ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR GOVRNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS - HEALTH AND CLINICAL AFFAIRS

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The University of California's Office of Federal Governmental Relations (UC FGR) is located at the UC Washington Center in Washington, DC. As the largest public research institution in the world and one of the largest safety net health care providers in California, the University engages in numerous partnerships with federal education, health care and research agencies. Working with Congress, the administration, federal agencies and national organizations, UC FGR advocates for the University and its policy and fiscal priorities in education, research, health care and public service.

POSITION SUMMARY

The University of California Office of Federal Governmental Relations seeks an Assistant Director for Governmental Relations and Legislative Analysis (Assistant Director) to conduct legislative and regulatory analysis and advocacy in support of federal policies impacting the University. The Assistant Director will focus primarily on health and clinical affairs and tax-related federal policy issues, while also supporting cross-portfolio and officewide priorities as assigned. Under the direction of the Director of Health and Clinical Affairs (Director), the Assistant Director will research, monitor and report on federal legislative, regulatory, budgetary and policy issues that impact the University, its health care enterprise and broader institutional priorities. The Assistant Director will work with the UC Office of the President (UCOP), UC Health, campuses, academic health centers, schools of medicine and systemwide partners to support the University's federal advocacy; respond to congressional and administration inquiries; and assist with officewide projects and activities. This is a hybrid position located in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

30% | Legislative and Regulatory Analysis

Under the direction of the Director of Health and Clinical Affairs (Director), the Assistant Director identifies, researches, analyzes, monitors and reports on federal legislative, regulatory, funding and policy issues and initiatives that impact the University, with a specific focus on health care and clinical affairs, tax-related and other federal priorities. Issues include, but are not limited to, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement; the 340B Drug Pricing Program; health policy; public health; health professional education and training; graduate medical education; biomedical research; health care and insurance regulation; health-related appropriations; tax issues affecting UC's campuses, academic health centers, research, education, business and institutional operations; and other federal issues as assigned.

The Assistant Director attends, monitors and reports on legislative hearings, briefings and meetings; tracks agency actions, proposed rules, requests for information and other federal developments; and develops reports and summaries for UC FGR, UCOP, campuses, academic health centers and other constituencies. This work supports the health and clinical affairs and tax policy team, as well as cross-portfolio and officewide needs that require legislative and regulatory support.

30% | Federal Advocacy

The Assistant Director assists with the implementation of University advocacy-related events and activities that advance UC's federal health and clinical affairs, tax-related and other institutional priorities, including supporting federal engagement with UC's grassroots advocacy network and organizing UC systemwide participation in advocacy days, congressional briefings and other events relevant to UC priorities.

The Assistant Director develops and maintains working relationships with congressional staff; executive branch representatives; UCOP, campus and academic health center stakeholders; and key contacts at national associations and organizations. The Assistant Director also works with other university advocates, health systems and associations, as well as private and public entities, to build coalitions and advance federal advocacy goals and priorities.

The Assistant Director may also support related advocacy, engagement, portfolio and officewide activities as needed to respond to emerging federal issues and advance the University's priorities.

20% | Communications and Written Materials

The Assistant Director drafts written materials-including fact sheets, talking points, hearing summaries, congressional correspondence, regulatory letters, comment letters, briefing documents and legislative background materials-to support the University's governmental relations and advocacy efforts on legislation, regulatory activity, funding opportunities and initiatives related to health and clinical affairs, tax issues and other federal priorities.

The Assistant Director responds to information requests related to the University, UC's academic health centers, tax-related and other federal priorities and legislative, regulatory and policy matters from congressional offices and agencies, as well as UCOP, campuses, academic health centers and other university stakeholders.

The Assistant Director also assists in the development of content for use with UC's grassroots advocacy network, including digital campaign content, social media and other forms of communications relevant to key issues and system advocacy efforts.

20% | Stakeholder Coordination and Portfolio Support

As part of research, analysis, reporting and advocacy, the Assistant Director interacts with university students, faculty, staff, clinicians and administrative leaders at UCOP, UC Health, campuses, academic health centers, as well as congressional, executive branch, association and industry partners, to assist in the development and execution of UC policy and advocacy materials and strategies.

The Assistant Director provides support for UC leadership, health system representatives, faculty, staff, students, clinicians and other visitors in Washington, D.C., including meeting preparation, briefing materials and follow up. The Assistant Director may also provide similar support for cross-portfolio and officewide meetings, briefings, events and projects.

The Assistant Director shares responsibility for hiring and managing interns in UC FGR and contributes to additional officewide projects, responsibilities and emerging priorities that support the University's mission and operations.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Congressional office, in advocacy or in governmental relations, researching complex subject matter, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working on federal health care-related legislative, regulatory or policy issues.
• Understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes, including the role of Congress, the executive branch, federal agencies and the federal budget and appropriations process.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing federal legislative, regulatory or policy issues, including the ability to monitor, research and summarize complex policy developments for internal and external audiences.
• Ability to support the development and implementation of governmental relations activities, advocacy strategies, programming and events.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear written and oral materials that are appropriately presented and effectively received by target constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders, including internal colleagues, university partners, government officials and external audiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize multiple assignments in a dynamic environment with competing demands and strict deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and understand political sensitivities in order to help advance and protect institutional priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with public higher education, academic health centers/systems or public sector health care institutions and their current issues and opportunities.
• Some familiarity with the University of California system-including the UC Office of the President, campuses, academic health centers, national laboratories-and its mission, structure and programs.
• Experience working with or for Congress, federal agencies, or higher education or health care national associations.
• Familiarity with federal tax policy issues affecting higher education, health care, research nonprofit or public sector institutions.
• Project management experience.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Job Title

Federal Government Relations Profl 3

Job Code 0043337

Grade 23

Payscale:

$120,000 - $147,000, commensurate with experience

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is November 10, 2026. If needed, add: The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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