Associate Legislative Director

Join to apply for the Associate Legislative Director role at Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)Join to apply for the Associate Legislative Director role at Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yrDescriptionWorking at PVA provides the opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team of individuals committed to improving the lives of veterans, specifically the lives of veterans with spinal cord injuries and disease, and their caregivers.At PVA, our employees know they are making a difference every day. Our unique backgrounds and cultures blend together to help us fulfill PVA’s mission. So, whether you’re at our National Office in Washington, D.C., or one of our several service offices across the country, you have the benefit of knowing that everything you do is part of PVA’s effort to help our veterans. Join us and make a differenceJob Title: Associate Legislative DirectorReports To: National Legislative DirectorPosition Overview: The Associate Legislative Director acts as a representative of PVA in the day-to-day working of the federal legislative and budget process to advance PVA’s goals and objectives. To achieve these goals, the Associate Legislative Director must initiate and maintain direct involvement with members of Congress and their staff, federal departments, and agencies on issues of mutual concern; provide in-depth analysis of legislation and regulations; and prepare written products, including letters, testimony, and reports, as well as regular legislative updates and articles for PVA publications.Position Responsibilities And DutiesResponsible for researching and writing testimony for presentation to congressional committees as well as maintaining contacts with appropriate staff members of Congress and related Executive branch agencies. Required to testify before relevant congressional committees.Serves as a contact with other veteran service organizations and disability rights organizations. Takes responsibility for informing the Government Relations leaders about policy and issue positions taken by other veteran service organizations and disability rights organizations.Serves as a contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs in monitoring and responding to health care and benefits concerns in other government agencies.Prepares reports on congressional and federal regulatory activity bearing on changes and reforms in federal health care and benefits and disability rights policy.Participates with Government Relations staff to establish cooperative networks with other PVA National Office Departments, PVA chapters, and other advocacy organizations to develop agendas to improve and advance PVA’s mission.Contributes to departmental publications and webinars as required.Supports the Chief Policy Officer and the National Legislative Director in developing and marketing solutions to problems and conflicts in healthcare quality, access, and benefits delivery encountered by veterans in general and PVA members specifically, as well as protecting their disability rights.Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars to represent the department and PVA as assigned.Performs other duties related to the mission of the department and PVA as assigned by the National Legislative Director.QualificationsUndergraduate degree required.Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, are required.Minimal travel required.Experience in legislative, lobbying, or government relations preferred.Background in veterans’ benefits, healthcare, disability rights, or budget and appropriations-related areas is highly preferred.Top Perks And BenefitsHybrid work schedule: Working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.Employer-Paid Benefits – Employer-paid benefits like Medical Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability.Healthcare Insurance – Affordable Medical, Vision, and Dental options for team members and their families.Optional Insurance – Including Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, and more.401k Match–401k retirement savings plan with a guaranteed employer contribution and matching option.Tuition Reimbursement – We empower our team to be the very best they can be by offering a competitive reimbursement plan for education related to your role.Work-Life Balance – We honor 14 paid holidays, vacation leave starting at 15 days per year, and sick leave with no limit on the amount to be accrued.Additional Benefits –Health Savings Account with an employer contribution, Parking & Transit Spending Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, TicketsAtWork Membership, and moreSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) by 2xGet notified about new Legislative Director jobs in Washington, DC.Washington, DC $165,000.00-$185,000.00 6 days agoWashington, DC $156,000.00-$296,500.00 1 week agoWashington, DC $180,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks agoWashington, DC $200,500.00-$382,000.00 2 weeks agoWashington, DC $90,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks agoWashington, DC $171,000.00-$257,000.00 2 weeks agoWashington, DC $134,640.00-$240,669.00 23 hours agoDistrict of Columbia, United States 1 week agoDistrict of Columbia, United States $200,883.98-$301,325.97 7 hours agoWashington, DC $168,000.00-$252,000.00 5 days agoDirector, CPGA, Public & Government AffairsWashington, DC $141,000.00-$246,750.00 1 week agoWashington DC-Baltimore Area $95,000.00-$100,000.00 2 days agoSenior Director, Federal Government AffairsWashington, DC $110,000.00-$135,000.00 1 month agoWashington DC-Baltimore Area $128,750.00-$144,200.00 3 days agoWashington, DC $156,700.00-$291,100.00 2 weeks agoDirector – Congressional & Political AffairsWashington, DC $124,000.00-$177,000.00 6 days agoDistrict of Columbia, United States $156,000.00-$280,800.00 2 weeks agoWashington, DC $120,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week agoAssociate Director of US Government AffairsSenior Director, Federal Government RelationsWashington, DC $150,000.00-$190,000.00 1 week agoWashington, DC $134,640.00-$240,669.00 2 days agoWashington, DC $200,000.00-$275,000.00 1 month agoSenior Director, State and Local Government AffairsWashington, DC $112,000.00-$134,400.00 3 weeks agoWashington, DC $104,000.00-$140,000.00 4 days agoDirector, Government Affairs & Strategic AdvocacyWashington, DC $100,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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