Health Policy Director

McDermott+ (McDermottPlus) is a Washington DC-based healthcare consulting and data analytics firm, serving a wide range of clients including life science companies, health systems, physician groups, health plans, and other healthcare clients.

With us, you’ll find:

• A Firm where everyone belongs: Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!

• Enthusiasm for diverse perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.

• Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, with an emphasis on work/life balance.  

• Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence. 

Job Description:

McDermottPlus is seeking a Health Policy Director to support clients with ongoing lobbying and policy analysis. Ideal candidates are strong writers, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and managing multiple project deadlines. Additionally, candidates should have solid political awareness, leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative manner. Candidates should have established relationships with congressional offices, as well as direct experience and a deep understanding of the legislative and political process. The ability to engage clients and government officials in a professional manner is also required.

As a Health Policy Director, candidates will have critical responsibilities related to lobbying and policy strategy development and implementation on behalf of clients.

As a Health Policy Director you will:

• Interacting with staff in Congressional and Federal agency offices on behalf of clients, including securing, preparing for, and attending meetings on Capitol Hill or with the Administration.
• Drafting white papers, advocacy materials, one-pagers, letters, and witness testimony on behalf of clients.
• Assisting clients with building their brand in Washington, DC, by leveraging relationships with stakeholders.
• Managing projects and assignments from Vice Presidents and Partners.
• Helping to develop strategies and tactics for clients.
• Assisting with mentorship and oversight of junior consultants.
• Writing articles, thought pieces, analysis, and summaries on policy developments, including legislation, executive orders, and regulations for clients and external audiences.
• Participating in firm business development and marketing activities including proposal and pitch writing, product development, relationship building, and other activities as requested and identified.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s in related field preferred
• At least 8 years related work experience
• Health care policy experience is required, preferred experience working in Congress or at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Willingness to register to lobby on clients’ behalf
• Ability to manage high-priority projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to bring projects to successful completion
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytic, research and writing skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Familiarity and relationships with major healthcare industry stakeholders (associations, advocates, and government agencies).
• Ability to travel and work flexible and/or fluctuating hours

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
     Target Hiring Range $149,000 - $232,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. 

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Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear

• Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds

Work Environment:

Typical indoor office environment

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.