Job description
Propelus delivers trusted and accurate healthcare compliance solutions, ensuring workforce requirements are met, fostering safety and supporting communities through seamless connectivity between professionals, employers, regulators, agencies, and associations.
We ensure our nation’s healthcare workforce is healthy, safe, and compliant to work. Learn why Propelus is trusted by 5+ million professionals:
https://propelus.com/.
Propelus is seeking a proactive and strategic Government Relations Manager to support our engagement with government agencies, legislators, regulatory bodies, professional associations, and other key stakeholders. This individual will help shape policies aligned with Propelus’s mission and business objectives, contribute to the development and execution of policy strategies, monitor and analyze regulatory developments, lead grassroots initiatives, and strengthen relationships with state professional associations to enhance our visibility and influence. This position reports to and works closely with the Vice President of External Affairs & Government Relations.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Monitoring & Analysis: Track and analyze regulatory developments that impact Propelus’s business, customers, and industry, particularly in areas like professional licensure, continuing education, healthcare workforce development and data interoperability.
Advocacy Strategy: Develop and implement government affairs grass roots and digital mobilization strategies that align with company goals and promote favorable policy outcomes.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with state professional associations, coalitions, individual professional advocates and other key stakeholders.
Regulatory Engagement: Collaborate with regulatory boards and agencies to support business strategies as needed.
Coalition Building: Represent Propelus in relevant industry groups, policy forums, and associations to advance shared interests and build advocates.
Internal Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to align strategies with business priorities.
Briefings & Communications: Prepare and assist with policy briefs, position papers, talking points, and legislative summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
5–7+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, legislative affairs, or a related discipline.
In-depth knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, including rulemaking, at both state and federal levels.
Proven track record in mobilizing individual advocates to support legislation and managing grassroots campaigns—experience in professional licensure, workforce development, or health sectors is highly preferred.
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, initiative, and consistent follow-through.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking abilities with a strong grasp of complex concepts.
Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and writing skills.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as required.
Valued Experience:
Former senior-level legislative staff member or seasoned government relations professional.
Demonstrated experience working with or on behalf of professional licensure boards, state agencies, or healthcare organizations in a government relations capacity.
Strong familiarity with emerging issues in professional development, continuing education, regulatory compliance, and workforce regulation.
Benefits and Perks for Propelus employees located in the US include but are not limited to:
Awarded one of BuiltIn’s 2023 Best Place to Work and 7 years running by Outside Magazine!
Professional development allowance to help you grow in the ways that mean the most to you.
Flexibility for balancing work with the rest of life and ample PTO, including paid time off for volunteering and for becoming a new parent.
401K with company matching, as well as financial planning education and resources.
Employees choose from HSA, FSA and traditional insurance options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for themselves and dependents.
Wellness benefits - we’ll help you pay for fitness endeavors and organic produce delivery services.
Check us out for yourself at our careers page or our Propelus culture Instagram accounts.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Propelus. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Full-time positions are scheduled to work 40 hours per week, M-F unless required otherwise by projects. Part-time positions are scheduled to work a maximum of 30 hours per week. Equipment, benefits, and perks are not provided to part-time employees. This job is open to candidates authorized to work in the US and located within US borders.
