Job Number:
HC-03645
Date Posted:
March 8, 2026
Position Title:
Assistant Director, Federal Advocacy and Government Relations
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Office/Company:
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
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Location:
Alexandria, VA
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Salary:
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Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Federal Advocacy and Government Relations, the Assistant Director assists with implementation of the Academy’s federal legislative and regulatory agenda to secure enactment of favorable policies that promote optimal patient access to the quality medical care provided by physician associates (PAs) and that advance public health and other health policies adopted by the AAPA House of Delegates.Lobbies Congress and the Administration, maintains and builds relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and federal agency staff to further the Academy’s objectives.6-8 years of responsible professional experience with at least 4 years of responsible professional experience working on federal legislative and/or regulatory issues in the government or in a government affairs capacity (healthcare experience preferred). Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Lobbies Congress and the Administration, maintains and builds relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and federal agency staff to further the Academy’s objectives.
• Assists with development and implementation of strategy to accomplish AAPA legislative and regulatory goals.
• Assists in identifying and prioritizing issues of importance or concern to the Academy, tracks and monitors federal legislative activity as it relates to goals and objectives of AAPA and prepares analysis in assigned areas.
• Drafts testimony, legislative fact sheets, letters, comments, and other materials to support the Academy’s positions.
• Attends and reports on hearings, briefings and meetings relevant to the Academy’s interests.
• Responds to inquiries on federal legislative and regulatory issues from AAPA members, AAPA constituent chapters and congressional staff.
Qualifications:
• 6-8 years of responsible professional experience with at least 4 years of responsible professional experience working on federal legislative and/or regulatory issues in the government or in a government affairs capacity (healthcare experience preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
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Equal opportunity employer. and is committed to enriching the working environment for all staff by promoting a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.
