GOP Vice President, Federal Affairs (Republican Lobbyist)

AHIP is looking for an experienced GOP Vice President (Republican Lobbyist), Federal Affairs to join their team! If you are looking to make a real difference through your career journey, why not do it with the foremost health insurance advocacy organization in the nation?

AHIP is the industry-leading trade association of health insurance providers striving to make health care better and coverage more affordable for every American. Our team works among the nation’s most influential policymakers and stakeholders with front-row seats to make an unparalleled impact and change with policy advocates, leading conveners and conferences, foremost innovators, and champions of the healthcare industry.

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President, the Vice President of Federal Affairs (GOP) participates in government relations efforts in all federal affairs activities, with emphasis on legislative activities in support of AHIP's advocacy efforts. This position participates in AHIP's highly matrixed public affairs efforts, including tracking, analyzing, lobbying for Congressional activities and related issues, and cross-functional agenda setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Represents AHIP as a Congressional lobbyist. Maintains extensive contacts and develops strong relationships with members of Congress, Congressional staff, and other vital organizations to develop support for industry positions.
• Attends Congressional hearings, mark-ups, meetings, and events.
• Monitors and analyzes proposed legislation to determine its effects on the industry and assists in developing and implementing strategies to achieve favorable results.
• Participates with other members of AHIP's matrixed public affairs functions to develop, implement and evaluate strategic planning for AHIP federal legislative activities.
• Participates in the preparation of testimony, position statements, talking points, written reports, memos, and bulletins sent to AHIP members.
• Participates in the preparation of advocacy materials sent to Congressional offices and committees, including testimony, letters, and other materials.
• Participates in developing and responding to questions on technical issues from Congress and Congressional Committee members.
• Works in conjunction with the Federal Affairs PAC Director to increase participation in the AHIP PAC.
• Engages in political activity on behalf of AHIP PAC.
• Performs other tasks as required or assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. For example, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. In addition, the employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, communicate verbally, use computer and other technology (including keyboarding).

Mental Demands

The mental demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Employee must have a high capacity for logical thinking, be able to cope effectively with stressful demands involving high levels of responsibility and urgent deadlines, remain calm in conflict situations, focus on mission-critical matter but also have the ability to switch quickly from one project or demand to another (and back again).

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in lobbying and advocacy, ideally with a focus on healthcare issues.
• Experience working with Congress, regulatory agencies, and/or state legislatures at various levels with sensitivity to political considerations.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of the structure and functioning of the federal government, with emphasis on the legislative branch in terms of its impact on health policy.
• Knowledge of current policy issues affecting the health insurance industry; and understanding of member companies' business models and corporate goals.
• Knowledge of PAC organization and rules.
• Possesses strong leadership, management, advocacy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with policymakers and staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of insurance functions and operations.
• Ability to work favorably as part of a team, understand and follow direction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to influence others.
• Ability to identify and seek information.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Disability Specifications

AHIP will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AHIP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.