Organization: Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)
Position: Director, State Government Affairs
Reports To: Vice President, State Government Affairs
Location: Remote
Are you a dynamic team player with state government affairs experience and the ability to inspire others?
Come join the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) , the national organization helping members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. They are seeking a Director of State Government Affairs . This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to policy initiatives and make a positive impact on the healthcare distribution industry!
HDA offers:
Remote work environment with flexible hours
Generous compensation & benefits package
Generous 401(k) employer match
Voted one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia
As the Director of State Government Affairs, you will advocate for HDA member interests in your assigned states, which will be based on your home location. You will be responsible for strategy development, direct lobbying, member relations, general advocacy, research, analysis, and reporting on state legislative and regulatory activities in your assigned region. All initiatives and activities relate to association and member company interests and include additional duties as determined by the VP of State Government Affairs (e.g., liaison work with applicable stakeholder organizations, public affairs coordination). This position reports to the VP of State Government Affairs.
Qualified candidates offer:
Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred (e.g. MPA/MPP)
Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience with an extensive understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes
Experience with state government affairs via a multi-state lobbying role
Experience conducting individual research and analyzing/summarizing complex issues
Experience with pharmaceutical supply chain issues and/or an understanding of the healthcare industry preferred
Ability to travel up to 30%
How To Apply
If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples highlighting legislative engagement to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):
https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17495755701010013318VYy
Salary Range: $130,160 - $150,000
Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs @cessnasearch.com .
HDA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
About the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), located in Washington DC, is the national organization representing primary pharmaceutical distributors – the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and others nationwide. HDA helps members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. HDA reviews key priority issues and advocates on behalf of its pharmaceutical distributor members in areas like standards, public policies, and business processes.
HDA believes that diversity of background and perspective are strengths and seeks to continue to grow a diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. HDA encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. HDA has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for nine years.
About Cessna & Associates, LLC
Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.
Jun 17, 2025
Full time
Organization: Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)
Position: Director, State Government Affairs
Reports To: Vice President, State Government Affairs
Location: Remote
Are you a dynamic team player with state government affairs experience and the ability to inspire others?
Come join the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) , the national organization helping members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. They are seeking a Director of State Government Affairs . This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to policy initiatives and make a positive impact on the healthcare distribution industry!
HDA offers:
Remote work environment with flexible hours
Generous compensation & benefits package
Generous 401(k) employer match
Voted one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia
As the Director of State Government Affairs, you will advocate for HDA member interests in your assigned states, which will be based on your home location. You will be responsible for strategy development, direct lobbying, member relations, general advocacy, research, analysis, and reporting on state legislative and regulatory activities in your assigned region. All initiatives and activities relate to association and member company interests and include additional duties as determined by the VP of State Government Affairs (e.g., liaison work with applicable stakeholder organizations, public affairs coordination). This position reports to the VP of State Government Affairs.
Qualified candidates offer:
Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred (e.g. MPA/MPP)
Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience with an extensive understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes
Experience with state government affairs via a multi-state lobbying role
Experience conducting individual research and analyzing/summarizing complex issues
Experience with pharmaceutical supply chain issues and/or an understanding of the healthcare industry preferred
Ability to travel up to 30%
How To Apply
If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples highlighting legislative engagement to the following job link (or copy/paste link to a new window):
https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17495755701010013318VYy
Salary Range: $130,160 - $150,000
Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs @cessnasearch.com .
HDA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
About the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), located in Washington DC, is the national organization representing primary pharmaceutical distributors – the vital link between the nation’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and others nationwide. HDA helps members navigate regulations and innovations to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of medicines and healthcare products. HDA reviews key priority issues and advocates on behalf of its pharmaceutical distributor members in areas like standards, public policies, and business processes.
HDA believes that diversity of background and perspective are strengths and seeks to continue to grow a diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. HDA encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. HDA has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia for nine years.
About Cessna & Associates, LLC
Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.
Position Summary
The position is responsible for enhancing the advocacy efforts of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) by creating champions from targeted members of Congress through direct political engagement within their applicable districts. The position is also responsible for assisting and motivating member company facilities representatives to execute robust engagement in field-based political and grassroots activities.
The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Political Mobilization.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Mobilizes political assets in targeted districts to engage in Congressional plant tours, district meetings, political fundraisers, etc., on a sustained basis.
Assists in the creation, marketing and implementation of grassroots and social media strategy and components.
Identifies potential tools to enhance overall online grassroots and social media efforts and investigates opportunities to expand online service to outside audience.
Develops written communications (e.g. activity reports, Action Alerts, presentations, training materials, web content, etc.) to inform relevant internal and/or external audiences of priority issues as well as program actions and results.
Maintains current grassroots database and produces information from system, as needed.
