Director Government Affairs (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Director of Government Affairs (Healthcare Policy): Provide expertise to help shape and operate within changing policy environments to advance efficient healthcare, support development and execution of advocacy strategy for technology and data policy. Focus on influencing lawmakers and administration, coalition participation, and thought leadership through advisory and spokesperson roles.

Washington, DC (full-time onsite)

Company

Leading healthcare improvement company recognized as World's Most Ethical Companies and Best Companies to Work For.

What you will do

• Develop and execute policy positions and recommendations on technology, data, privacy, and insurance oversight.
• Serve as connection point with lawmakers, administration, members, and partners to support legislative and regulatory reforms.
• Collaborate with healthcare organizations in DC for coalition efforts and lobbying agendas.
• Coordinate with Public Relations to develop and publish content elevating advocacy priorities.
• Act as advisor and spokesperson to members, lawmakers, administration, and health policy experts.

Requirements

• Progressive experience in policy research, implementation, advocacy, consulting, or in insurer/health plan/hospital settings.
• Demonstrated training in public health, health services research, and policy analysis.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, reimbursement policies, and alternative payment mechanisms.
• Strong quantitative reasoning skills in healthcare research environment.
• Project management and financial operations skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, adapt quickly, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.

Nice to have

• Experience in healthcare research environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401k retirement program and employee incentive plans.
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.
• Perks, discounts, on-site and online exercise classes.
• Collaborative environment with freedom to impact healthcare transformation.