Director Government Affairs

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Occasional onsite in Wilmington, DE

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director Government Affairs to lead government relations across a regional market, advising on policy, regulatory matters, and aligning advocacy with business strategy. This senior role will build relationships with government officials, external stakeholders, and advocacy groups while shaping positions on issues affecting products and strategic initiatives.

The role is remote within the US with occasional onsite requirements and requires a strong track record in public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Health Administration, Pre-Law, Public Policy Analysis, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in a legal, lobbyist, or government affairs role.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Master's degree in Public Policy Analysis or Health Administration preferred.
• Experience in the hospital, healthcare insurance, or healthcare industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the government relations function for a specific regional market.
• Cultivate relationships with government officials and stakeholders to advance organizational objectives.
• Provide policy and regulatory advice to support products and strategic initiatives.
• Track and analyze legislation and regulations impacting the organization.
• Craft responses to public policy and legislative initiatives at the state and federal levels.
• Manage external lobbying efforts to advance the organization's agenda.
• Develop communication tools to effectively convey the organization's positions on legislative matters.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy

Regulatory affairs

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science or related field

Master's degree in Public Policy Analysis or Health Administration

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director Government Affairs to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This leader will own government relations strategy for a regional market and serve as a key advisor on policy, regulatory, and legislative matters. The role will build influential relationships with government officials, external stakeholders, and advocacy groups while helping shape enterprise positions on issues that affect products and strategic initiatives. It is well suited for a seasoned government affairs leader who can balance public policy engagement, advocacy execution, and cross‑functional business partnership.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the government relations function for a specific regional market
• Cultivate relationships with government officials and stakeholders to advance organizational objectives
• Provide policy and regulatory advice to support products and strategic initiatives
• Track and analyze legislation and regulations impacting the organization
• Craft responses to public policy and legislative initiatives at the state and federal levels
• Manage external lobbying efforts to advance the organization's agenda
• Develop communication tools to effectively convey the organization's positions on legislative matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Health Administration, Pre-Law, Public Policy Analysis, or a related field
• 7 years of experience in a legal, lobbyist, or government affairs role
• 5 years of leadership or management experience
• Master's degree in Public Policy Analysis or Health Administration preferred
• Experience in the hospital, healthcare insurance, or healthcare industry preferred

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with occasional onsite requirements in Wilmington, DE
• Opportunities for professional development and coaching
• Engagement with key stakeholders and external advocacy groups
• Involvement in strategic decision-making processes at the enterprise level

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.