Director of Government Affairs

Epic Systems Corporation; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Annual raises and bonuses

Sabbatical after five years

Job summary

Epic Systems Corporation, located in Verona, Wisconsin, is seeking a Government Relations Manager to advocate for healthcare technology before federal policymakers. The role involves developing strategies that align with innovative healthcare legislation and building strong relationships across the House and Senate.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and be willing to travel. Epic offers a supportive work environment and excellent benefits, including health coverage and a four-week sabbatical after five years.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in government relations or related fields.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Drive congressional advocacy on healthcare issues.
• Develop government relations strategies.
• Build relationships with federal policy makers.
• Partner with healthcare stakeholders.

Skills

Government relations strategy

Legislative advocacy

Relationship building

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree or greater

Job description

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. You will 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. Your 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.

Live affordably in a city known for its rising tech talent.

Epic is located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, the second fastest growing market for tech talent in the United States and home to the state capital and the University of Wisconsin. Madison, a city surrounded by water, has received accolades for being the greenest city in America, the best city for renters, the fittest city in America, and the third best metro in the US for young professionals.

More than just important work.

Our uniquely themed campus was designed to heighten your ability to get stuff done in your office, a conference room, or by the fireplace in a comfy chair. All meals are restaurant‑quality but cost only a few dollars, and they’re prepared by a team comprised of kitchen talent from restaurants around the country. And, after five years here, you’ll earn a four‑week sabbatical anywhere in the world. Staff have kayaked in Patagonia, attended a Beyoncé concert in Ireland, built a library in Tanzania, and run a marathon in Antarctica.

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. Healthcare is global, and building the best ideas from around the world into Epic software is a point of pride. 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.

Requirements

• 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)