Who We Are

Opternative is a healthcare technology company building something bigger than a great application; our team has created the online eye exam that science never thought possible. Opternative is looking for more than just skilled and talented individuals. We are looking for outliers and non-traditional thinkers because the Opternative Online Eye Exam is anything but traditional. This is an exciting opportunity for you to pave the way for access to healthcare worldwide. Are you the right match for the team that built the first online eye exam?

Job Description

The Director of Government Affairs will develop a comprehensive advocacy strategy to support the company’s mission, including government affairs, public affairs, and relationship building components. You will track and analyze state and federal legislation across the country concerning telehealth, telemedicine, and ocular health; manage contract lobbying teams; build relationships within various stakeholder communities to help advance the company’s mission, and communicate company goals and value to public audiences.

What You’ll Need

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university required
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience with state and federal legislative process, programs, rules and regulations
• Demonstrated analytical and research skills in healthcare law and policy
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills to effectively interact internally with all levels of the organization and externally with outside groups
• Ability to establish strong, positive, and constructive working relationships with customers, ally groups, and internally with all division teams and management

What You'll Do

• Monitor upcoming state and federal legislation that affects telemedicine; manage contract lobbyists where necessary
• Develop relationships with elected officials and potential stakeholder partners (allied policy and advocacy groups) relating to government affairs & advocacy efforts
• Maintaining relationships with outside advocates, ally groups, and grassroots volunteers
• Manage various aspects of coordinating tasks for lobbying government affairs team

Bonus If You Have It

• Law degree
• Demonstrated experience in public affairs and media relations
• Experience working across multiple states or jurisdictions
• Startup experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance, medical and dental
• Catered lunches and fully-stocked kitchen
• Free glasses and contacts prescriptions
• CTA pass reimbursement
• Discounted gym membership
• Professional development and education stipend
• Flexible vacation and work from home policy (work hard and take time when you need it)