Director of Government Relations

Position Purpose:

This position improves lives by delivering solutions for quality care by serving as a representative of the Association’s positions and policies before the U.S. Congress, the executive branch, regulatory bodies, other organizations, and coalitions.

Serve as a Key Member of the AHCA/NCAL Government Relations Team:

• Lobby for the political positions of the Association. Results include passage of favorable legislation as well as defeating legislation detrimental to the sector.
• Develop relationships with Members of Congress, senior staff, key executive branch officials, state officials, and/or government relations representatives from other groups to foster access to the policymaking process and the understanding of complex issues.
• Represent AHCA/NCAL within Washington, DC health care policy community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years related experience in government affairs, health, or public policy related field.
• Extensive relationships with Members of Congress, their staffs, Administration officials, and health care policy personnel.
• Experience managing complex issues.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the long term and post-acute care or health care sector.
• Knowledge of, and extensive experience with, the legislative and regulatory process.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences.

Leadership:

The incumbent must have the ability to achieve consensus among divergent interests and maintain positive professional relationships with members, other staff, and outside stakeholders.

Interested candidates apply to https://www.ahcancal.org/About/Pages/WorkforAHCA.aspx