Vice President - Government Affairs

Role Description

The Vice President, Government Affairs is responsible for leading and executing G.E.H.A’s federal government relations strategy, advancing the organization’s legislative, regulatory, and policy priorities and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders across the Executive Branch, Congress, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and other federal agencies, and industry associations. The role serves as the senior leader for the government affairs function and oversees internal and external resources supporting advocacy, public policy, government affairs-related communications, and stakeholder engagement efforts. The position will coordinate the activities of G.E.H.A’s external government affairs consultants and advisors to ensure a unified and effective government affairs function that meets the strategic objectives of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Law, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (JD, MBA, MPA, MPH, or similar) preferred.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, federal advocacy, public policy, congressional relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing successful federal government relations strategies.
• Experience managing external lobbying, consulting, and public affairs firms.
• Strong understanding of federal healthcare policy, Congress, federal agencies, and the regulatory process.
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior executives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay/salary ranges.
• Incentive plan.
• Health/Vision/Dental benefits effective day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan: company match – dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution (pretax or Roth options) plus a 6% annual company contribution.
• Robust employee well-being program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Personal Community Enrichment Time.
• Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D.
• Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Tuition Assistance Program.