Director of Government Affairs

Epic; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based compensation

Annual raises and bonuses

Stock grants

Job summary

Epic is seeking an experienced advocacy professional to represent the company in Washington, D.C., focusing on healthcare technology legislation. The role, based in Madison, WI, involves developing relations with federal policymakers and advancing innovative healthcare policies.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 6 years of relevant experience in government relations. The position requires occasional travel and emphasizes a strong record of professional success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in government relations or advocacy.
• History of academic and professional success.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of working days.

Responsibilities

• Drive congressional advocacy on healthcare issues.
• Develop government relations strategies to advance pro-innovation policies.
• Build and sustain relationships with federal policymakers.

Skills

Government relations

Healthcare technology

Legislative advocacy

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or greater

Job description

Position Overview

Please note that this position is based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

Drive congressional advocacy on issues that shape the future of healthcare. Represent Epic before federal policy makers and serve as a key voice on legislative issues affecting healthcare technology. Develop government relations strategies that advance pro‑innovation policies that put the patient at the heart of healthcare and help providers succeed in an evolving regulatory environment. Primary focus will be federal affairs, building and sustaining relationships across the House and Senate while partnering with government affairs teams at health systems, hospital associations, and other key healthcare stakeholders to drive aligned, high‑impact initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or greater (any major)
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• A history of academic and professional success
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of working days
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Relocation to the Madison, WI area (reimbursed)
• COVID-19 vaccination

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career, and your merit‑based compensation will reflect the impact your work has on the company and our customers. You'll also be eligible for annual raises and bonuses, as well as stock grants, which give you an even greater stake in the success of Epic and our customers.

EEO Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we know that inclusive teams design software that supports the delivery of quality care for all patients, so diversity, equity, and inclusion are written into our principles. Please see our full non‑discrimination statement at https://careers.epic.com/EEO.