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with relevant ACC staff, member company representatives, and various third-party consultants/vendors.
Coordinates with appropriate State and Federal Affairs staff, including planning grassroots meetings, preparing appropriate leave-behind materials, and attending meetings/conferences, as needed.
Serves as department liaison to other divisions of the organization.
Identifies, compiles, and distributes relevant reports, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required
Bachelor’s degree.
Three years relevant campaign, political experience or digital media experience.
Familiarity with and interest in public policy process and grassroots strategies, tools, and tactics.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues, projects, tasks and information/requests.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing legislative and political environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with internet applications, including website management.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel, as needed, within the United States.
Preferred
Federal or state candidate campaign or district office work experience.
Corporate or trade association experience.
Significant digital media engagement.
Apply Here PI169777740
Mar 16, 2022
Full time
Position Summary
The position is responsible for enhancing the advocacy efforts of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) by creating champions from targeted members of Congress through direct political engagement within their applicable districts. The position is also responsible for assisting and motivating member company facilities representatives to execute robust engagement in field-based political and grassroots activities.
The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Political Mobilization.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Mobilizes political assets in targeted districts to engage in Congressional plant tours, district meetings, political fundraisers, etc., on a sustained basis.
Assists in the creation, marketing and implementation of grassroots and social media strategy and components.
Identifies potential tools to enhance overall online grassroots and social media efforts and investigates opportunities to expand online service to outside audience.
Develops written communications (e.g. activity reports, Action Alerts, presentations, training materials, web content, etc.) to inform relevant internal and/or external audiences of priority issues as well as program actions and results.
Maintains current grassroots database and produces information from system, as needed.
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with relevant ACC staff, member company representatives, and various third-party consultants/vendors.
Coordinates with appropriate State and Federal Affairs staff, including planning grassroots meetings, preparing appropriate leave-behind materials, and attending meetings/conferences, as needed.
Serves as department liaison to other divisions of the organization.
Identifies, compiles, and distributes relevant reports, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required
Bachelor’s degree.
Three years relevant campaign, political experience or digital media experience.
Familiarity with and interest in public policy process and grassroots strategies, tools, and tactics.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues, projects, tasks and information/requests.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing legislative and political environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with internet applications, including website management.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel, as needed, within the United States.
Preferred
Federal or state candidate campaign or district office work experience.
Corporate or trade association experience.
Significant digital media engagement.
Apply Here PI169777740
Allegheny Conference on Community Development
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
COME WORK WITH US The Allegheny Conference on Community Development (ACCD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing private sector leadership to stimulate the economic growth and improve the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region. Together with its affiliates – the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, the Pennsylvania Economy League of Greater Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance (PRA) – the Conference focuses on improving the region’s economy and quality of life through a targeted agenda to Enhance Opportunity – making the most of our competitive advantages by positioning the Pittsburgh regional as a global location of choice for individuals and businesses; Strengthening Communities – working to reduce disparity and remove government barriers to community vitality; and Energize Tomorrow’s Economy by building our economy and improving our environment.
OUR POSITION
The position leads the analysis of proposed local government actions, determines the potential impact on the organization and works with the President to direct the organization’s policies and objectives involving local government and political affairs. The position will be the primary lead on developing tools and resources, including any necessary fundraising, for regional political impact including management of any affiliated entities to implement the objectives in local government and political affairs. This position also utilizes strong public sector relationships and private sector partnerships to support and advance community and economic development in the Pittsburgh region. Position reports to President, Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Government and Political Affairs
Performs as a primary lead on behalf of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce on multiple local government and political issues including but not limited to:
local and regional government/civic policy such as zoning and permitting,
regional transportation/infrastructure policy,
local taxation policy issues,
general business operating environment in the Pittsburgh region.
Directs policy research, drafting of policy briefs, benchmarking reports, talking points, legislative testimony and makes policy and advocacy recommendations for the organization.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with key local and regional public sector leaders and their staffs, our member companies and organizations, and other community partners.
Represents the organization as appropriate in outside meetings and public events. Makes formal presentations to boards, committees, legislators, or other bodies, on governmental or public affairs, as requested.
Establishes and implements mechanisms to leverage the knowledge, experience, and relationships of regional private and public sector leaders, particularly Regional Investors, for the purpose of achieving the government affairs goals.
Primary manager for all regional and local political tools and resources including but not limited to, fundraising for local political activity, coordination of meeting agendas, publications, and communications – both internal and external. Manages financial contracts and fundraising efforts with outside firms, where appropriate.
Administration & Operations
Supports operational efficiency of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, identifies, designs, and implements administrative processes that ensure member and partner satisfaction.
Manages and oversees tracking of public and private sector engagements, including meetings, roundtables, and other relationships as it relates to local political affairs.
