Reports to: Head of Government Relations
Description:
The Director, Government Relations and Political Advocacy plays a key role within the Federation of American Hospitals’ (FAH) Public Affairs team, responsible managing the organization’s Political Action Committee (FedPAC) and supporting the implementation of FAH’s advocacy agenda. This role involves high-level engagement with members of Congress, legislative staff, and other policymakers to advance the policy priorities of FAH’s member hospitals. The Director plays a pivotal role in executing FAH’s advocacy strategy and fostering grassroots political engagement.
The position requires collaboration with senior executives and cross-functional teams, including government affairs, communications, legal, policy, and operations, in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Political Action Committee (PAC) Management:
- Direct the administration of FedPAC, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Develop and execute FedPAC fundraising and events, including planning and managing high-profile fundraising FAH-hosted political events.
- Oversee all compliance reporting, including FEC filings, LD-2 and LD-203 reports, and other regulatory disclosures under the direction of General Counsel.
- Manage internal FedPAC financial operations, including budgeting, reconciliation, disbursements, and receipts.
- Lead the annual FedPAC solicitation process and maintain the PAC database.
- Cultivate relationships with external partners and political stakeholders to enhance PAC engagement.
Government Relations:
- Develop, strengthen, and manage strategic relationships with members of Congress, senior legislative staff, and the White House.
- Contribute to the development and execution of advocacy strategies to advance FAH’s federal policy objectives.
- Monitor, analyze, and communicate legislative and regulatory developments that impact the organization and its members.
- Represent FAH at meetings with policymakers, coalitions, and industry stakeholders.
- Draft and oversee the creation of advocacy materials, including letters to Congress, statements for the record, briefing memos, and presentations.
Advocacy:
- Collaborate with FAH External Affairs colleagues to develop and implement strategies to amplify grassroots advocacy efforts in support of FAH’s policy goals.
- Work cross-functionally to facilitate FAH member engagement with policymakers through grassroots campaigns.
Experience and Qualifications:
- 5-7+ years of experience in government relations, political advocacy, or a related role within a Congressional office, trade association, political campaign, or health care organization.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, legislative staff, and coalition partners.
- In-depth understanding of federal legislative and political processes.
- Experience managing Political Action Committees (PACs) and political advocacy initiatives preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic advocacy campaigns.
- Exceptional organizational, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to craft persuasive policy documents and advocacy materials.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $100,000-$150,000
FAH offers comprehensive health insurance coverage to eligible employees.
Work Location:
The Director position is based at FAH’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. The role requires in-office presence Monday through Thursday, with an optional remote day on Fridays. FAH also offers 20 additional “work from anywhere” days annually.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a resume to Robyn Goodwine at rgoodwine@fah.org.
