Director of Federal Government Affairs

Epic Systems Corporation; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Annual raises and bonuses

Stock grants

Job summary

Epic in Sheboygan, WI, seeks a Congressional Advocate to drive advocacy on healthcare issues. This role requires federal relationship building and a strong background in government relations strategies. With at least 6 years of experience, you will help shape policies to improve healthcare technology.

Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and be willing to relocate to Madison, WI. Comprehensive benefits and financial relocation assistance are provided, alongside merit-based compensation and stock grants.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in healthcare or policy advocacy.
• 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.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advocacy on healthcare issues

Government relations strategies

Relationship building with federal policymakers

Knowledge of healthcare technology

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.