4 Health Policy jobs in Crawfordville

**Company Description**
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that-our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK Brands.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
**Job Description**
Western Digital is seeking a Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy to build an impactful government relations program and team to advance the company's public policy agenda and represent the company's interests on government policy at the federal, state and local level. Based in Washington, D.C., this is an opportunity to establish, grow and lead the company's presence in Washington, D.C. and a global team. The Vice President will develop and execute strategies to build Western Digital's visibility among government and public policy stakeholders, promote its public policy priorities, and shape public dialogue on critical business and technology issues in the data storage industry. A successful candidate will have proven management, leadership and communication skills, as well as strong, high-level relationships with policymakers and officials in Washington, D.C. The position will report to the Vice President, Government Affairs, Securities and Corporate Governance.
**Responsibilities**
+ Lead and grow a corporate government relations function and team
+ Build Western Digital's presence in Washington, D.C. to develop its brand in the policy and political spheres as a thought leader on issues impacting the company and industry
+ Develop, execute, and promote government relations strategies, outreach and advocacy capabilities in Washington, D.C. and in those countries or jurisdictions where the company has strategic interests
+ Assist in the development and adoption of legislation and regulations in line with company and industry interests
+ Establish trusted relationships with key business partners across the company to help identify and inform advocacy priorities and objectives
+ Establish, leverage and maintain relationships with government officials, industry groups, public policy organizations, think tanks, and other stakeholders to support Western Digital's business objectives
+ Work cross functionally across all aspects of the business to understand and identify legislative, regulatory and policy risks and opportunities to the business and execute strategies to manage those risks and capitalize on potential opportunities
+ Develop expertise on a wide variety of legislative, regulatory and policy issues impacting Western Digital's business and timely advise senior executives on such developments and impacts
+ Facilitate senior executives' preparation for meetings with government and industry stakeholders and attend such meetings, as necessary
+ Identify key hearings, conferences and industry organizations and contribute to Western Digital's informed and active participation to establish the company as a thought leader in policy debates affecting the company's business and interests
+ Prepare various policy materials for internal and external use with stakeholders, including position statements, reports, updates, briefing packages and talking points
+ Manage correspondence with government officials and policy stakeholders to ensure it is consistent with Western Digital's positions on key issues
+ In close cooperation with legal counsel and the Ethics & Compliance team, identify and create policies and procedures related to government interaction and political activities to create awareness of requirements and support compliance
+ Manage lobbyists, consultants and the government affairs budget
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in law, government, public policy or related field
+ 15+ years of experience in government affairs, including experience in a multinational corporate government affairs department
+ Congressional, agency and/or White House experience preferred, with strong bipartisan House and Senate relationships with leadership and committees
+ Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, agencies and other government leaders
+ Significant knowledge and understanding of federal legislative and regulatory processes, legislative and executive policymaking processes, and policy developments impacting the data storage industry
+ Proven ability to set the direction and strategy for a government affairs function and to develop and execute strategy and innovative solutions
+ Demonstrated ability to incorporate public policy with business strategy and propose practical business solutions, including creating opportunities to advance corporate objectives and grow revenue
+ Experience working for a technology company or experience in the data storage industry, particularly in the policy area, is preferred
+ Demonstrated experience building and managing a high-performance and collaborative team
+ Detail-oriented, self-initiating, well-organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and independently
+ Strong project management skills necessary to lead cross-functional projects and drive them to completion effectively and timely
+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and translate complex and potentially technical concepts into simple, but effective statements for internal and external stakeholders
+ Committed to growth mindset and continuous improvement
+ Understanding of compliance laws regulating political activities
+ Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company, including senior executives and the Board of Directors and ability to influence/persuade external stakeholders
+ Strong sense of ownership and accountability in managing functional objectives, staff, and internal and external stakeholders
**Additional Information**
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ( " poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here ( .
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.
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**Compensation & Benefits Details**
+ An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
+ The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
+ You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
+ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
+ Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

We are seeking a Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs to lead our U.S. federal government engagement in Washington, DC. This position reports to the Vice President, Government Affairs & Public Policy, within the Corporate Affairs function.
As the strategic leader, and a member of the Government Affairs Leadership Team, the Senior Director of the Federal Government Affairs will play an integral role in developing and implementing coordinated federal advocacy strategies with policy makers and officials on issues that impact Otsuka and the patients we seek to support. The Senior Director will steer an increasingly active federal government affairs operation, ensuring that both Otsuka's enterprise business and therapeutic interests, and the U.S.-based innovation ecosystem, are provisioned for in a multitude of public policy, legislative, and regulatory regimes and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the strategic leader of the Federal Government Affairs function within Government Affairs, setting a vision for the operation and managing resources to achieve policy, legislative, regulatory, and reputational goals that support core enterprise and therapeutic objectives.
Develop and lead outreach, relations, and collaboration with federal lawmaker, agency officials, and relevant partner organizations.
Collaborate across Government Affairs & Public Policy and Corporate Affairs to advance enterprise, therapeutic, and brand objectives.
