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PropelusExternal Affairs Manager (Remote, US)
Propelus is seeking an External Affairs Manager to track regulatory developments, manage stakeholder relationships, and coordinate departmental operations. This remote position involves monitoring legislation, rulemaking, and…
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Propelus is seeking an External Affairs Manager to track regulatory developments, manage stakeholder relationships, and coordinate departmental operations. This remote position involves monitoring legislation, rulemaking, and continuing education requirements across multiple jurisdictions, while turning complex public policy updates into clear internal summaries and talking points. The professional chosen for this role will collaborate with contract lobbyists, build connections with state healthcare associations, and organize coalition participation. Candidates should possess a…
Job Description
Propelus is seeking an External Affairs Manager to track regulatory developments, manage stakeholder relationships, and coordinate departmental operations. This remote position involves monitoring legislation, rulemaking, and continuing education requirements across multiple jurisdictions, while turning complex public policy updates into clear internal summaries and talking points. The professional chosen for this role will collaborate with contract lobbyists, build connections with state healthcare associations, and organize coalition participation. Candidates should possess a strong background in government relations or public policy, combined with the capability to work independently in an asynchronous, distributed setting. Approximately twenty percent travel is expected for this position. Propelus has operated for more than twenty years as a provider of workforce compliance management solutions and technology for the healthcare sector, supporting millions of professionals, employers, and regulators.
Responsibilities
- Track legislation, rulemaking, board actions, licensure compacts, and continuing education requirements across priority states and national bodies
- Synthesize complex policy developments into summaries, briefings, and talking points for internal teams
- Maintain up-to-date legislative calendars, deadlines, and implementation dates
- Coordinate with contract lobbyists, oversee their agreements and deliverables, and manage lobbying compliance filings
- Build relationships with state healthcare associations, workforce centers, educational institutions, and professional organizations
- Manage Propelus participation in coalitions, task forces, conferences, and related forums
- Prepare the Vice President with research, logistics, and briefing materials for external meetings
- Direct daily operations, timelines, meetings, events, and deliverables for the External Affairs function
- Build repeatable processes, systems, and templates using platforms like HubSpot and Quorum
- Support special projects including requests for proposals, partner needs, and internal communications
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, or association management
- Understanding of state legislative processes, agency rulemaking, and licensing boards
- Familiarity with lobbying registration, disclosure requirements, and working alongside contract lobbyists
- Ability to manage multiple jurisdictions, bills, and professional relationships concurrently
Qualifications
- Background in healthcare, professional licensure, or another highly regulated industry
- Experience with healthcare licensure, continuing education, nursing workforce policy, or professional regulation
- Familiarity with FSMB, NCSBN, CLEAR, and interstate licensure compacts
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance with up to 100% of employee medical insurance premiums covered, including HSA, FSA, and traditional options
- Dental and vision plans with employee premium coverage options
- Generous paid time off ranging from 20 to 30 days per year based on tenure, accruing quarterly
- Fourteen paid holidays plus one floating holiday
- Paid birthday holiday during the birth month
- Sixteen hours of volunteer time off
- 401(k) plan with company matching, alongside financial planning education and resources
- Lifestyle spending account for personal well-being expenses
- Employee assistance program providing 24/7/365 counseling, legal, and financial services
- Carrot Fertility and hormonal support benefits
- Spot Pet Insurance financial safety net reimbursement
- Professional development allowance
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Is this a remote position?
Yes, this role is fully remote.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
What level of experience is required?
Applicants need five or more years of experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, or association management.
Is travel required for this job?
Yes, expected travel is roughly twenty percent.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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