The Director of Policy & Government Affairs plans, manages, and implements the Association's policy, government affairs, and advocacy programs, representing and elevating the Association's presence before state and federal legislative and administrative bodies within the health and healthcare sectors in Washington. With support from the CEO, creates and implements a comprehensive, year-round policy, government affairs and advocacy strategy that increases the Association's presence with state and federal leaders, through oversight of all efforts related to advocacy, community organizing, research, and policy analysis initiatives.