Senior Director of Government Relations (Washington) Job at National Indian Health Board, Washington DC

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  • National Indian Health Board
  • Washington DC

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$185,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Government Relations is responsible for providing strategic leadership in advancing the organization’s legislative, regulatory and policy objectives. The Senior Director of GR will lead the Government Relations department and manage advocacy strategies to align with NIHB’s mission. This position will collaborate with internal teams, government agencies, Tribal leaders, and other external stakeholders to shape policy decisions that impact Tribal health and related public policy matters. This position will also provide high-level advice and support to executive leadership and the board, ensuring the alignment of advocacy efforts with the organization’s goals and values. The Senior Director reports to the CEO, it’s full-time and based in Washington, DC.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Department Leadership:

  • Lead, mentor, and support the Directors and staff in the Government Relations department.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of team structure, team goals and performance metrics.
  • Work with the Development Department to cultivate support for our policy and advocacy work.
  • Colead collaboration among NIHB’s departments in Public Health, Development, Operations, and Communications, with Government Relations.
  • Develop and manage budgets for the department and policy projects.
  • Manage all department grants and cooperative agreements.
  • Develop meaningful policyfocused relationships with Area Indian Health Boards and external Tribal/nonTribal partners.

Strategic Advocacy and Policy Development:

  • Design and implement organization’s government relations strategies to influence public policy and regulatory outcomes in alignment with organization’s goals and objectives and promotes Tribal health priorities.
  • Collaborate with member organizations and key stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify and prioritize key legislative and administrative policy issues impacting Tribal health and formulate strategies to address them.
  • Lead the preparation and dissemination of reports, testimonies, public comments, and other materials addressing the NIHB’s priority policy issues
  • Oversee all Government Relations Technical Assistance, Capacity Building, and Outreach and Education initiatives.
  • Lead the development of NIHB’s legislative and policy agenda, policy positions, advocacy materials, and strategic communications to support the organization’s objectives.

Legislative and Regulatory Engagement:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Congress, Administration officials, Indian Health Service leadership, and regulatory agencies and represent the organization’s interests on Capitol Hill and with the Executive Branch.
  • Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments, providing timely updates and recommendations to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
  • Represent the organization in meetings, hearings, and other forums related to policy and regulatory matters.

Coalition Building:

  • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and coalitions with member organizations, Tribes, and other advocacy groups to advance shared policy goals.
  • Coordinate joint advocacy efforts and leverage collective resources to enhance the organization’s impact.
  • Serve on public and private external bodies such as coalitions, boards, and steering committees.

Strategic Communication:

  • Work with the Communications Department to develop and execute communication strategies to convey the organization’s policy positions and advocacy efforts to Tribes, members, media, and the public.
  • Direct the development of briefing materials, testimony, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Monotoring and Reporting:

  • Track and report on the progress of legislative and regulatory initiatives, assessing their impact on Indian health.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors on advocacy activities and outcomes.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Law, or a related field; Master’s or advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 810 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative advocacy, with a strong track record of success in a nonprofit environment.
  • At least five years of leadership and management experience with direct responsibility for organizational government relations operations and crossdepartmental collaboration
  • Demonstrated experience in federal, state, or Tribal government relations.
  • Strong understanding of policy processes, particularly as it relates to Indian Country.
  • Indepth knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process with experience engaging with federal agencies (e.g., IHS, HHS, CMS, HRSA), Tribal leaders, and Congressional staff on matters impacting Tribal communities.
  • Proven track record in developing and executing organizational strategies that advance missiondriven goals, particularly within the Tribal health, public policy, or nonprofit sectors.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate highlevel vision into actionable, measurable plans that drive impact and align with the organization’s priorities and values.
  • Experience managing complex, crossfunctional initiatives that support longterm sustainability, advocacy, and service delivery.
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Executive

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Non-profit Organizations

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