Director, Government Affairs

The Director, Government Affairs assists the Group Vice President (GVP) of Federal Government Affairs with implementing DaVita’s federal policy initiatives to ensure the company’s interests are represented before appropriate legislative and regulatory entities. This role involves engagement with Democratic members of Congress, legislative staff, and other policymakers to advance the federal policy priorities of DaVita. Provides leadership, management, and coordination of the enterprise’s federal policy activities and requires strong health care policy and government affairs experience. The Director, Government Affairs role requires collaboration with senior executives and cross-functional teams, including federal and state government affairs, communications, legal and business operations, as well as assisting in managing external consultants representing DaVita.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Collaborate with the GVP of Federal Government Affairs and the Federal Government Affairs team, and cross-departmentally as necessary, as well as with outside coalitions, to advocate for DaVita’s federal policy initiatives.
• Research, track, and analyze relevant legislation and assist in the execution of strategy to accomplish enterprise goals and objectives.
• Assist in drafting necessary advocacy materials and other resources needed to drive federal advocacy campaigns and initiatives - superior written and verbal skills a must.
• Builds and maintains strong, strategic relationships with key US government officials, including Democratic members of Congress and congressional staff.
• Update senior management about status of DaVita’s federal policy priorities. Strong communication a must.
• Assist in managing external consultants for engagement and tracking of relevant legislation and regulations affecting the company.
• Work with GVP of Federal Government Affairs to establish, execute, and implement long-term strategic goals to achieve enterprise federal policy priorities.
• Work with industry groups and community organizations to assure that DaVita is a trusted partner and community-based provider.
• Assist in execution of political giving strategy.
• Conduct in-person work in Washington DC for meetings, events, hearings on Capitol Hill, trade association and coalition meetings, and other responsibilities as needed.
• Travel outside of Washington, DC for events, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of strong health care policy and/or corporate government affairs experience at the federal legislative or regulatory environment.
• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• A demonstrated ability to independently lead highly leveraged advocacy campaigns/initiatives.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to manage several high-profile issues at once. 
• Superior written and verbal skills