Director, Federal Government Affairs

Director, Government Affairs

The Director, Government Affairs assists the Group Vice President (GVP) of Federal Government Affairs with implementing DaVita’s federal policy initiatives to ensure the company’s interests are represented before appropriate legislative and regulatory entities. This role involves engagement with Democratic members of Congress, legislative staff, and other policymakers to advance the federal policy priorities of DaVita. Provides leadership, management, and coordination of the enterprise’s federal policy activities and requires strong health care policy and government affairs experience. The Director, Government Affairs role requires collaboration with senior executives and cross-functional teams, including federal and state government affairs, communications, legal and business operations, as well as assisting in managing external consultants representing DaVita.

This role is a hybrid role. In office Tuesday-Thursday. The office is located at:

601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington D.C.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the GVP of Federal Government Affairs and the Federal Government Affairs team, and cross-departmentally as necessary, as well as with outside coalitions, to advocate for DaVita’s federal policy initiatives.

• Research, track, and analyze relevant legislation and assist in the execution of strategy to accomplish enterprise goals and objectives.

• Assist in drafting necessary advocacy materials and other resources needed to drive federal advocacy campaigns and initiatives – superior written and verbal skills a must.

• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key US government officials, including Democratic members of Congress and congressional staff.

• Update senior management about the status of DaVita’s federal policy priorities. Strong communication a must.

• Assist in managing external consultants for engagement and tracking of relevant legislation and regulations affecting the company.

• Work with GVP of Federal Government Affairs to establish, execute, and implement long-term strategic goals to achieve enterprise federal policy priorities.

• Work with industry groups and community organizations to assure that DaVita is a trusted partner and community-based provider.

• Assist in execution of political giving strategy.

• Conduct in-person work in Washington DC for meetings, events, hearings on Capitol Hill, trade association and coalition meetings, and other responsibilities as needed.

• Travel outside of Washington, DC for events, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of strong health care policy and/or corporate government affairs experience at the federal legislative or regulatory environment.

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.

• A demonstrated ability to independently lead highly leveraged advocacy campaigns/initiatives.

• Must be self-motivated and able to manage several high-profile issues at once.

• Superior written and verbal skills.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings:

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.

• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more.

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as “a place where I belong.” Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Salary/ Wage Range

$146,000.00 – $274,000.00 / year
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at DaVita Benefits

Colorado Residents:

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