.
- Must be able to travel within the assigned states and to AHIP headquarters located in Washington DC as needed.
Percent of Travel: Occasional (up to 25%). The purpose of a job description is to describe the overall function and general responsibilities of a job. Job descriptions are used in hiring and training and to provide employees with a better understanding of employer expectations. Actual job functions and duties will vary as job responsibilities and business needs require. Equal Opportunity Employer America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a protected veteran. Interested candidates are requested to visit AHIP’s Career Website for further instructions on resume submission. How to Apply Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V AHIP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a protected veteran. In order to request consideration for an opened position at AHIP, all candidates must complete an AHIP Job Application and submit it, along with a current resume and cover letter that includes your requested salary range. We also ask that you complete and return the three voluntary forms that aid us in our attempt to meet our affirmative action goals: All voluntary documents will be used for Affirmative Action tracking purposes only and will be held confidentially in our Human Resources Department. They will not be viewed during the hiring process. Once completed, all forms should be returned to our recruitment mail box at: hr@ahip.org or mail to: America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) ATTN: HR Dept/SARDNE 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW South Building, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20004 |
