Date Posted:
June 2, 2026
Position Title:
Associate Legislative Director-Health
Office/Company:
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07598
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$90,000.00 Annually
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Associate Legislative Director for Health leads the advancement of NACo’s advocacy priorities by designing and executing federal policy strategies for NACo’s work in public health and healthy communities.Leads the development and execution of comprehensive advocacy and legislative strategies in support of county health priorities, aligning priorities with the American County Platform and NACo’s strategic policy agenda.An advanced degree with a minimum of three years of professional experience in legislative or regulatory policy and advocacy, or a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of such experience.
Responsibilities:
• Leads the development and execution of comprehensive advocacy and legislative strategies in support of county health priorities, aligning priorities with the American County Platform and NACo’s strategic policy agenda
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory landscape, including budget, appropriations, and administrative processes, to shape and influence outcomes on behalf of counties
• Serves as NACo’s chief advocate on issues related to health, driving federal outreach and direct engagement with Congress and federal agencies to advance county priorities and influence legislative and regulatory decisions
Qualifications:
• An advanced degree with a minimum of three years of professional experience in legislative or regulatory policy and advocacy, or a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of such experience
• Substantive experience in the federal health policy landscape
• Strong understanding of the federal legislative process and administrative rulemaking, including the federal budget and appropriations
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
