Government Relations Manager

HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. As a mission-driven nonprofit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and digital health transformation to advise leaders, stakeholders and influencers across the global health ecosystem on best practices.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life Insurance

• 401K

Job Summary:
The Manager of Government Relations is a key member of the Government Relations team, representing the interest of HIMSS and meeting the needs of its members. The individual contributor will ensure consistent visibility of HIMSS by building relationships across all levels of US government, and developing strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders around health information and technology policy. In coordination with the Director, the position will be responsible for advancing legislative and regulatory priorities, including representing HIMSS on Capitol Hill and at U.S. federal agencies.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as primary representative, in collaboration with Director and other GR team members, for engagement with Congressional staff and U.S federal agency staff on HIMSS public policy priorities in portfolio utilizing HIMSS resources and subject matter experts. Manage all aspects of Congressional and federal contacts including meeting requests, materials, and follow-up.

• Support managing HIMSS Capitol Hill engagement by tracking assigned House and Senate office and committee activities (hearings, mark-ups, white papers, etc.) and legislative developments related to assigned health information and technology issue areas. Develop summaries for internal and external audiences (health information and technology policy update articles) and identify follow-up opportunities.

• Lead the development and implementation of grassroots legislative and regulatory advocacy campaigns in support of key HIMSS public policy priorities leveraging Legislative Action Center platform.

• Orchestrate Congressional engagement, including securing staff travel approval through House and Senate Ethics Committees, leading up to and during HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition and other relevant HIMSS events throughout the year.

• Support the building and growing of strategic relationships outside the United States including but not limited to: governments, multi-national organizations, NGOs, and health information and technology stakeholders.

• Serve as the HIMSS GR staff liaison to internal and external coalitions, committees, task forces, and work groups within portfolio, and identify new opportunities to advance HIMSS public policy priorities and thought leadership.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Political Science or related field.

• A minimum of five (5) years of related work experience; preferably working on or with Capitol Hill or relevant government relations experience.

• Outstanding analytical skills with ability to achieve results in a complex environment.

• Effective listening and communication skills with an emphasis on writing.

• Strong demonstrated project management and organizational experience

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with an ability to identify and build collaborative relationships; strong personal integrity.

• Must possess knowledge and familiarity with the public policy process; initiative to research and become knowledgeable of federal initiatives.

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