Attorney, Director I
(Legislative Counsel MA and Hospital Payment) - (Hybrid)
Washington, D.C.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
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We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Washington D.C. for an Attorney, Director I (Legislative Counsel MA and Hospital Payment) - (Hybrid) on our Government Affairs team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Washington, DC office, requiring 3 days a week in the office. 25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001-7400 USA
As an Attorney, Director I (Legislative Counsel MA and Hospital Payment) - (Hybrid), under
the supervision of the Director, you will provide legal counsel and support on
legislative, regulatory, and advocacy matters impacting the American Medical
Association (AMA), with an emphasis on Medicare Advantage, proper
authorization, alternative payment models, and other issues of interest to the
AMA. This role involves analyzing and interpreting complex legislation,
regulations, and judicial opinions to inform and guide AMA Advocacy staff,
Senior Management, Council on Legislation, Board of Trustees, AMA House of
Delegates, and other constituencies. Responsible for preparing AMA testimony,
brief witnesses, and draft strategic advocacy materials to advance AMA policy
objectives. Independently lead an assigned portfolio of significant legislative
and regulatory issues, serving as a strategic legal advisor and developing
recommended policy and advocacy approaches within the portfolio.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legislative &
Regulatory Advocacy
- Serves as internal expert and provides legal,
legislative, and regulatory advice to Advocacy units, as well as other AMA business
units on a wide variety of complex AMA issues, focusing on Medicare Advantage
and physician payment. - Advances AMA's legislative and regulatory agenda by
identifying and analyzing emerging federal legislation and regulation,
assessing implications for AMA priorities, and developing recommended policy
and advocacy approaches on assigned issues. - Identifies AMA position on legislation and regulation
and/or identifies the need to develop a position in the absence of pertinent policy
and prepares/coordinates formal AMA response to proposed regulations. - Represents the AMA to external groups and participates in
coalition meetings to advocate policy goals of the Organization. - Prepares a broad array of persuasive advocacy documents,
draft comment letters, and strategic
communications on assigned issue areas for Congressional,
Administrative, and grassroots operations of the Washington Office. - Develops responses to oral and written inquiries from
Congress, the Administration, other organizations (ie the Federation, member
physicians, and others) regarding AMA policy. - Develops arguments and "talking points" to assist
lobbying and grassroots communication efforts and contributes to direct issue
lobbying as necessary and appropriate. - Briefs national medical specialty societies, state
medical societies, and various AMA Sections or their representatives on request. - Prepares AMA written testimony and oral statements on
assigned issue areas to be presented by Board of Trustees members before
Congress, federal agencies, and boards. - Extensively prepares and briefs AMA witnesses for formal
appearances in public forums, including preparation of effective responses to
anticipated questions. - Leads a
portfolio based on subject matter expertise, determining the analytical
framework and recommended approach, coordinating work across Advocacy and other
business unites, and driving execution as issues evolve. - Serve as a
subject matter expert across business units and is available to guide/mentor
junior attorneys as needed.
Policy Development & Advisory
- Advises Council
members on legislative and political aspects of top issues, especially the
Executive Committee and Workgroup members, and keeps them apprised of the
status of key legislative and regulatory issues. - Assists the
Reference Committee B Secretary at the AMA Annual or Interim meeting as
assigned - Develops and
delivers presentations to specialty and state societies, or other
organizations, on relevant legislative or regulatory issues of importance to
the House of Medicine. - Prepares and
presents substantive written and oral issue briefings on assigned issue areas;
develops proposed policy and advocacy approaches when existing AMA policy does
not clearly address an emerging issue; and provides recommendations to the
Council on Legislation at its formal meetings.
May include other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- J.D. degree
and active membership in good standing in at least one state Bar required - 10+ years professional
experience and 3+ years health law experience required; previous legislative,
federal agency, or association experience is highly preferred - Subject matter
expertise of complex U.S. Congressional, legislative, and/or federal regulatory
process required - Demonstrated
strategic judgment and ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional
advocacy initiatives - Proven
experience with physician-related issues in a wide variety of health law
subjects such as Medicare physician payment, Medicare Quality Payment Program,
telehealth payment, and Medicare Advantage - Extensive
knowledge of the AMA's and Federation's organizational structure and policy
development processes highly preferred - Excellent
analytical and critical thinking skills required - Strong verbal
communication and presentation skills - Strong writing and editing skills to compose and edit
polished and persuasive legislative and regulatory advocacy documents to meet
short deadlines - Strong project
leadership and organizational skills to prioritize complex work and coordinate
cross-functional activity - Interpersonal
skills to include persuasiveness and relationship building - Political acumen
- Some travel required
This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $153,355-$207,144. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.
The AMA offers competitive salaries, including an incentive plan and excellent benefits. Our office is a business casual environment, and we respect work-life balance. The American Medical Association is located near Union Station and the Capitol in Washington D.C.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.
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Oct 20, 2026