Government Affairs Manager

Title: Government Affairs Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and influence federal legislation affecting healthcare policy and urology practice.
• Lobby members of Congress and staff, educating them on the organization’s positions and legislative priorities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key congressional offices, committees, and coalitions to advance advocacy efforts.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Legislative Affairs Committee (LAC), providing legislative tracking, analysis, and policy recommendations.
• Oversee the Holtgrewe Legislative Fellowship program, managing the application process, budget, and placement of fellows in congressional offices.
• Support work groups such as the Urology Workforce Task Force, monitoring the impact of legislation on provider shortages.
• Represent the organization at coalition meetings (e.g., Alliance of Specialty Medicine, AMA, ACS) and provide updates to leadership.
• Draft and disseminate policy reports, advocacy materials, and legislative alerts for leadership and members.
• Assist in the organization and execution of advocacy events, such as the Annual Urology Advocacy Summit and AUAPAC initiatives.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, healthcare administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in government relations, legislative affairs, or policy analysis.
• Capitol Hill experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience with campaign finance law, PAC management, or nonprofit advocacy is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes, particularly in healthcare policy.
• Strong ability to analyze legislation, develop advocacy strategies, and engage with policymakers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft memos, white papers, and advocacy materials.
• Experience working with membership-based organizations or physician-led committees.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and coalition partners.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and membership database management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Flexible work hours as needed for advocacy events and legislative meetings.