Director of Government Affairs

About the role

Drive congressional advocacy on issues that shape the future of healthcare. Represent Epic before federal policy makers and serve as a key voice on legislative issues affecting healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop government relations strategies that advance pro-innovation policies that put the patient at the heart of healthcare and help providers succeed in an evolving regulatory environment.
• Primary focus on federal affairs, building and sustaining relationships across the House and Senate while partnering with government affairs teams at health systems, hospital associations, and other key healthcare stakeholders to drive aligned, high-impact initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or greater (any major).
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 30% of working days.
• Work authorization: Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Location: Relocation to the Madison, WI area (reimbursed).

Qualifications

• History of academic and professional success.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with potential for annual raises and bonuses.
• Stock grants to align personal and company interests.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Telemedicine services.
• Wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships across political and industry sectors.
• Experience in healthcare policy and advocacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Merit-based compensation with