Assistant Director, Federal Strategy

Job Req ID: 113862

Assistant Director, Federal Strategy

We are seeking an Assistant Director, Federal Strategy who will report to the Assistant Vice President, Federal Strategy. The Assistant Director will track and be responsible for federal issues/trends of importance to the University and Health System, including higher education, research and health care policy.

This position is part of a team of professionals who together conduct federal government relations activities on behalf of the University and Johns Hopkins Medicine. As a registered federal lobbyist for the institution, the Assistant Director advocates for federal legislative and regulatory action to advance Johns Hopkins' mission of teaching, research and patient care. The Assistant Director conducts and initiates policy and political analysis of key issues, prepares issue briefs, and conveys institutional positions and activities to internal constituencies, Congress, the executive branch, and the public. The Assistant Director will be based in Washington, D.C., with frequent travel to Baltimore.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate strategic connections between federal policymakers and staff in the legislative and executive branches and JHU/JHM experts to fulfill Johns Hopkins' mission to bring knowledge to the world.

• Collaborate with Federal Strategy colleagues, faculty, and others to support new programming opportunities at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center that advance the institution's policy impact and reputation as a premier convener in D.C.

• Initiate and conduct environmental scans, background research and political analysis on key policy issues.

• Track and synthesize congressional hearings, mark-ups and other developments in areas that impact the institution's policy and funding objectives.

• Enhance institutional policy impact through coordination of site visits and observation/tour experiences for policymakers.

• Take part in internal Johns Hopkins committees or workgroups to infuse federal strategy and political perspective into internal discussions.

• Actively participate in trade association and ad hoc alliance activities with peers at other institutions of higher education or health care organizations.

• Contribute to the University's compliance with federal lobbying disclosure and ethics rules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• At least three years of legislative or regulatory experience in a government role or comparable position in government relations or policy at a private sector organization (including a trade association, university, health care organization, law or lobbying firm, foundation or advocacy group).

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to serve as registered federal lobbyist on behalf of the institution.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and edit materials for publication, web posting and internal briefings, including biographic information on elected officials and other stakeholders, and presentations.

• Ability to manage competing and shifting demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High level of attention to detail and ability to write effectively on a deadline.

• Ability to work after hours and on weekends, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree preferred.

Classified Title: Assistant Director Government Affairs

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant Director, Federal Strategy

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF

Starting Salary Range: $84,700 - $148,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday

• Friday, 8:30 am

• 5:00 pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia

Department name: Federal Relations

Personnel area: University Administration

Total Rewards

The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week