Director, Government Affairs & Policy

Summary

Join Datavant as their Director of Government Affairs & Policy, shaping and executing strategies for state and federal regulatory and policy initiatives. This role blends regulatory expertise, strategic thinking, and business acumen to drive growth and ensure compliance. You will lead complex initiatives, monitor legislation, develop policy positions, and engage with industry stakeholders. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience in healthcare regulatory affairs, and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable business strategies. Datavant offers a remote-friendly, collaborative environment and a competitive salary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8+ years of experience in healthcare government and regulatory affairs, policy development, or related field
• Adept at managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, privacy, and interoperability regulations
• Proven track record of translating regulatory requirements into insights and business strategies
• Detail-oriented with a proven track record in project management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex regulatory scenarios
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking experience
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with industry stakeholders
• Experience working with product, software engineering, and technology teams

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-workstream initiatives involving regulatory analysis, stakeholder engagement, and product strategy development
• Monitor and critically evaluate emerging legislation, regulations, and industry initiatives affecting Datavant, its products and services, and its diverse customers across the healthcare ecosystem
• Develop comprehensive project plans and drive execution of the company's government affairs strategy in partnership with our lobbying group
• Develop and articulate policy positions that align with Datavant's business interests and product capabilities
• Create and maintain a "regulatory playbook" that standardizes approaches to regulatory requirements and guides product teams in consistent execution
• Lead the analysis and interpretation of regulatory frameworks that influence customer needs
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into functional product and service specifications
• Author white papers, public comments, and policy materials to influence government and industry stakeholders
• Represent Datavant in industry trade associations and policy workgroups
• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies across multiple industry segments
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including policy and government affairs leaders at Datavant’s customers and strategic partners
• Contribute thought leadership to advance Datavant's position in the healthcare technology sector
• Develop and deliver educational content on regulatory trends and requirements for customers, staff, and leadership
• Partner with business leads, security, and product teams to identify opportunities and risks created by new policy proposals and regulatory requirements
• Define customer needs arising from regulatory changes and align them with Datavant's product capabilities
• Build feedback loops between executive leadership, product and technology teams, got-to-market, and policymakers to inform strategy
• Support the identification of new market opportunities driven by policy changes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory considerations are integrated into product and service development
• Support the design and implementation of compliance programs related to key policy frameworks and regulations
• Partner with legal and compliance teams to proactively share policy developments and regulatory requirements, and help develop and maintain relevant policies and procedures
• Manage the daily operations of our Political Action Committee including budget, receipts, contributions, and records
• Support compliance with all federal rules, guidelines, and laws working directly with internal and external vendors and consultants for company-wide political activity

Preferred Qualifications

• JD or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, Health Policy)
• Previous experience in health information technology, health information interoperability, or digital health
• Recent published works or presentations in healthcare policy or regulatory affairs
• Experience with state or federal government relations or public policy development

Benefits

• Remote work, flexible hours
• Salary range: $173,000-$220,000