Director/Senior Director, Federal Advocacy

Position Overview:

• Identifying and analyzing political and legislative issues that may impact the organization
• Developing and executing advocacy strategies to promote the organization's interests and goals
• Establishing relationships and building networks with key lawmakers, policymakers, and stakeholders 
• Monitoring and tracking legislative activity and proposing policy changes that align with the organization's interests 
• Preparing and presenting written and oral testimony and briefing materials to legislators, government officials, and other stakeholders
• Managing and coordinating lobbyist contracts, budgets, and reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Law, or related field 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in government or lobbying, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience preferred 
• Strong knowledge of the legislative process and the political landscape 
• Proven track record of successfully advocating for policy changes and achieving legislative goals 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders 
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify and prioritize issues and opportunities 

Key Attributes

• Strategic, entrepreneurial approach to developing advocacy solutions 
• Strong writing that communicates clearly and persuasively on advocacy issues 
• Ability to translate complex material into a form that is accessible to policymakers and lay stakeholders 
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills 
• Exhibits the highest level of reasoned judgment, discretion, and integrity. Integrity is our defining characteristic at Phlow 
• Collaborates with others to achieve shared objectives. At Phlow, we are focused on working together, accepting feedback, and making it about results 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, continuous learning environment; iterating and learning as a team 
• Steadfastly pursues excellence in execution 
• Servant leader 

Physical Requirements

• Constantly required to see to utilize computer screens and monitors to perform job duties including reading & writing, as well as when presenting information and communicating with others.
• Frequently required to talk or hear to communicate with employees, candidates, vendors, and others, including presenting information in front of groups.
• Frequently required to reach with arms and hands performing repetitive motions and using finger dexterity to work primarily at a computer keyboard and with a mouse.
• Frequently required to sit, and frequently required to stand or walk to move around primarily in an office environment 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.