Government & political affairs, health & payment policy director

Do you have a passion for shaping healthcare policy, advancing advocacy strategies, and building relationships that create a meaningful impact? Are you a strategic leader who combines expertise in government affairs and health policy with strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills?

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is seeking a Director of Government and Political Affairs, Health and Payment Policy to lead the development and implementation of the Society’s policy, advocacy, government relations, and private payer strategies. As a member of the senior management team, this individual will work closely with physician and staff leadership to identify and respond to emerging reimbursement, regulatory, patient safety, and legislative issues at the state and federal levels.

In this role, you’ll guide strategic communications with government agencies, private payers, healthcare organizations, and other key stakeholders while strengthening ASPS’s relationships with national, state, regional, and local partners. You’ll also collaborate with committees, task forces, volunteers, and staff leaders to advance programs that support public education, clinical practice, patient safety, research, and the overall mission of ASPS.

ABOUT US

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in 1931, the Society represents 92 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States, and more than 11,000 plastic surgeons worldwide – making ASPS a global institution and leading authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.

For more information about ASPS visit us at: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/

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OVERVIEW

Director, Government and Political Affairs, Health and Payment Policy

Reports to: COO, Executive Director of the Plastic Surgery Foundation

Supervises:

• Sr. Government Affairs Associate - Federal
• Government Affairs Associate - Federal
• State Affairs Manager (Sr. Government Affairs Associate - State)
• Government Affairs Associate – Reimbursement
• Health Policy Project Manager
• Coding and Reimbursement Project Manager

Location: Remote in the US, Chicago or DC based preferred

Travel: approx 8x/year

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as a strategic advisor to ASPS/PSF physician and volunteer leaders, including the Board Vice President of Advocacy and Health Policy, the ASPS President, committees, task forces, and advisory groups.
• Lead and develop the Advocacy and Government Relations and Health and Payment Policy teams, ensuring high-quality programs, resources, communications, and policy initiatives.
• Establish the strategic and financial direction of the departments, manage budgets, monitor revenue and expenses, and identify opportunities to generate non-dues revenue and support organizational growth.
• Develop and execute state and federal advocacy strategies addressing legislative, regulatory, reimbursement, patient safety, and clinical-practice priorities affecting plastic surgery.
• Serve as ASPS’s primary lobbyist before Congress, state legislatures, and other governmental and regulatory bodies while building relationships with key coalitions and partner organizations.
• Oversee ASPS’s engagement with public and private payers, advocating for appropriate coverage policies, reimbursement practices, and CPT valuation.
• Strengthen communication and engagement with ASPS members, physician leaders, state and regional plastic surgery societies, policymakers, payers, and other external stakeholders.
• Oversee PlastyPAC’s strategy and operations, including contribution planning, recipient assessment, and compliance with federal and state reporting requirements.
• Build advocacy capacity among ASPS members and affiliated societies through education, training, grassroots engagement, and state-specific programs and resources.
• Represent ASPS and cultivate productive partnerships with organizations such as the AMA, CMSS, the Alliance for Specialty Medicine, medical associations, specialty societies, and other healthcare coalitions.
• Participate in evening conference calls and travel locally and out of state as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• A bachelor’s degree in public policy, business, communications, education, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 7 years of direct staff-management experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• At least 10 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, advocacy, community mobilization, communications, or grassroots advocacy strategy.
• Proven success leading collaborative projects, developing advocacy initiatives, and planning and managing events.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local government structures, legislative processes, regulatory activities, and advocacy strategies.
• Advanced policy and systems-analysis capabilities, along with excellent managerial, budgeting, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and public-speaking skills, with the ability to adapt communications for members, volunteer leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• The ability to work collaboratively with boards, committees, task forces, staff teams, and external partners.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Employment Type: Exempt

Annual Salary: $165,000 - $175,000

Eligible for Overtime: No

Hours per Week: Full Time/37.5 hrs per week

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, AD&D, Critical Illness, Pet
• Pre-Tax Spending Accounts: Health (HSA), Flexible (FSA), Child/Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off: Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Sick Days, Parental Leave
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Financial Wellness Essentials
• Identity Theft Protection
• 529 Plan
• Remote & Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts

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*The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is an equal opportunity employer*

Your application will be evaluated fairly and without discrimination. Employment decisions at ASPS are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our commitment to equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and compensation.

If you require any accommodations during the application process or while participating in the interview process, please inform us, and we will make every effort to provide necessary assistance.