Associate Director, Center for Health Policy and the Law
Extern, Center on Addiction and Public Policy
Associate Director, Center for Health Policy and the Law
The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center is seeking an associate director for the Center for Health Policy and the Law (CHPL).
The associate director of the Center for Health Policy and the Law will be responsible for supporting the Center’s work to study and demystify the important role that litigation and the courts play in health policy. While the Center supports research on a wide array of health policy topics, the associate director’s portfolio will focus on litigation and policies on the Medicare Advantage program and lowering health care costs, especially in the commercial market.
Among other responsibilities, the associate director will (1) help support policymakers and partners by providing expert legal technical assistance; (2) track and analyze policy developments and relevant litigation, including by advising on the development of and contributing to the Center’s Health Care Litigation Tracker; and (3) communicate the importance of relevant litigation to the public through timely publications, media engagement, and by otherwise serving as a hub for critical, timely information about health policy litigation. The associate director will also be responsible for advancing the mission of the O’Neill Institute, including supporting the leadership team as needed and participating in strategic program planning to advance the goals of the Institute’s domestic health law portfolio.
The position follows a hybrid work model that supports a blend of in-office work (on the Georgetown University Law Center campus in Washington, D.C.) and telework. The associate director will receive a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Management (70%)
- Conducting substantive subject matter research and offering technical assistance to federal and state policymakers on Medicare Advantage or commercial health care costs
- Developing and drafting timely publications (e.g., white papers, policy memoranda, etc.)
- Coordinating with Center and O’Neill Institute associates, fellows, research assistants, and external partners
- Supporting the oversight and coordination of project-specific events (e.g., colloquia, conferences, lectures, etc.)
Strategic Planning (15%)
- Assisting in long-term strategic planning for the Center for Health Policy and the Law and the O’Neill Institute
Institute Leadership (15%)
- Mentoring the Center’s senior associates, associates, fellows, and Institute staff on relevant topics, including scholarship and career development
- Engaging with the broader Institute through regular staff meetings, supporting annual Institute conferences or projects, and informing organizational development as needed
- Mentoring LL.M. students by attending LL.M. activities and supporting career development for program alumni, as needed or requested by Institute leadership or the LL.M. director
Who Are We Looking For
Required
- J.D. and 5–7 years of relevant professional experience
- Significant legal or public policy experience
- Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
- Ability to research, evaluate, and summarize laws, regulations, and case law
- Working understanding of federal courts and related legal processes
- Experience guiding and managing junior staff
- Strong interest in advancing domestic health policy to improve access and lower health care costs
Preferred
- Background in Medicare Advantage policy and/or health care cost containment
- Experience with administrative law, constitutional law, and federal regulatory processes
- Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
Role Responsibilities and Impact
The associate director will use the above skills to support policymakers, track legal trends, and communicate about the important role that litigation plays in health policy. This will include providing unbiased and independent technical assistance to policymakers as well as translating new legal developments in health policy to lay audiences. Through these efforts, the associate director will help inform the public debate on health policy legal issues by developing original policy-relevant legal analysis, engaging the media, and supporting events on health legal issues. Work may include conducting original research and drafting legal memoranda and other materials; collaborating with policymakers, staff, and other subject matter experts; coordinating coalition efforts, including the development of amicus briefs; attending or making presentations at conferences and other meetings; and responding to media requests.
How to Apply:
Please click here to apply via the Georgetown careers portal.
Extern, Center on Addiction and Public Policy
The Center on Addiction and Public Policy works to advance a public health approach to substance use disorders and the overdose epidemic through legal and policy strategies that promote evidence-based treatment and support recovery.
The center seeks current graduate, law, or medical students to work on research, publications, and projects related to addiction and drug policy. Preference is given to law students who are familiar with the U.S. legal system.
Work includes:
- Conducting short-term advanced research projects
- Policy writing on domestic legal and policy issues, such as addiction treatment and incarceration, social determinants of addiction, and federal, state, and local drug policies
The Center on Addiction and Public Policy hosts full-time and part-time externs throughout the academic year and summer for course credit or to fulfill legal, medical, or graduate residency requirements. Externs can participate remotely or in person in Washington, D.C.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with research, publications, and projects related to addiction and drug policy
Who Are We Looking For?
- A current graduate, law, or medical student
- Strong qualitative or policy research, writing, and editing skills (knowledge of the US legal system)
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Detail-oriented and able to work well with little supervision
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Google Suite. Familiar with Excel.
- Interest and knowledge of the U.S. legislative state and federal policymaking preferred
- Students with lived experience of addiction, recovery, and the criminal legal system are encouraged to apply
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, short writing sample, and resume with email subject [CAPP Externship (Your Last Name)] to oneillhlp@georgetown.edu and CC ct917@georgetown.edu. Please also indicate what term you are applying for in your cover letter.