Director, Government Affairs & Policy

Datavant is a data platform company for healthcare whose products and solutions enable organizations to move and connect data securely. Datavant has a network of networks consisting of thousands of organizations, more than 70,000 hospitals and clinics, 70% of the 100 largest health systems, and an ecosystem of 500+ real-world data partners.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a highly collaborative, remote-friendly team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. We invest in our people and believe in hiring for high-potential and humble individuals who can rapidly grow their responsibilities as the company scales. Datavant is a distributed, remote-first team, and we empower Datavanters to shape their working environment in a way that suits their needs.

Role Summary 

We are seeking a Director of Government Affairs & Policy to inform, shape, and execute Datavant's strategies with respect to state and federal regulatory and policy initiatives. This role will translate complex regulatory and policy proposals into actionable business opportunities (or risks) while advancing Datavant's interests through industry engagement and position development. The important role requires a unique blend of regulatory expertise, strategic thinking, industry knowledge, and business acumen to drive growth and ensure compliance in a rapidly evolving healthcare technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Policy Leadership and Regulatory Advisory

• Lead complex, multi-workstream initiatives involving regulatory analysis, stakeholder engagement, and product strategy development

• Monitor and critically evaluate emerging legislation, regulations, and industry initiatives affecting Datavant, its products and services, and its diverse customers across the healthcare ecosystem

• Develop comprehensive project plans and drive execution of the company's government affairs strategy in partnership with our lobbying group

• Develop and articulate policy positions that align with Datavant's business interests and product capabilities

• Create and maintain a "regulatory playbook" that standardizes approaches to regulatory requirements and guides product teams in consistent execution

• Lead the analysis and interpretation of regulatory frameworks that influence customer needs

• Translate complex regulatory requirements into functional product and service specifications

Industry Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Author white papers, public comments, and policy materials to influence government and industry stakeholders

• Represent Datavant in industry trade associations and policy workgroups

• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies across multiple industry segments

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including policy and government affairs leaders at Datavant’s customers and strategic partners

• Contribute thought leadership to advance Datavant's position in the healthcare technology sector

• Develop and deliver educational content on regulatory trends and requirements for customers, staff, and leadership

Product and Business Strategy

• Partner with business leads, security, and product teams to identify opportunities and risks created by new policy proposals and regulatory requirements

• Define customer needs arising from regulatory changes and align them with Datavant's product capabilities

• Build feedback loops between executive leadership, product and technology teams, got-to-market, and policymakers to inform strategy

• Support the identification of new market opportunities driven by policy changes

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory considerations are integrated into product and service development

Support Compliance-by-Design

• Support the design and implementation of compliance programs related to key policy frameworks and regulations

• Partner with legal and compliance teams to proactively share policy developments and regulatory requirements, and help develop and maintain relevant policies and procedures

• Manage the daily operations of our Political Action Committee including budget, receipts, contributions, and records

• Support compliance with all federal rules, guidelines, and laws working directly with internal and external vendors and consultants for company-wide political activity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required

• 8+ years of experience in healthcare government and  regulatory affairs, policy development, or related field

• Adept at managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives

• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, privacy, and interoperability regulations

• Proven track record of translating regulatory requirements into insights and business strategies

• Detail-oriented with a proven track record in project management

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex regulatory scenarios

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking experience

• Demonstrated success in building relationships with industry stakeholders

• Experience working with product, software engineering, and technology teams

Desired Qualifications

• JD or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, Health Policy)

• Previous experience in health information technology, health information interoperability, or digital health

• Recent published works or presentations in healthcare policy or regulatory affairs

• Experience with state or federal government relations or public policy development

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges for this position are developed with the support of benchmarks and industry best practices. 

We’re building a high-growth, high-autonomy culture. We rely less on job titles and more on cultivating an environment where anyone can contribute, the best ideas win, and personal growth is driven by expanding impact. The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job. The estimated salary range for this role is  $173,000-$220,000.

At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your responses will be anonymous and used to help us identify areas of improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual responses. In fact, we aren’t even able to see if you’ve responded or not.) Responding is your choice and it will not be used in any way in our hiring process.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.