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CURA Strategies · 16 hours ago

Vice President, Public Affairs

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

9+ years exp

CURA Strategies is a fast-growing, award-winning health care communications and public affairs agency seeking a Vice President, Public Affairs. The role involves leading public and government affairs strategies, managing client relationships, and advocating for health policy changes to improve lives.

ConsultingPublic RelationsSocial Media

Hiring Manager

Thy-Ann Nguyen

Responsibilities

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the U.S. health policy landscape to craft and execute comprehensive public affairs and strategic communication strategies

Work cross-functionally with communications and digital colleagues to develop and execute advocacy strategies designed to advance clients’ legislative and regulatory priorities

Proactively develop and nurture impactful relationships with key Congressional offices, relevant federal regulatory agencies, industry coalitions, and other stakeholders to enhance our clients' influence and reputation

Stay abreast of legislative and regulatory developments in health care, providing timely analysis to clients and internal teams to inform strategic decision-making

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic counsel on government affairs and strategic communications, and ensuring their objectives are met

Manage and mentor a team of government affairs and communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment

Work cross-functionally with communications and digital colleagues to ensure we’re delivering integrated approaches to our clients

Support new business by identifying opportunities and working with the leadership team to develop proposals

Qualification

Health Policy ExpertisePublic Affairs StrategyLegislative Health PolicyDigital Advocacy ToolsClient Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipWriting SkillsOrganizational SkillsRelationship Building

Required

Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, communications or a related field

9+ years public affairs experience, including legislative health policy experience

Must have Hill experience

Must have knowledge and understanding of the legislative and regulatory process

Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams and complex projects with a proactive, innovative and positive attitude toward client service

Experience with and enthusiasm for building and cultivating key policy and stakeholder relationships to help achieve clients' advocacy goals

Must have familiarity with digital advocacy tools and social media engagement

Must have excellent writing and organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment