Attorney, Director I (Legislative Counsel MA and Hospital Payment) - (Hybrid)

American Medical Association

26d•$153,355 - $207,144•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking an Attorney, Director I for its Government Affairs team in Washington, D.C. This hybrid role requires working in the office three days per week and reports to a Director. The attorney provides legal counsel and support on legislative, regulatory, and advocacy matters affecting the AMA, with an emphasis on Medicare Advantage, prior authorization, alternative payment models, and other issues of interest to the organization. The role analyzes and interprets complex legislation, regulations, and judicial opinions to inform AMA Advocacy staff, senior management, the Council on Legislation, the Board of Trustees, the AMA House of Delegates, and other constituencies. The attorney prepares AMA testimony, briefs witnesses, and develops strategic advocacy materials to advance AMA policy objectives. The position independently leads an assigned portfolio of significant legislative and regulatory issues, serving as a strategic legal advisor and developing recommended policy and advocacy approaches. The position also advises Council members on legislative and political matters, prepares and presents issue briefings, develops presentations for specialty and state societies and other organizations, and recommends policy approaches when existing AMA policy does not clearly address an emerging issue. Some travel is required. This is an exempt position. The stated salary range is $153,355–$207,144, and employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. The AMA describes its workplace as business casual and says it respects work-life balance.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Active membership in good standing in at least one state Bar.
10 or more years of professional experience.
At least 3 years of health law experience.
Expertise in complex U.S. Congressional, legislative, and/or federal regulatory processes.
Demonstrated strategic judgment and ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional advocacy initiatives.
Proven experience with physician-related issues across health law subjects such as Medicare physician payment, the Medicare Quality Payment Program, telehealth payment, and Medicare Advantage.
Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to produce polished, persuasive legislative and regulatory advocacy documents under short deadlines.
Strong project leadership and organizational skills to prioritize complex work and coordinate cross-functional activity.
Interpersonal skills, including persuasiveness and relationship building.
Political acumen.
Some travel required.

Nice To Haves

Previous legislative, federal agency, or association experience.
Extensive knowledge of the AMA's and Federation's organizational structure and policy development processes.

Responsibilities

Provide legal, legislative, and regulatory advice to Advocacy units and other AMA business units, with a focus on Medicare Advantage and physician payment.
Identify and analyze emerging federal legislation and regulations, assess implications for AMA priorities, and recommend policy and advocacy approaches.
Identify AMA positions or the need to develop positions and prepare or coordinate formal responses to proposed regulations.
Represent the AMA to external groups and participate in coalition meetings to advocate the organization's policy goals.
Prepare advocacy documents, draft comment letters, and strategic communications for Congressional, Administrative, and grassroots operations of the Washington Office.
Develop responses to oral and written inquiries from Congress, the Administration, other organizations, member physicians, and other audiences regarding AMA policy.
Develop arguments and talking points for lobbying and grassroots communications and contribute to direct issue lobbying as appropriate.
Brief national medical specialty societies, state medical societies, AMA Sections, and their representatives on request.
Prepare written testimony and oral statements for Board of Trustees members to present before Congress, federal agencies, and boards.
Prepare and brief AMA witnesses for public forums, including developing responses to anticipated questions.
Lead an assigned portfolio by determining analytical frameworks and recommended approaches, coordinating work across Advocacy and other business units, and driving execution as issues evolve.
Serve as a subject matter expert across business units and guide or mentor junior attorneys as needed.
Advise Council members on legislative and political aspects of top issues, particularly Executive Committee and Workgroup members, and keep them informed about key legislative and regulatory developments.
Assist the Reference Committee B Secretary at the AMA Annual or Interim meeting as assigned.
Develop and deliver presentations to specialty and state societies or other organizations on relevant legislative or regulatory issues.
Prepare and present substantive written and oral issue briefings, develop proposed policy and advocacy approaches for emerging issues, and make recommendations to the Council on Legislation at formal meetings.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.