Job Number:
HoR-147-26-HC
Date Posted:
March 30, 2026
Position Title:
Health Legislative Assistant/Policy Advisor
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
IL-14
Office/Company:
Committee on Appropriations
Reports To:
Chief of Staff, Legislative Director
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Underwood.DCJobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
$70,000 - $100,000
Primary Role
Paid Intern
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full-time
Description:
The Office of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) seeks an experienced Health Legislative Assistant or Policy Advisor to lead a portfolio focused on health and veterans' policy.
Responsibilities:
Drafting and analyzing legislation; senior-level negotiation and policy/strategy development; developing and leading outreach initiatives; building and managing stakeholder coalitions; working with interns and the Communications team to run the BMHC newsletter and social media; conducting research and monitoring relevant internal and external developments; drafting policy memos, talking points, and remarks; meeting with constituents; staffing events and hearings; and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Curiosity and a commitment to public service; excellent legislative drafting and analysis skills; the ability to quickly execute multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment; strong research, fact-checking, writing, and communication skills; organization and attention to detail; the ability to distill complex information in a way that is compelling to different audiences; bipartisan interpersonal and advocacy skills; and a strong working knowledge of federal policymaking and health policy subject matter.
Instructions:
Email cover letter, résumé, and three references as one combined PDF with 'Health Legislative Assistant/Policy Advisor' in the subject line.
Other:
The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status. Women, people of color, and other members of traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