Assists in developing and managing the department’s budget; prioritizes and allocates available program resources; prepares, submits, and justifies requests for additional resources; prepares proposals and other materials to support program activities; recruits and manages consultants.
Assists President in the coordination of a strategic communications plan by managing Government Affairs and Communications cross-team staff assignments and efforts.
Develops a variety of reports, procedures, directives, and other materials to support the program goals; conducts oral presentations and briefings to the Regional Investors Council and ACCD committees among others.
Provides staff support to commissions, committees and task forces where required.
Performs other duties of similar nature as assigned or required. Contributes to the efficiency of the organization by performing other duties and participating in special projects, as assigned.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy or business is required.
KNOWLEDGE Skilled in examining and formulating legislative policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Understanding of the public policy process and how government operates on local, state, and federal levels.
EXPERIENCE 10+ years of experience in governmental or political affairs, public policy and/or community development. Experience in developing and managing collaborative partnerships.
SKILLS Strong administrative, organizational, and operational skills. Ability to develop strategies and take appropriate action with minimal direction. Excellent analytical, writing and interpersonal/communications skills, to include public speaking. Excellent project management skills. Proficient in MS Office suites
Mar 01, 2022
Full time
COME WORK WITH US The Allegheny Conference on Community Development (ACCD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing private sector leadership to stimulate the economic growth and improve the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region. Together with its affiliates – the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, the Pennsylvania Economy League of Greater Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance (PRA) – the Conference focuses on improving the region’s economy and quality of life through a targeted agenda to Enhance Opportunity – making the most of our competitive advantages by positioning the Pittsburgh regional as a global location of choice for individuals and businesses; Strengthening Communities – working to reduce disparity and remove government barriers to community vitality; and Energize Tomorrow’s Economy by building our economy and improving our environment.
OUR POSITION
The position leads the analysis of proposed local government actions, determines the potential impact on the organization and works with the President to direct the organization’s policies and objectives involving local government and political affairs. The position will be the primary lead on developing tools and resources, including any necessary fundraising, for regional political impact including management of any affiliated entities to implement the objectives in local government and political affairs. This position also utilizes strong public sector relationships and private sector partnerships to support and advance community and economic development in the Pittsburgh region. Position reports to President, Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Government and Political Affairs
Performs as a primary lead on behalf of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce on multiple local government and political issues including but not limited to:
local and regional government/civic policy such as zoning and permitting,
regional transportation/infrastructure policy,
local taxation policy issues,
general business operating environment in the Pittsburgh region.
Directs policy research, drafting of policy briefs, benchmarking reports, talking points, legislative testimony and makes policy and advocacy recommendations for the organization.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with key local and regional public sector leaders and their staffs, our member companies and organizations, and other community partners.
Represents the organization as appropriate in outside meetings and public events. Makes formal presentations to boards, committees, legislators, or other bodies, on governmental or public affairs, as requested.
Establishes and implements mechanisms to leverage the knowledge, experience, and relationships of regional private and public sector leaders, particularly Regional Investors, for the purpose of achieving the government affairs goals.
Primary manager for all regional and local political tools and resources including but not limited to, fundraising for local political activity, coordination of meeting agendas, publications, and communications – both internal and external. Manages financial contracts and fundraising efforts with outside firms, where appropriate.
Administration & Operations
Supports operational efficiency of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, identifies, designs, and implements administrative processes that ensure member and partner satisfaction.
Manages and oversees tracking of public and private sector engagements, including meetings, roundtables, and other relationships as it relates to local political affairs.
Assists in developing and managing the department’s budget; prioritizes and allocates available program resources; prepares, submits, and justifies requests for additional resources; prepares proposals and other materials to support program activities; recruits and manages consultants.
Assists President in the coordination of a strategic communications plan by managing Government Affairs and Communications cross-team staff assignments and efforts.
Develops a variety of reports, procedures, directives, and other materials to support the program goals; conducts oral presentations and briefings to the Regional Investors Council and ACCD committees among others.
Provides staff support to commissions, committees and task forces where required.
Performs other duties of similar nature as assigned or required. Contributes to the efficiency of the organization by performing other duties and participating in special projects, as assigned.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy or business is required.
KNOWLEDGE Skilled in examining and formulating legislative policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Understanding of the public policy process and how government operates on local, state, and federal levels.
EXPERIENCE 10+ years of experience in governmental or political affairs, public policy and/or community development. Experience in developing and managing collaborative partnerships.
SKILLS Strong administrative, organizational, and operational skills. Ability to develop strategies and take appropriate action with minimal direction. Excellent analytical, writing and interpersonal/communications skills, to include public speaking. Excellent project management skills. Proficient in MS Office suites
