Specialist, Congressional Lobbyist

Title:  Specialist, Congressional Lobbyist

Department/Unit: Government Affairs/Public Affairs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location:  Alexandria, VA

Do you want to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving societal health? Would you like to collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about making a difference? Are you excited to work in a new state-of-the-art building designed to encourage movement, participation, and employee health?

Then you want to work for APTA!

APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Our approximately 150 employees support the association’s mission to build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. Learn more in our Association Profile.

Located in Alexandria, Virginia, APTA has outstanding employee benefits, including flexible work schedules, generous retirement contributions, and travel subsidies for employees who choose public and active transportation.

Summary

A member of Public Affairs team that implements efforts to support organizational priorities and activities within the Government Affairs department. Supports unit efforts with a focus on departmental contributions to public engagement strategy for the Association.  Participates and support efforts for appointed and member volunteer groups and APTA leadership. Supports preparation of compliance requirements and documents and seeks out opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Effective champion of the Association vision, mission and brand.

Principal Functions

• Engages in Congressional lobbying related to respective activities of the Government Affairs department which align with organizational priorities and the Association’s public engagement strategy
• Prepares and completes required departmental compliance forms as outlined below including ensuring required information is accurate for timely submission of all required forms.
• Contributes to and implements recommendations on advancing operations within the department to gain efficiencies, and grow revenue, if applicable.
• Contributes to quality assurance and continuous quality/performance improvement in department activities, including supporting the vice president, and unit leader in annual assessments of respective budget activities described above.
• Supports the Public Affairs team in the implementation of the Association’s programs, priorities, and projects in partnership with department director and staff colleagues.
• Prepares in consultation with the vice president, department level data which supports and aligns with the APTA data strategy.

Staff Expectations

• Upholds and fosters team values
• Complies with all APTA policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned to foster achievement of association priorities

Qualifications

• Degree in political science, government, public policy or a related field preferred.
• Preferably 3 years Hill experience working on health care issues.
• Specific knowledge in health care issues such as patient access, workforce, or provider payment policies preferred.
• Background demonstrating substantial familiarity with the U.S. Congress and experience in formulating and advancing federal legislative policy.
• Understanding of federal programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, etc. is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships with Congressional offices.
• Strong presentation/public speaking and professional writing skills.
• Ability to represent Association and present to a variety of external audiences and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Travel Requirements

20% - Local

How to Apply

Send your resume and cover letter, with salary requirements, when applying.

Principals only; no agencies; no phone calls, please. Candidates selected to participate in an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

The American Physical Therapy Association is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

APTA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information please visit e-verify.uscis.gov.

APTA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and invites and welcomes applicants with diversity of experience, mindset, and skills to add value to APTA and our staff community.

Position is located in Alexandria, VA.