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The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association lists this Director of Federal Affairs, Health Care opportunity in rockville, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.
Director of Federal Affairs, Health Care
Posting Date: 8/18/2026
Cluster/Team: Government Affairs and Public Policy Cluster/Federal Team
Coach: Senior Director, Federal & Political Advocacy
Salary Range (Non-Negotiable): $136,309 - $151,454
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Description
This position is responsible for the identification, development, and management of strategic relationships with Members of Congress and political appointees in executive branch agencies for the purpose of advancing the health care priorities of ASHA's Public Policy Agenda on behalf of the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology.
Responsibilities
Initiates and collaborates to identify, develop, execute, and evaluate coordinated advocacy strategies designed to advance ASHA's Public Policy Agenda.
Carries out federal strategic lobbying activities related to advancing the health care priorities of ASHA's Public Policy Agenda.
Identifies, develops, and manages strategic relationships with key United States Senators and Representatives, Congressional staff, and political appointees of executive branch agencies.
Proposes, reviews and offers comment as needed on relevant policy recommendations that are designed to advance ASHA's Public Policy Agenda.
Identifies, develops, maintains, and leverages strategic relationships with relevant staff of external organizations, including coalitions, in accordance with relevant ASHA policies.
Collaborates on strategic communications, messaging, and grassroots materials that are designed to advance ASHA's Public Policy Agenda. Develops articles and other products for online and print communications.
Advises the Director of Political Affairs on supporting Members of Congress and congressional candidates who support the health care priorities within the Association's Public Policy Agenda, and attends political events on behalf of ASHA-PAC.
Qualifications
Knowledge and skills typically acquired through:
Bachelor's degree in political science, government, public policy or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred
5 years of experience on Capitol Hill, or direct federal lobbying experience in health care policies at an association or corporation; experience as Congressional staff and/or at a nonprofit association is strongly preferred
Scope and depth of technical skills/knowledge:
Demonstrated ability in strategic lobbying activities
Demonstrated ability to influence and persuade Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and/or political appointees of executive branch agencies
Extensive existing relationships with key Members of Congress, Congressional staff, or political appointees of executive branch agencies
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain new strategic relationships with lawmakers, policymakers and allied stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to understand federal legislative and regulatory processes
Working knowledge of health care policies that impact ASHA is desirable
Working knowledge of communication sciences and disorders is desirable
Scope and depth of nontechnical skills/knowledge:
Strong collaborative and facilitative leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, prioritize, organize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a creative approach to work.
Ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to achieve consensus when opposing viewpoints are presented.
EOE/minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans with disabilities and Vietnam veterans are encouraged to apply.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 247,000 members, certificate holders, and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology assistants; and students.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850
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Worksite address
rockville, MD, 20849, US
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