Work with other relevant internal stakeholders (e.g., Brand Teams, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Legal, Clinical) to help anticipate, analyze, plan, and respond to an evolving political environment, incorporating opportunities and risks into brand and corporate goals.
Serve as lobbyist on key issues including patient access, coverage and reimbursement, intellectual property, regulatory pathways and approval processes, and data technology/AI
Work with internal partners to identify third party allies and opportunities to partner with organizations that are aligned with Otsuka's public policy objectives.
Manage a highly capable team of external legislative and public affairs consultants.
Assist in shaping corporate messaging that is used with external stakeholders and policymakers and develop materials in support of policy positions.
Lead through external organizations and trade associations engaged in public policy and government affairs activities, particularly PhRMA.
Contribute to the management of the federal political action committee and the grassroots political program.
Ensure all activities are following Otsuka policy, regulatory, and legal obligations.
Team Leadership & Accountability
Sets clear objectives for direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals and priorities.
Demonstrates agility by reprioritizing tasks as needed and fostering an environment where information is communicated effectively, and decisions are made swiftly.
Contributes leadership in the development of annual objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and ensure they alignment with the broader strategic plans across GAPP, Corporate Affairs, and Otsuka.
Drives results through effective delegation and collaboration, empowering the team to achieve success.
Facilitates strong communication channels within the team and across the Government Affairs and Corporate Affairs functions to promote cohesive collaboration.
Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities to direct reports, fostering growth and high performance.
Cultivates strong working relationships within the team and across the business matrix, promoting partnership and collaboration across functions.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Preferred: advanced degree in political science, health policy, law, business, health sciences or any other related field.
10+ years of experience within Congress, policy advocacy organization, or in a biopharma corporation or government relations consulting firm.
Strong understanding of US healthcare system and regulatory environment is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and US policymakers.
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively influence internal and external stakeholders.
Capable of interfacing successfully with senior executives.
**Competencies**
**Accountability for Results -** Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
**Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving -** Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
**Patient & Customer Centricity -** Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
**Impactful Communication -** Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
**Respectful Collaboration -** Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
**Empowered Development -** Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Minimum $225,490.00 - Maximum $337,180.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.
**Company benefits** : Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; .
**Disclaimer:**
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
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**Overview**
GovCIO is currently hiring for a Communications, Policy and Data Analyst to support program management, tasking execution, strategic planning, policy review, metrics generation and reporting activities at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This role will be responsible for providing support to a unit specific data that executes numerous data analytics productions and executive tasking responses on a daily basis. This position is fully remote and available to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS) but there is ability to work in person in DC on an as-needed basis.
**Responsibilities**
+ Provide data anlysis and communications support on an array of activities including , drafting responses to congressional correspondence, requests for information, unit specific taskings and documentation for senior leadership.
+ Build and maintain collaborative and strategic relationships with federal law enforcement managers and subject matter experts.
+ Quickly analyze, interpret, and convey complex and technical mission-related policies, procedures, and programs using clear and succinct language.
+ Track and report the progress of fluid and high-profile written tasks, subtasks, and reports.
+ Assist clients and team members with ad hoc requests including research, process improvement, and a variety of fast-moving special projects.
+ Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, such as mission leadership, external organizations, and other internal program teams to collect and compile information to ensure timely responses to requests and ad hoc assignments.
+ Facilitate the needs, issues, and challenges faced by the clients; perform gap analysis and recommend solutions.
+ Support to cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
+ Develop, gather and disseminate information and documentation among both customers and external stakeholders in support of the program.
**Qualifications**
**Required Skills and Experience:**
+ Bachelors with 5+ years of work experience (or commensurate experience)
+ Experience working in a dynamic, quick turn US government environment
**Clearance Required:** Ability to attain and maintain DHS clearance (US citizenship required)
**Preferred Skills and Experience:**
+ Ability to translate mission needs into tactical execution of visual artifacts, reports, taskings and overall policy analysis.
+ Excellent oral communication skills.
+ Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
+ Ability to work independently in an extremely fast-paced environment.
+ Ability to foster collaborative relationships with other team and external stakeholders.
+ Be flexible to change direction on a moment's notice while also tracking/executing tasks in progress.
+ Ability to think "outside of the box" while communicating or dealing with a variety of situations.
+ Possess clear understanding of the activities, roles, and responsibilities on large scale projects.
**Company Overview**
GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.
But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?
**What You Can Expect**
**Interview & Hiring Process**
If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you canexpect:
+ During the Interview Process
+ Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
+ Camera must be on
+ A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
+ During the Hiring Process
+ Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
+ Background check, to include:
+ Criminal history (past 7 years)
+ Verification of your highest level of education
+ Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
**Employee Perks**
At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Corporate Discounts
+ Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
+ Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
+ Referral Bonus Program
+ Internal Mobility Program
+ Pet Insurance
+ Flexible Work Environment
*Available to full-time employees
Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.
**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.
**Posted Pay Range**
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
**Posted Salary Range**
USD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.
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**ID** _2025-6150_
**Category** _Information Technology_
**Position Type** _Full-Time_