Vice President, Health Policy

Feeding America

. Set and lead enterprise health policy and funding strategy for federal health care and food-as-medicine priorities .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $203,952 - $227,946 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in health policy and federal funding strategies, with a strong ability to influence legislative outcomes and build strategic relationships across government and advocacy sectors. Proven track record in developing policy proposals, advocacy materials, and leading diverse teams in complex environments.

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Health Policy ExpertiseFederal Legislative AdvocacyGovernment RelationsStrategic CommunicationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Health Policy AnalysisLegislative Proposal DevelopmentRegulatory RecommendationsFunding Strategy DevelopmentPolicy ResearchGrant WritingBudget ManagementPublic Policy AdvocacyFederal Funding PathwaysNutrition Legislation

Soft Skills

Executive-Level CommunicationStrategic ThinkingJudgmentRelationship BuildingStakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

MedicaidHHSHRSACongressional Committee StructuresFederal/State Legislative ProcessesCoalition BuildingGrassroots MobilizationPolicy Advocacy OrganizationFeeding AmericaFarm Bill

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set and lead enterprise health policy and funding strategy for federal health care and food-as-medicine priorities
Protect and strengthen Medicaid and pursue federal health funding pathways, including grants, authorities, and waivers
Align Government Relations, Health, Research & Evaluation, and other internal teams around priorities and execution
Lead federal legislative and regulatory advocacy on health policy, food-as-medicine, Medicaid, HRSA, and related programs
Develop legislative proposals, regulatory recommendations, testimony, speeches, presentations, and advocacy materials
Contribute to Farm Bill, nutrition legislation, budget, appropriations, and other federal policy priorities
Build relationships with Congressional offices, Administration officials, HHS, HRSA, federal agencies, coalitions, policymakers, and external partners
Serve as Feeding America’s primary registered lobbyist and organizational representative on health policy
Represent the organization in policymaker engagements, coalitions, hearings, public forums, conferences, and other external settings
Direct policy and funding intelligence, research, analysis, and communications
Monitor legislative, regulatory, agency, grant, waiver, demonstration, and federal/state funding developments
Provide strategic counsel and network support to executive leadership, committees, food banks, affiliates, and state associations
Translate complex federal policy and funding opportunities into state- and network-level guidance and technical assistance
Educate and mobilize policymakers, stakeholders, partner organizations, network leaders, and the public
Support fundraising and donor-funded initiatives, including proposals, grants, budgets, timelines, reporting, and accountability

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressively senior experience in health policy, public policy advocacy, government relations, issue campaigns, or grassroots mobilization
Demonstrated record of influencing federal or state policy outcomes
Experience working on Capitol Hill, in an Administration, political campaign, federal or state government, or policy advocacy organization
Exceptional executive-level written and verbal communication skills
Deep knowledge of health policy, Medicaid, HHS, HRSA, federal and state legislative and regulatory processes, congressional committee structures, and federal/state health agency relationships
Ability to think strategically, exercise sound judgment, and lead within diverse teams and coalitions
Ability to translate complex federal funding authorities, agency guidance, and program requirements into actionable strategies
Demonstrated ability to develop direct reports, support network advocates, and build high-performing teams
Federal health policy experience strongly preferred
Willingness/ability to work in the United States, as evidenced by E-Verify work authorization confirmation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Employees can work from home on days they are not in the office
30-day “work anywhere” program during each calendar year
PTO and holidays
Regular merit increases and step promotions
Opportunity to progress through salary ranges
Diverse, collaborative, values-driven workplace