Director Government Affairs

Director Government Affairs

What you will be doing:

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.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1- 35%

Policy/Strategy Development

• 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.

Responsibility #2 - 35%

Regulatory/Legislative Resource

• 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.

Responsibility #3 - 15%

Coalition Participation

• 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.

Responsibility #4 - 15%

Thought Leadership

• Coordinate with the Public Relations team to develop and publish content to elevate advocacy priorities and Premier's visibility

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 7 or more years

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Strong quantitative reasoning skills in a healthcare research environment.

• Project Management

• Financial operations

Experience:

• 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.

Additional Job Requirements:

• 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

Working Conditions: Air conditioned office space

Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier's internal salary range for this role is $113,000 - $188,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

• 401k retirement program

• Paid time off

• Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026

• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)

• Accredited by Forbes: America's Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025

• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management

• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.357-0022.

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