Director Government Relations

The Doctors Company has an opportunity for a Director of Government Relations. This is a hybrid or remote opportunity depending on the final candidate’s location from the company's offices, preferably located in the Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, or Southern United States.

The Director of Government Relations is responsible for representing the organization before state governments within an assigned multi-state region, and in other jurisdictions as needed. This role leads state-level advocacy efforts within their assigned states, serves as the primary liaison with state officials, and drives legislative and regulatory strategies that advance the company’s public policy priorities.

This role advocates legislative and regulatory matters in alignment with the company’s mission, advises and informs the various business areas that are impacted by legislative and regulatory developments, and presents the company’s position on legislative and regulatory matters.

Working with minimal supervision, the Director partners closely with internal stakeholders, external lobbyists, and trade associations, to monitor, analyze, and influence legislation, regulation, and judicial developments impacting the organization and its policyholders.

• Lead and execute state-level government relations and advocacy strategies across an assigned region
• Track, analyze, and report on legislation, regulations, elections, and government actions impacting the organization
• Serve as the primary point of contact with state legislators, regulators, elected officials, and their staffs
• Represent the company’s policy positions before elected officials, public agencies, and industry organizations to further the company’s legislative and regulatory goals
• Meet with state public policy makers and provide written or oral testimony
• Manage and oversee the work of external lobbyists, consultants, and outside counsel
• Build and maintain strategic alliances with trade associations, peer companies, professional organizations, and advocacy groups
• Collaborate with internal teams and senior leadership to align public policy positions with organizational goals
• Work with individual business units to determine legislative and/or regulatory actions needed to be more effective
• Develop advocacy materials, communications, and educational resources related to legislative and regulatory issues that are consistent with the company’s position
• Develop grassroots advocacy strategies and communications relating to pending legislation and regulatory matters
• Conduct research and prepare internal and external reports, briefings, and articles for leadership and stakeholders
• Support the development, coordination, and implementation of corporate political strategies and special initiatives
• Develop political contribution/engagement strategies, evaluate requests for political contributions and direct political committee activities, while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local laws
• Attend political, legislative, and charitable events on behalf of the organization
• Stay current with trends and developments in area of expertise
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in state or federal government relations
• Experience supporting a multi-state region strongly preferred
• Background in healthcare, insurance, and/or liability-related issues highly desirable
• Senior-level knowledge of legislative and political processes and the roles and functions of government branches as well as strong industry and organizational knowledge
• Strong political acumen and analytical skills to effectively represent organizational interests
• Demonstrated leadership in managing government relations initiatives and external partners
• Ability to develop tactical strategies to support organizational vision and goals
• Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives
• Ability to effectively coach, develop, and lead a government relations effort while encouraging creativity and innovation
• Proven ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with legislators, legislative staff,…