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.
• Partner with government affairs teams at health systems, hospital associations, and other key healthcare stakeholders to drive aligned, high-impact initiatives.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Partner with government affairs teams at health systems, hospital associations, and other key healthcare stakeholders to drive aligned, high-impact initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or greater (any major)
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• A history of academic and professional success
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of working days

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Experience with government relations
• Ability to build and sustain relationships
• Knowledge of healthcare technology

Benefits

• Live affordably in a city known for its rising tech talent.
• Epic is located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, the second fastest growing market for tech talent in the United States and home to the state capital and the University of Wisconsin.
• Madison, a city surrounded by water, has received accolades for being the greenest city in America (NerdWallet), the best city for renters (SmartAsset), the fittest city in America (Fitbit), and the third best metro in the US for young professionals (Forbes Advisor).
• Staff have kayaked in Patagonia, attended a Beyoncé concert in Ireland, built a library in Tanzania, and run a marathon in Antarctica.
• Comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career.
• Merit-based compensation reflecting the impact your work has on the company and our customers.
• Annual raises and bonuses, as well as stock grants.

Pay

• Competitive salary
• Stock grants

Schedule

• Full-time

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stock grants
• Annual raises and bonuses
• Flexible work schedule
• Health and wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities

Location

Based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other protected characteristics.