Post by U.S. House of Representatives

Health Care Legislative Assistant  Office Of Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. POSITION OVERVIEW Representative Raúl Ruiz, M.D. is a Senior Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and former Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The Office of Representative Ruiz seeks a Legislative Assistant to lead a portfolio focused on health policy and other issues as assigned in his Washington, D.C. office. The Legislative Assistant will support the Congressman’s work on the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health. This is not an entry-level position. Salary is commensurate with experience; the office offers competitive and comprehensive benefits. QUALIFICATIONS Ideal candidates will have:  •  A bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience •  Either 2–3 years of Capitol Hill experience or relevant health policy experience •  Demonstrated ability to draft legislation, amendments, talking points, briefing materials, and memos •  Familiarity with the congressional committee process, including preparation for and staffing of hearings and markups •  Knowledge of federal health policy, including issues within the jurisdiction of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health •  Demonstrated ability to manage a legislative portfolio and develop proactive policy strategy with leadership staff •  Ability to collaborate with communications and district teams and to engage effectively with constituent groups, advocacy organizations, and agency officials •  Detail oriented and the ability to manage competing priorities •  California ties are a plus. Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: •  Lead the Congressman’s legislative portfolio on health policy and other assigned issue areas •  Support the Congressman’s work on the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health, including preparing for and staffing committee hearings and markups •  Work with the Legislative Director and Chief of Staff to develop and execute a coordinated health care legislative strategy •  Draft legislation, amendments, and cosponsor recruitment materials •  Write talking points, briefing materials, and memos for assigned issue areas •  Monitor policy developments across the assigned portfolio •  Work closely with team to advance the Congressman’s health policy priorities •  Interact with constituents and stakeholders, i.e. patient advocates, health care providers, insurers, and federal agency officials •  Perform additional duties as assigned How To Apply All interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter with “Health Care Legislative Assistant: Last Name” as the subject line to [email protected]. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Full EEO statement at https://lnkd.in/eFNtwznb Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes.