Job Description

Job Summary

The Government Liaison serves as the organization’s primary connection to federal, state, and local government entities, responsible for building strategic relationships that support both regulatory alignment and organizational growth. This role cultivates engagement with public sector stakeholders, identifies opportunities within government programs and initiatives, and helps position the organization for participation in public-sector work. The position plays a critical role in monitoring legislative and regulatory activity, advising internal leaders on policy impacts, and supporting alignment with government priorities. In addition, this role contributes to pipeline development by identifying opportunities within government procurement channels (e.g., GSA, grants, and contracts) and coordinating internal readiness for pursuit. Success in this role requires the ability to navigate government environments, translate complex policy into actionable insight, and connect external opportunities to internal strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Act as the main point of contact between the organization and government agencies, elected officials, and regulatory authorities.
2. Identify and cultivate opportunities within government programs, procurement channels (e.g., GSA, grants, contracts), and agency initiatives to support organizational growth
3. Establish and maintain trusted relationships with key public sector stakeholders.
4. Represent the organization in meetings, briefings, hearings, and industry or government forums.
5. Coordinate and prepare internal leaders for engagements with government officials and agencies.
6. Track federal, state, and local legislative, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to the organization.
7. Evaluate potential impacts of policy changes and provide timely summaries and recommendations to leadership.
8. Support organizational compliance by ensuring awareness of new or evolving regulatory requirements.
9. Contribute to the development of organizational positions, comment letters, and responses to proposed legislation or regulations.
10. Develop clear, consistent messaging that communicates organizational priorities to government audiences.
11. Support advocacy, government affairs, and business development initiatives aligned with organizational strategy.
12. Prepare briefing documents, talking points, presentations, and correspondence for internal and external use.
13. Collaborate closely with Legal, Compliance, Operations, Growth, Marketing & Communications, and other internal teams.
14. Facilitate the flow of information between government entities and internal stakeholders.
15. Assist with government-related initiatives, including grants, contracts, and public-sector partnerships, as applicable.
16. Maintain accurate records of government interactions, communications, and outcomes.
17. Provide regular updates and reports to leadership on government relations activities and emerging policy issues.
18. Ensure documentation related to regulatory and government engagement is organized and accessible.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Skilled in managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, with close attention to detail and accuracy.
2. Experience in coordinating health programming, and/or quality improvement initiatives
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership.
4. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products: spreadsheet, word processing, email, Internet browser and database software; and contact management systems.
5. Working knowledge of government structures, legislative processes, and regulatory frameworks.
6. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret policy and assess organizational impact.
7. Proven ability to build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
8. High degree of professionalism, discretion, and political awareness.
9. Ability to manage competing priorities and operate independently in a dynamic environment.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements

Education

1. Bachelor’s degree in Government, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Health Policy, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

1. 3–7 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, policy analysis, or a related field, including direct engagement with federal, state, or local government agencies, legislative offices, or regulatory bodies.
2. Demonstrated experience identifying, developing, and advancing public-sector opportunities, including government contracts, grants, or procurement vehicles (e.g., GSA), required.
3. Experience in healthcare, long-term care, government contracting, or another highly regulated environment, including familiarity with CMS, Medicare/Medicaid, and applicable regulatory frameworks, preferred.
4. Demonstrated experience building and leveraging relationships within government agencies, legislative offices, or relevant industry associations to support organizational initiatives and opportunity development preferred.

Travel Requirements

1. Employee will work remotely from a home-based office. Approximately 25% travel required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Employee will constantly communicate with others regarding employment related information or instruction and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
2. This role requires constant use of standard office equipment such as computers and telephones to receive and share information.
3. Employee must be able to read and interpret information displayed on a computer screen.
4. Employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
5. This role occasionally requires the employee to lift light objects up to 25 pounds.

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