Capitol Hill Director, Federal Government Affairs

Edwards Lifesciences; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 159,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards in Washington, DC is hiring a Director, Government Affairs to lead federal advocacy on Capitol Hill. You will execute lobbying strategies, represent Edwards before Members of Congress and staff, and coordinate with policy experts to advance company priorities in healthcare, FDA, Medicare, and tax policy.

This on-site role requires deep government affairs experience, bipartisan relationship-building, and strict compliance with lobbying rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years with a Bachelor's degree or 10 years with a Master's in federal government affairs or related Washington role.
• Experience as a registered federal lobbyist preferred.
• Ability to build bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress and staff.

Responsibilities

• Execute federal legislative and advocacy strategies through direct engagement with Congress.
• Represent Edwards on Capitol Hill before Members, staff, and stakeholders.
• Communicate policy positions clearly and persuasively to committees and offices.
• Develop relationships with congressional offices relevant to healthcare, Medicare, FDA, and policy priorities.
• Monitor congressional activity and provide timely political intelligence.

Skills

Bipartisan relationship building

Strong communication

Political judgment

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, government, business, healthcare, or related field

Job description

Edwards in Washington, DC is hiring a Director, Government Affairs to lead federal advocacy on Capitol Hill. You will execute lobbying strategies, represent Edwards before Members of Congress and staff, and coordinate with policy experts to advance company priorities in healthcare, FDA, Medicare, and tax policy.

This on-site role requires deep government affairs experience, bipartisan relationship-building, and strict compliance with lobbying rules.