Legislative Affairs Manager & Board Liaison

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Job Title:Legislative Affairs Manager & Board Liaison (Senior-Level)
Location: Washington DC 4 days onsite 1 day remote

Overview

Aspen Careers is partnering with a nonprofit healthcare organizationto identify a senior-level Legislative Affairs professional who will play a dual role supporting both government affairs and executive leadership. This position combines high-level legislative strategy and Capitol Hill engagement with Board of Directors coordination offering a unique opportunity to operate at the center of policy governance and organizational growth.

This individual will report directly to the CEO and serve as a critical connector across leadership government stakeholders and the Board.

Why You Should Apply:

• Elevated high-visibility role with direct access to the CEO and Board of Directors

• Unique hybrid position blending legislative affairs with Board-level operations

• Opportunity to shape federal policy strategy tied to major healthcare contracts

• Be part of a mission-driven organization serving military families and veterans

• Join a fast-growing organization in a transformational phase with significant upside
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Legislative Affairs:

• Track and analyze federal and state legislation impacting TRICARE VA and defense health programs
  

• Serve as a key point of contact for government affairs managing relationships with Congressional offices and staff
  

• Coordinate and follow up on Capitol Hill meetings including preparation of briefing materials

• Draft policy memos legislative summaries and communications

• Manage legislative language bill drafts and coordination with lobbyists and external partners

• Engage with House and Senate committees including Armed Services and Veterans Affairs

• Board Liaison & Governance:

• Coordinate all Board of Directors activities including quarterly meetings and Executive Committee sessions

• Prepare board materials read-aheads and briefing documents for leadership

• Manage scheduling and logistics for board and committee meetings

• Ensure board members are informed of organizational developments key initiatives and events

• Serve as a central liaison between executive leadership and the Board

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong Capitol Hill experience (former Congressional staffer or equivalent)

• 5 years of experience in legislative affairs government relations or policy roles

• Experience supporting senior executives or Boards is highly preferred

• Deep understanding of legislative processes and government relations

• Familiarity with TRICARE VA DHA or related healthcare policy is a plus

• Exceptional writing communication and organizational skills

• Ability to operate at a strategic level while executing on detailed deliverables

• Highly professional discreet and comfortable in high-visibility settings

• Thrives in a fast-paced evolving environment with shifting priorities

About The Company:

• Mission-driven nonprofit supporting military families and veterans

• Rapidly growing organization with significant federal contract opportunities

• Collaborative and high-performance culture with strong leadership

• Collaborative merit-based culture where the best idea wins

Whatsin it for You

• Competitive salary range

• 4 weeks PTO 13 paid holidays 5 sick days

• Great health insurance

• Opportunity for compensation growth based on performance

• Unique opportunity to influence federal healthcare policy

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