Senior Associate Director, Federal Relations

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. The AHA has two main offices, located in Washington, D.C. and Chicago. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate Director, Federal Relations for our Washington, D.C. office. This position is a hybrid role (three days in the office, two days working remote).

Starting base salary = $155,000- $194,000- $233,000 (commensurate with related experience). The AHA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

The Senior Associate Director, Federal Relations is responsible for representing AHA's interests before the U.S. Congress. Primary goals are to promote hospitals' interests with primary congressional committees with greatest importance to hospitals. This position will also assume a leadership role in legislative issues affecting hospitals and develop, advocate and articulate AHA's position, which will result in a positive impact on the political environment facing members, to have the support and understanding of the members, and to assist the members in interpreting and thriving in that environment. This position also attends the weekly senior advocacy operations meetings.

The Essential Functions include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain working relationships with members of Congress and congressional staff on key committees that affect revenue streams and regulatory changes in health care.
• Play a leadership role in developing AHA strategies and articulating AHA policies for assigned issues and congressional committees.
• Draft AHA documents for advocacy and representation on issues under consideration for assigned congressional committees.
• Establish and maintain effective communications and relationships with AHA members, providing AHA member briefings, having member liaison responsibilities for specific groups of members or a region of the country, communicating regularly and effectively with members regarding concerns and progress.
• Attend, plan and participate in AHAPAC events for assigned members of Congress.
• Travel to AHA member hospital and health systems, as well as AHA regions and conventions to provide briefings and AHA federal updates.

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call (312) 422-3000 and ask for the Vice President, Human Resources or email hr@aha.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

We value the commitment and creativity that our diverse team members contribute to the AHA's mission to advance equitable care and health improvement for all. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our members and the communities they serve.

Individuals from all backgrounds, such as veterans, people with disabilities, differing gender identities and sexual orientations, national origin, spiritual beliefs, and race are encouraged to apply.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including:

• Medical/Dental/ Vision coverage (LGBTQIA+ inclusive)
• Short & Long term disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation, Personal, Health & Volunteer Time Off days
• 11 Paid holidays
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Paid parental leave, including adoption
• Hybrid work environment (3 days in the office, two days from home)
• Opportunity to join our Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council & Employee Resource Groups to help us continue to build a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace culture
• Opportunity to join AHA Cares and give back to the community
• Opportunity to join the Employee Activities Committee and help plan events that bring colleagues together to connect
• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to AHA Learning
• Work with colleagues who are passionate in our mission

Bachelor's Degree in related field (required)

7 years: Significant political, substantive, legislative, and trade association experience to include political experience as staff to a Member of Congress preferably with Committee responsibilities in health care or appropriations; and/or a background with a trade association involved in health care issues. (required)