JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President, the Vice President of Federal Affairs (GOP) participates in government relations efforts on all federal affairs activities, with emphasis on legislative activities in support of AHIP’s advocacy efforts.  This position participates in AHIP's highly matrixed public affairs efforts including tracking, analyzing and lobbying of Congressional activities and related issues, cross-functional agenda setting, and dotted line reporting to other Vice President, Federal Affairs (GOP).

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Represents AHIP as a Congressional lobbyist. Maintains extensive contacts and develops strong relationships with members of Congress, Congressional staff, and other key organizations to develop support for industry positions. Attends congressional hearings, mark-ups, meetings and events.
• Dotted line reporting to the incumbent Vice President of Federal Affairs (GOP) for specific activities and projects, including but not limited to deepening relationships with the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Senate Committees on the Judiciary and Commerce, expanding AHIP capacity with various external organizations, including those focused on patent reform issues.
• Monitors and analyzes proposed legislation to determine its effects on the industry; determines the most appropriate position in coalition with AHIP's senior staff and member companies; and develops and implements strategies to achieve favorable results.
• Participates with other members of AHIP’s matrixed public affairs functions to develop, implement and evaluate a strategic planning for AHIP federal legislative activities.
• Participates in the preparation of testimony, position statements, talking points, written reports, memos and bulletins that are sent to AHIP members.
• Participates in the preparation of advocacy materials sent to Congressional offices and committees, including testimony, letters, and other materials.
• Participates in developing and responding to questions on technical issues from members of Congress and Congressional committees.
• Works in conjunction with the Federal Affairs PAC Director to increase participation in the AHIP PAC.
• Engages in political activity on behalf of AHIP PAC.
• Performs other tasks as required or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

Requires the efficient delegation of responsibilities given the multiplicity of issues requiring the incumbent's attention.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.  Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., however may require long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Up to 20% of the time.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.