Director of Policy & Advocacy - Hybrid

Position Summary

The Director of Policy & Government Affairs plans, manages, and implements the Association's policy, government affairs, and advocacy programs, representing and elevating the Association's presence before state and federal legislative and administrative bodies within the health and healthcare sectors in Washington.

Policy, Government Affairs & Advocacy

• Serves as the primary registered lobbyist for the Association, representing the organization's positions and priorities at state and federal elected offices.
• Fosters and maintains relationships with key elected officials and relevant state agency leaders and staff.
• Develops and implements the regulatory and legislative agendas of the Association, coordinating with strategic communications and advocacy staff and relevant contractors, supported by the CEO and Committees of the Board of Directors.
• Coordinates advocacy efforts with the Community Health Network of Washington and other external agencies.
• Develops legislative strategy and oversees coordination of advocacy to support the passage of designated policy priorities that eliminate or reduce barriers to health, employment, education, economic development, and quality of life for members and the communities they serve throughout the state and region.
• Fosters and leverages partnerships for the advocacy and policy strategy, including regional and statewide health and social service organizations as well as national partners and other state Primary Care Associations.

Board Support and Member Engagement

• Supports the Policy Committee and related Subcommittees of the Association's Board of Directors by preparing agendas, developing notes, and ensuring follow-through on all action items.
• Develops strategies for involving members' Boards and staff in advocacy, elevating their voices and those of allies to enhance advocacy efforts at the state and federal level.
• Mobilizes local-level and influential stakeholders when warranted.

Supervision and Team Leadership

• Supervises multiple staff with an emphasis on supporting team collaboration, individual mentorship, and professional success.
• Ensures that policy staff engage in ongoing policy environment scanning, assessing new policies that may impact community health centers, and proactively conducting policy analysis.
• Facilitates collaborative agenda-setting and policy analysis with related stakeholders.
• Oversees development of written policy analysis and reports.