Summary:
The Manager of Federal Advocacy at Biocom California's Washington D.C office will assist the Senior Director of Federal Policy and Government Affairs with implementing Biocom California's legislative policy agenda and influencing federal policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track, identify, and analyze relevant legislative issues that impact Biocom California's federal policy agenda.
• Write summaries of relevant legislation and policy issues.
• Monitor and write summaries of congressional hearings featuring agency officials and industry representatives.
• Engage with Biocom California's membership to get feedback on legislative issues and help devise priorities and strategies for engagement.
• Lead the drafting and submission of legislative comment letters, position statements, and advocacy material.
• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with appropriate congressional offices and committees, coalition partners, and patient advocacy groups.
• Manage Biocom California's Intellectual Property Committee, including membership recruitment, membership engagement, content setting and programming for meetings.
• Write policy updates for Biocom California's Federal Policy Committee, newsletters, and social media.
• Write and update content for the Federal Advocacy pages of the Biocom California's website.
• Lead the design and content of the Biocom California Action center and create strategies for members engagement.
• Help organize virtual and in-person briefings to educate congressional offices on federal legislative issues.
• Assist the Senior Director of Federal Policy and Government Affairs with the organization of high-level events with elected officials, including meetings, roundtables, receptions, and fly-ins.
• Identify and attend relevant coalition meetings, issue briefings, and events.
• Keep records of meetings and topics discussed with federal officials for federal filings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, or a related field a plus.
• Minimum of six years' experience working for a congressional office or committee, federal agency, trade association, policy group, or relevant entity.
• Extensive knowledge of congressional procedures and policies required; knowledge of life science and health care policies a strong plus.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in policy research, analysis, and development.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills and strict attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate the membership to participate and become engaged in public policy initiatives and committees.
• Ability to interact professionally and independently with internal and external stakeholders and maintain good working relationships with others in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to operate with minimum supervision, take initiative, and produce results.
• Proficient in communicating the mission of the association and its benefits to prospective members.
• Must be available for some evening and early morning events and limited travel.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education etc. Biocom California is a multi-state and multi-regional employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states and regions.

Biocom California is the leader and advocate for California's life science sector. We work on behalf of more than 1,800 members to drive public policy, build an enviable network of industry leaders, create access to capital, introduce cutting-edge STEM education programs and create robust value-driven purchasing programs.

We know that a diverse workforce strengthens us as an organization and helps achieve our mission of accelerating life science success. As an organization, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Biocom California will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.