Director Government Affairs

Premier Healthcare Solutions•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Government Affairs will provide expertise to help Premier and our members understand, shape, and operate within rapidly changing policy environments to advance high-quality, highly efficient healthcare. Specifically, the Director of Government Affairs will support the development and execution of Premier’s advocacy strategy for technology and data policy, as well as advocating for policies that incentivize technology adoption and deployment in healthcare. In addition, this position will serve as an advisor and spokesperson to members, lawmakers, the administration, and health policy experts to influence policy in a manner favorable to Premier and our members.

Requirements

7 or more years of applicable work experience
Bachelors degree (Required)
Strong quantitative reasoning skills in a healthcare research environment.
Project Management
Financial operations
Progressive and relevant experience in policy research, implementation, advocacy, consulting and/or in insurer/health plan or hospital/health systems setting.
Demonstrated training in public health, health services research, and policy analysis.
Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare systems including expertise in healthcare reimbursement policies and alternative payment mechanisms.
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of Premier’s policy positions and recommendations for regulatory and legislative topics including (but not limited to) technology, data, privacy, and insurance industry oversight.
Serve as a connection point for Premier and its members with lawmakers and the administration, with the goal of supporting legislative and regulatory reforms that will advance Premier’s business strategies and member priorities. This role will engage members and partners in support of these efforts.
Collaborate with other healthcare organizations in DC to foster coalition efforts on policy and lobbying agenda, negotiating to advance the interests of Premier and our members.
Coordinate with the Public Relations team to develop and publish content to elevate advocacy priorities and Premier’s visibility