Deputy Director, Health Care

Third Way•Washington, DC

7h•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy. Third Way is looking for a Deputy Director for Health Care who wants to advance policy solutions that drastically reduce health care costs, expand coverage, and improve care. We believe that defending and building on the Affordable Care Act is the key for modernizing our health care system, and we are looking for a passionate person to help lead our work in this sector with vision and passion. As the Deputy Director for Health Care , a typical day might include…

Requirements

A solid understanding of federal health care policy and the federal legislative process
Experience in policy advocacy and engagement with Congress and/or federal agencies
Experience managing direct reports
Ability to manage long-term, complex projects
Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively about complex topics for a non-expert audience
A minimum of 5 years of experience working in health policy within government, a research organization, advocacy organization, or the private sector.

Responsibilities

Developing strategic work plans that advance our policy, messaging, and advocacy goals as well as project managing initiatives to ensure objectives are met
Authoring and editing high-impact written products that illuminate problems in our health care system and explain how we can reduce costs and improve care
Building relationships and maintaining networks of critical external partners such as lawmakers and staff, industry experts, policy leaders and advocates
Being a lead advocate for our work with Congressional offices, congressional committees, and federal agencies
Speaking to the press in order to advance our point of view and broader organizational work
Working with Third Way development staff to engage funders and seek new sources of funding for our work
Coordinating with the Senior Fellow for Health and Fiscal Policy on policy strategy, products, and marketing
Managing policy staff and consultants
Other duties as assigned.