The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) is seeking a DC-based Vice President for Government Affairs to join our outstanding team to help lead ACLA's growing advocacy programs and campaigns before Congress and the Administration. This fast-paced and growing association represents the nation's leading national, regional, and specialized clinical laboratories that are on the cutting edge of the personalized medicine revolution, genetic and molecular testing, and vital testing services for chronic disease. The Vice President of Government Affairs will be responsible for promoting ACLA's advocacy agenda on reimbursement, regulatory and other issues, working with ACLA's member companies on developing advocacy strategy, and directing grassroots and grasstops advocacy. The Vice President of Government Affairs will work closely with ACLA's President and other Vice Presidents in these duties.

Requirements include:

Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred, a minimum of four years lobbying and/or substantive Capitol Hill or agency experience on health care issues, excellent writing, and communication skills, demonstrated ability to interpret complex health policy issues, and understanding of the legislative process.

ACLA offers very competitive salary and benefits including full health & disability insurance, 401(K), parking, and a downtown location in Class A office space near Metro Center.

Please email resume to Cheryl Hawkins at chawk@clinical-labs.org No phone calls please.