$120K - 180K a year
Advocate for Virta by influencing health policy and regulations, manage external lobbying partners, and collaborate internally to align government affairs with business growth.
10+ years professional experience with 4+ in government relations or health policy, deep knowledge of federal health programs and regulatory processes, proven advocacy and relationship-building skills, compliance with lobbying rules, and willingness to be Washington, DC based.
Description: • Advocate for Virta by promoting policies and regulations that support access to Virta through Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, and other public programs. • Build relationships with policymakers: Establish trust and influence with senior policymakers, staff, and leaders within the current executive administration. • Inform go-to-market strategy: Provide timely updates and insights on federal and state regulatory, legal, and administrative changes that impact Virta’s sales and contracting strategies with both commercial and government health plans. • Maintain compliance with federal and state lobbying regulations, ensuring all activities adhere to relevant rules. • Manage external partners: Select, manage, and optimize external lobbying agencies to advance Virta’s policy priorities. • Collaborate internally: Partner with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success teams to align government affairs activities with Virta’s growth strategy. Requirements: • 10+ years of professional experience with 4 or more in government relations, health policy, or related fields. • Deep knowledge of federal health programs (Medicare, Medicaid, VA) and the regulatory and legislative processes that govern them. • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, and senior staff. • Proven track record advocating for healthcare-related policy or regulatory change. • Strong communication and influencing skills, with ability to represent Virta externally at the highest levels. • Experience managing compliance with lobbying regulations. • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and align external policy strategy with internal business needs. • Willingness to be based in Washington, DC, given the centrality of federal policymaking. Benefits: • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus
This job posting was last updated on 10/7/2025