Director, Government Affairs

Imagine Pediatrics

4d • $160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

As a Director, Government Affairs at Imagine Pediatrics, you will advance our mission by leading the continued development of our Government Affairs and Relations function. Reporting directly to the Chief Innovation & Administrative Officer, you will expand our advocacy presence across key market states and at the federal level. You will also partner closely with the Government Affairs Associate to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and effective coordination of priority Government Affairs and Patient Advocacy activities that are aligned with Imagine Pediatrics’ strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred (MPP, MPH, MHA, MBA/MPA with a health focus, JD, or related).
• 7-14 years in a professional environment; experience in government affairs, government, or policy, and healthcare policy. Medicaid experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in federal or state advocacy, including direct stakeholder engagement, coalition work, and, or legislative/regulatory strategy or lobbying.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience managing consultants, lobbyists, or external government affairs partners, including scoping deliverables, tracking performance, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Strong understanding of CMS, state Medicaid agencies, and the policymaking lifecycle, especially how regulatory changes and state plan/waiver modifications move from concept to implementation.
• Experience collaborating with legal counsel, regulatory teams, or compliance on policy interpretation.
• Comfortability working in a dynamic startup environment with shifting timelines, priorities, and information flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a forward-looking, proactive government affairs strategy at the federal and state levels that is aligned with company goals and mission.
• Work alongside the Government Affairs Associate to identify and assess emerging policy risks and opportunities across markets, prioritizing issues that affect business growth and care delivery for medically complex children.
• Collaborate with the Government Affairs Associate to create regulatory interpretations, identify legislative intent, and generate advocacy positioning for the Government Affairs team, external consultants, and Imagine Pediatrics’ Patient and Family Advocacy team.
• Aid in strategic planning efforts alongside the Chief Innovation and Administrative Officer.
• Represent Imagine Pediatrics in the Coalition of Healthcare Innovation and its related activities.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly briefings, supported by the Government Affairs Associate, to executive leadership, summarizing major federal and state developments, strategic risks, and opportunities.
• Assist in ensuring the Government Affairs team is situated as a source of subject-matter expertise for internal teams, helping shape organizational strategy in response to the policy environment.
• Acquaint policymakers and elected officials with Imagine Pediatrics’ services and patient population and advocate for legislation, policies, and benefits that further Imagine Pediatrics’ mission and underpin the families that we serve.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

Benefits

• The role offers a base salary range of $160,000 - $180,000 in addition to an annual bonus incentive, competitive company benefits package and eligibility to participate in an employee equity purchase program (as applicable).
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA; Company-funded HSA
• 401(k) with 4% match, vested 100% from day one
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability
• Life insurance at 1x annual salary
• 20 days PTO + 10 Company Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays
• Paid new parent leave
• Additional benefits to be detailed in offer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees