Government Affairs Lead, Public Sector
InterSystemsVienna, Virginia, United States · Posted 6 months agoDescription
InterSystems technology powers some of the world’s most mission-critical applications, managing over one billion patient records globally. The Government Affairs role is responsible for shaping public policy and legislation, building relationships with government stakeholders, and ensuring our business strategy aligns with evolving healthcare and data interoperability policies.
This role serves as a strategic bridge between public sector policy and sales and marketing to support growth while advancing policies that improve patient outcomes and systems efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze federal healthcare policy, legislation, and regulatory developments affecting health IT, data interoperability and privacy.
- Develop and execute government affairs strategies that support the InterSystems Public Sector business objectives.
- Advocate for policies that enable adoption of software solutions through direct engagement with policymakers, regulators, and staff.
- Draft policy positions, comment letters, testimony, and briefing materials.
- Assist with influencing public policy and providing input with proposed and existing legislation.
- Build and maintain relationships with Congressional leadership and key staff.
- Coordinate executive participation in Congressional meetings, hearings, and industry events.
- Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for internal teams.
- Track emerging policy trends and assess risks and opportunities for the business.
- Ensure compliance with lobbying, ethics and disclosure requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 5–10+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, healthcare policy, or regulatory affairs.
- Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and health technology policy landscape.
- Experience engaging with federal and/or state policymakers and regulatory agencies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience using AI-assisted tools (e.g. copilots, summarisation tools, or chatbots) with an ability to critically evaluate and verify AI-generated outputs
- Demonstrated ability to learn, evaluate, adapt to, propose and implement AI-augmented workflows in order to continually enhance your own, and the team’s productivity
Regional Benefits
- Comprehensive health/dental insurance plans through BCBS
- Generous PTO
- Performance bonus
- 401K Plan w/company profit sharing
- Continued Learning/Tuition Assistance
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.
Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.
The company also provides generous employee benefits including:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
This position may be eligible for sales incentives based on certain sales goals, achievements, and results. While sales incentives, if any, vary they generally will result in payment of 15% to 25% of base pay, assuming on-target achievement.
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
AI Disclaimer
InterSystems may use AI tools for its internal operations including administrative tasks during recruitment (e.g., organizing candidate information). InterSystems’ approach to AI is guided by the InterSystems Responsible AI Guidelines. AI is not used to make or influence hiring decisions. All decisions are made by InterSystems employees.
Candidates may use AI for CV or interview preparation, provided materials are truthful and reflect their own experience. AI tools and third-party transcription services must not be used during interviews or assessments.
Please note that the use of wearable technology, including any AI-related tools or other technology-connected devices (such as META or Google smart glasses and/or wearables, and/or any similar devices), is strictly prohibited during the interview and screening process with InterSystems. Any applicant who requires a wearable device or any type of technology support during the interview process as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or applicable state or country laws and regulations must contact the InterSystems Human Resources Department prior to attending or participating in any interview or screening process.
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