SALARY/BENEFITS: NADP salaries are currently benchmarked to the median of ASAE data for trade organizations of similar budget and staff sizes with national scope. In addition to salary, there is potential for up to a 5% annual bonus based on performance. NADP also provides a benefit stipend of approximately 95% of health/dental/vision premiums of NADP offered coverage and an employer matching contribution up to 5% of salary deferral into self-directed 401K with a 3-year cliff.
NADP provides 8 holidays and 2 personal days with pay each year; 10 days of paid vacation (increases to 15 days after 10 years of employment); and one day of sick leave each month (can accrue to 240-hour maximum).
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
POSITION: Government Affairs Analyst (Full Time Position)
WAGE: Commensurate with experience and ability within association benchmark salary ranges
BENEFITS: Generous benefits including vacation, sick leave, holidays, health/dental & vision and 401K.
LOCATION: Remote
DESCRIPTION: NADP seeks a self-starter government relations professional to assist in execution of NADP's government relations (GR) strategy with a specific focus on federal legislative and regulatory activity who will report to the Director of Government Relations. This position is part of a team effort focusing on implementation of health reform legislation and other governmental actions impacting the dental benefits industry. The positions responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Legislative and regulatory tracking, review, and analysis
Drafting comments/testimony to legislators/regulators; working with outside consultants/lobbyists to advance NADP positions.
Assisting with answering ad-hoc questions about state and federal issues, provide analysis on legislation and regulations as-requested
Assisting with the planning and implementation of legislative fly-ins or fundraising events, which could include scheduling appointments, promoting events, and producing handouts and packets
Collaborating with other industry organizations to advance industry positions
Assisting with preparing information for the industry at related organizations’ conferences
Assisting with drafting white papers on various topics of concern and correspondence to legislators and regulators
Preparing reports and postings of materials related to NADP GR priorities,
Developing internal news articles related to GR activities,
Supporting NADP volunteer groups engaged in GR activities,
Tracking health news and related reports of agencies, legislatures, associations, and other organizations impacting GR priorities, and
Willingness to travel (potential for 10+ days of overnight travel per year)
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 to 3 years of related work experience (NOTE: Advanced degree in government relations or public affairs may substitute for 1-2 years of experience.) with the following capabilities:
Experience using searchable bill tracking databases to monitor and report on legislative developments.
Advanced ability to research and analyze policy and communicate findings in a variety of formats to a number of audiences and respond to rapid developments.
Understanding of political process and political advocacy techniques.
Strong project management, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organization skills.
Accomplished verbal, presentation and writing skills: excellent communicator to a variety of audiences, including senior leaders.
Strong computer skills including use of the internet and social media as well as Microsoft office products (Word and Excel).
Background in legislative research or health policy analysis preferred.
The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) is the trade association representing the dental benefits industry. NADP members provide dental benefits products to over 200 million Americans and include the entire spectrum of dental carriers: companies that provide both medical and dental coverage, companies that provide only dental coverage, major national carriers, regional, and single state companies, as well as companies organized as non-profit plans.