Date Posted:
May 26, 2026
Position Title:
Deputy Director, Federal Affairs
Office/Company:
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07179
Reports To:
Location:
Alexandria, VA
Contact:
Salary:
$100,000 – $140,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Deputy Director will play a visible role, advocating on a bipartisan basis on Capitol Hill on behalf of Community Health Centers (CHCs) and the patients and communities they serve.Manage a unique legislative portfolio at the discretion of the Director of Federal Affairs, including serving as the lead NACHC staffer on priority issues as assigned.BA or BS degree in a relevant field (required). Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Public Health, or Juris Doctor (optional).
Responsibilities:
• Manage a unique legislative portfolio at the discretion of the Director of Federal Affairs, including serving as the lead NACHC staffer on priority issues as assigned.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote NACHC’s legislative agenda in coordination with the Federal Affairs team, other departments within the Public Policy division—including advocacy, policy and regulatory affairs, and research—and with NACHC internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct regular meetings, build relationships, and actively negotiate with key staffers on Capitol Hill.
• Serve in a leadership role within NACHC’s Public Policy division, helping develop internal and external strategies to best represent the membership.
• Coordinate with external groups and stakeholders, and represent NACHC in coalitions related to the legislative portfolio.
• Develop and publicly present NACHC’s legislative agenda at regional meetings and national conferences.
Qualifications:
• BA or BS degree in a relevant field (required).
• Master’s Degree in Public Policy, Public Health, or Juris Doctor (optional).
• At least 5 years of experience in public policy, legislative analysis/advocacy, or health care.
• Capitol Hill experience (required).
• Proven track record of success in implementing legislative strategies and tactics.
• Extensive knowledge of federal legislative, regulatory, and budget processes.
Instructions:
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Other:
At NACHC, you’ll be part of a dedicated and collaborative team working to improve the health and well-being of communities nationwide.
