Associate Director, Government Affairs

Living the vision of "Advancing the business of healthcare today for a better tomorrow," Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) works to perpetuate success throughout the healthcare industry as the premier association for professionals who lead medical practices. Since 1926, through data, people, insights, and advocacy, MGMA empowers medical group practices to innovate and create meaningful change in healthcare. We believe the future is what you make it, and we’re here to support the people who are ready to make the world a better place. Tomorrow will be remarkable because MGMA is here to help. 

 MGMA is looking for an Associate Director of Government Affairs to join our Washington D.C./hybrid team. 

The Associate Director, Government Affairs is responsible for lobbying both United States Congress and the Administration on behalf of Association interests and works with stakeholders, including specialty societies to further Association advocacy goals. This position also oversees a number of federal health policy issues specific to the business, operational, and overall healthcare policy interests of medical group practices in the United States.

Essential Functions:

• Advocates on behalf of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) interests with Congress and the federal administration. 
• Proactively identifies federal policy issues impacting MGMA members in the areas such as the Medicare physician fee schedule.
• Build relationships and work with external stakeholders such as medical specialty societies to further Association advocacy goals. Analyzes regulations and legislation pertaining to medical group practices to identify areas of concern to members and drafts comment letters to CMS, HHS, and other relevant agencies.
• Creates educational tools, articles, and letters to inform MGMA members and Congress of the impacts of federal regulations and legislation on medical practices.
• Presents on advocacy/policy issues at MGMA national and state conferences as well as internal constituencies (Government Affairs Committee).
• Represents the Government Affairs department with external stakeholders, and on internal MGMA workgroups and cross-departmental collaborative initiatives. 
• Other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the organization.

Supervisory duties:

• None.

 Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong knowledge of physician healthcare policy issues and provider practice operations.
• Deep understanding of political process, including legislative and regulatory processes. 
• Strong speaking, writing, and presentation skills. 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and respond to unpredictable daily requests.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to understand complex regulations and legislation.
• Ability to respond calmly to stressful and sensitive situations. 
• Strong understanding of federal legislative and regulatory healthcare issues and how they may affect our members and the Association’s positioning.
• Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of MGMA’s mission, vision, and values.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in political science or related field is required. 
• A Master’s degree preferred. 
• Juris Doctorate degree preferred.

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in government, advocacy, and/or health policy is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

MGMA prides itself on providing team members with an inclusive work environment and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and both short- and long-term disability. We invest in our employees' growth with a 401(k) plan featuring company match, profit-sharing, and professional development opportunities. We prioritize work-life balance through a hybrid work schedule, an employee assistance program, and a generous time off package, which includes three weeks of vacation, 80 hours of sick time, and 11 paid holidays. From a flexible spending account and on-site fitness center to volunteer opportunities and tuition assistance, MGMA is committed to giving employees a well-rounded and gratifying employment experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experience, and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law. 

MGMA does not engage in immigration sponsorship.

The application deadline is May 31, 2025. This may be extended in the event that additional time is necessary to receive a sufficient amount of qualified candidates.