Policy Associate

America's Essential Hospitals (AEH) is the leading association and champion for hospitals dedicated to equitable, high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. Since 1981, America's Essential Hospitals has advanced policies and programs that promote health, health care access, and equity. We support our more than 300 members with advocacy, policy development, research, education, and leadership development.

America's Essential Hospitals offers an inclusive, team-oriented work environment with flexible work schedules, competitive pay, annual bonus plans, generous benefit package, and most importantly - an opportunity to make an impact.

Our full-time employees enjoy numerous benefits to include access to a variety of affordable health, dental and vision plans for themselves and their families, as well as company paid life, disability, and long-term care insurance the first of the month following date of hire. AEH offers the opportunity to participate in flexible spending accounts as well as save for retirement with a 401k program that includes a match and access annual discretionary profit-sharing contributions after 90 days of employment.

AEH offers a 35-hour per week hybrid schedule, time off plans that start at two weeks of vacation plus 13 sick days, paid holidays, and paid parental leave. In addition, we provide a monthly transportation and/ or wellness benefit, monthly technology stipend, new hire home office stipend, and access to free resources through the employee assistance program.

Position Summary:

The Policy Associate contributes to America’s Essential Hospitals’ advocacy efforts by coordinating policy team activities and implementing initiatives to educate and engage member hospitals on federal and state policy efforts. The Policy Associate is a vital part of the Policy team that turns ideas into action, driving the development of an innovative policy agenda that has a meaningful impact on our community.

The Policy Associate enjoys a hybrid schedule, coming to the office on Tuesdays and as needed for internal and external meetings, events, or projects. The projected salary range for the Policy Associate is $65,000-$75,000 per year.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIES of the POLICY ASSOCIATE:

*below is a summary, not an inclusive list of all responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research on and carefully monitor various federal regulatory and state-level policy developments, to include:
• Monitoring Federal Register and Office of Management and Budget’s Regulatory Review Dashboard
• Tracking policy topics through agency communications, trade press, and stakeholder publications
• Providing summaries, as assigned
• Engage in member education efforts, including:
• Participating in department webinars (processing and responding to member questions and requests)
• Drafting web content and advocacy materials
• Participate in advocacy engagement and policy data analysis, including:
• Producing advocacy materials, including but not limited to issue briefs, formal letters, and presentations
• Researching policy issues
• Supporting policy and advocacy teams with quantitative analysis
• Serve as project coordinator for Policy Committee, including:
• Coordinating project plans and communications
• Developing preparatory materials for committee calls and meetings
• Participating at committee events and draft meeting minutes

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE FOR THE POLICY ASSOCIATE:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of political/policy experience or master’s degree with relevant policy experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint)
• Project management and quantitative analysis experience
• Basic understanding of federal advocacy and US health care policy, exposure to state policy a plus

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POLICY ASSOCIATE:

• Self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to synthesize complex materials
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects, prioritize assignments, meet tight deadlines, and regularly report on status.
• Good judgment and accountability
• Respectful, service-oriented attitude toward coworkers and customers
• Desire to learn and develop professionally.
• Ability to commute to the association’s Washington, D.C. office.