Government Relations Manager

About the Job

Your Challenge

At HIMSS, we are a catalyst for change in the health and wellness ecosystem. As one of the largest and most experienced global healthcare associations, it is our responsibility to lead this revolution. Our mission is to reform the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. Our staff, nearly 250 worldwide, are vital to achieving that mission. We are looking for team members who are curious to ask, “What if…?” and have the tenacity to fight for the change we believe in. Join HIMSS to be part of the transformation of health and wellness.

Manager of Government Relations

The Manager of Government Relations is a key member of the Government Relations team, representing the interests of HIMSS and meeting the needs of its members. This individual contributor will ensure consistent visibility of HIMSS by building relationships across all levels of the U.S. government and developing strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders around health information and technology policy.

In coordination with the Director, this position will be responsible for advancing legislative and regulatory priorities, including representing HIMSS on Capitol Hill and at U.S. federal agencies. Additionally, the role will facilitate all aspects of relationship management and engagement for a broad portfolio of Congressional offices and committees, U.S. federal agencies, and state governments (where applicable). The position will also work with others on the Government Relations team to build and grow health information and technology policy-related relationships outside of the United States.

Main Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary representative, in collaboration with the Director and other GR team members, for engagement with Congressional staff and U.S. federal agency staff on HIMSS public policy priorities, utilizing HIMSS resources and subject matter experts.
• Manage all aspects of Congressional and federal contacts, including meeting requests, materials, and follow-up.
• Track assigned House and Senate office and committee activities (hearings, mark-ups, white papers, etc.) and legislative developments related to assigned health information and technology issue areas.
• Develop summaries for internal and external audiences, including health information and technology policy update articles, and identify follow-up opportunities.
• Lead the development and implementation of grassroots legislative and regulatory advocacy campaigns in support of key HIMSS public policy priorities, leveraging the Legislative Action Center platform.
• Orchestrate Congressional engagement, including securing staff travel approval through House and Senate Ethics Committees, leading up to and during the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition and other relevant HIMSS events throughout the year.
• Support the building and growth of strategic relationships outside the United States, including but not limited to governments, multinational organizations, NGOs, and health information and technology stakeholders.
• Serve as the HIMSS GR staff liaison to internal and external coalitions, committees, task forces, and work groups within the portfolio, and identify new opportunities to advance HIMSS public policy priorities and thought leadership.
• Produce written and visual content and other deliverables, such as news items, resource documents, and policy updates for HIMSS membership, in support of GR initiatives.
• Support the regular development and maintenance of the HIMSS Public Policy Principles and associated content for such policy pillars and foundational goals.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of related work experience, preferably working on or with Capitol Hill or in relevant government relations roles.
• Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to achieve results in a complex environment.
• Effective listening and communication skills with an emphasis on writing.
• Strong demonstrated project management and organizational experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with an ability to identify and build collaborative relationships; strong personal integrity.
• Must possess knowledge and familiarity with the public policy process and have the initiative to research and become knowledgeable about federal initiatives.

Why We Love HIMSS, and Why You Will, Too

• Diverse, collaborative, and winning team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements, with the opportunity to work hybrid.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Generous paid time off, including unlimited vacation time and time off to volunteer.
• Wellbeing programs to support all of your emotional, physical, and financial needs.
• Emphasis on continuous learning and development.

Are You a Changemaker?

Together, we’ll do amazing things for healthcare.

HIMSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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