MS Policy & Access Director — Remote Leadership

National Multiple Sclerosis Society; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k Retirement Savings Plan with SocI

Commuter Benefit Plan

Job summary

The National MS Society is seeking a Director, Government Affairs & Access to MS Care to lead a coordinated, multi-state advocacy program and align state efforts with federal priorities. You will supervise regional teams, set performance expectations, and drive collaboration across Advocacy and Access to MS Care to maximize mission impact.

This role requires translating policy opportunities into actionable state plans, tracking lobbying activity, developing KPIs, and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, lobbying, healthcare policy, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of people leadership experience, including supervision, coaching, and performance management responsibilities.
• Experience developing and implementing advocacy strategies across multiple states or regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional Government Affairs & Access to MS Care teams.
• Coordinate federal, state, and healthcare access advocacy strategies.
• Track lobbying activities, coalition participation, and outcomes.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to measure advocacy impact.
• Ensure compliance with lobbying disclosure requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Law, Communications, or a related field

Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Political Science, Law, or a related field

Job description

The National MS Society is seeking a Director, Government Affairs & Access to MS Care to lead a coordinated, multi-state advocacy program and align state efforts with federal priorities. You will supervise regional teams, set performance expectations, and drive collaboration across Advocacy and Access to MS Care to maximize mission impact.

This role requires translating policy opportunities into actionable state plans, tracking lobbying activity, developing KPIs, and ensuring compliance.