Job Level:                    Senior Staff Jobs

Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA), the national association representing primary healthcare distributors, is seeking a Senior Vice President, Government Affairs.  This fast-paced organization seeks an experienced leader to provide strategic direction and management for all state and federal legislative, regulatory, public policy and political activities.  Sets strategic direction for industry's advocacy agenda and makes recommendations to President/CEO and Board of Directors.  This position manages four direct reports and reports to the President and CEO.

Job Description:         Successful candidate will:

• Develop legislative and regulatory strategies to affect outcomes on priority issues.
• Establish key contacts and maintain diverse relationships with Members of Congress, congressional committees, Hill staff and Executive branch officials to provide for the timely and effective exchange of information regarding issues of concern to HDMA and its members.
• Establish and maintain relationships with peer association executives to assure timely communication of information/intelligence and to coordinate legislative and regulatory activities when possible.
• Leads and manages the Government and Public Policy Council, HDMA PAC, and oversees other legislative/regulatory committees/task forces.
• Develops and manages annual budget for the Government Affairs department.

Qualifications: 

• College degree (BS), JD preferred, with at least ten years progressively responsible experience in healthcare or association management, with a keen understanding of the political process.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Advanced critical analysis skills; strong leadership skills for task prioritization and driving results.
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources, skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.

Contact:          HDMA is located in Arlington, VA and is metro-accessible.  We provide competitive benefits, including a generous 401K match and transportation fringe benefit.  Please forward your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to HRQ72@hdmanet.org.