TRP is Hiring: Legislative Assistant (Health Portfolio)

Thorn Run Partners, one of the Top 10 lobbying firms in Washington D.C., is seeking a Legislative Assistant with an interest in federal health care policy to aid our executive-level advocacy team as part of our first-in-class health care policy practice. The Legislative Assistant will integrate directly into Thorn Run’s multidisciplinary policy and research team, working directly alongside our Senior Health Policy Counsel and other health care aides to track federal policy through both the legislative and regulatory processes while also contributing to advocacy campaigns on a variety of health care issues. Key responsibilities will include analyzing and summarizing bills and federal regulations, initiating and leading research projects, summarizing congressional hearings, developing newsletters, drafting issue briefs and slide presentations, creating one-pagers, and more. A demonstrated interest in health care policy is a prerequisite for this role.

Thorn Run is looking for a self-starter who is prepared to adapt to a fast-paced environment and consistently perform everyday responsibilities at an elite level. Individuals in this position will be tasked with leading health care policy and research projects, preparing client-ready deliverables, and supporting advocacy campaigns for some of Washington’s most influential stakeholders. At least one year of experience working in health policy is recommended, although exceptions may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Candidates must be available to start in-person in Washington D.C. (Navy Yard) beginning February 18, 2025. The expected starting annual salary range is $42,000 to $47,000, commensurate with experience.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should provide a cover letter in the body of their email, in addition to attaching a resume and writing sample (required) to JP Brandt (jpbrandt@thornrun.com) with the code 010825 in the subject line. Please highlight your background in health care policy in the body of your email application package.

Required Skills

• Excellent research and writing skills
• Strong oral communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex issues and distill them into executive-level summaries
• Demonstrated experience in federal health care policy
• Professional poise and confidence

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Preferred focus in health care, public policy, political science, English, journalism, or related fields
• Master’s in public health or public policy is a plus, but not required

About Thorn Run Partners
Established in 2010, Thorn Run Partners is a one of Washington’s highest rated government affairs firms, offering a team of Capitol Hill and administration veterans with significant experience in federal lobbying, government service, and policy development. Unique for its bipartisan composition, first-in-class health policy practice, and client-friendly size, Thorn Run was founded by former aide to Democratic Senator Edward M. Kennedy (MA), Andy Rosenberg, and former aide to Republican Senator Fred Thompson (TN), Chris Lamond.