External Affairs Manager

Propelus

. Track legislation, rulemaking, board actions, licensure compacts, and continuing-education requirements across priority states and national bodies .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government relations and regulatory affairs, with a strong ability to track legislation and communicate complex policy developments effectively. Proven experience in building relationships within the healthcare sector and managing multiple stakeholders in a highly regulated environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Government Relations ExperienceRegulatory Affairs ExpertiseStrong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsHealthcare Licensure KnowledgeRelationship Building With Associations

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Hard Skills

Legislative TrackingPolicy AnalysisLobbying ComplianceBill InterpretationProject Management

Soft Skills

Independent WorkRelationship ManagementClear CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

HubSpotQuorum

Industry Keywords

HealthcareProfessional LicensureRegulated IndustryContinuing EducationInterstate Licensure Compacts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Track legislation, rulemaking, board actions, licensure compacts, and continuing-education requirements across priority states and national bodies
Identify developments affecting Propelus, its customers, or its market and communicate them to relevant teams
Translate complex policy into summaries, briefings, and talking points
Maintain legislative calendars, deadlines, and implementation dates
Coordinate with contract lobbyists and manage agreements, deliverables, and lobbying compliance filings
Build relationships with state healthcare associations, workforce centers, educational institutions, and professional organizations
Coordinate participation in coalitions, task forces, conferences, and other forums
Maintain relationship records and ensure follow-ups
Prepare the VP for external meetings with research, briefing materials, and logistics
Run the day-to-day operations of External Affairs, including priorities, timelines, meetings, events, and deliverables
Build repeatable processes, templates, and systems using HubSpot and Quorum
Escalate gaps, risks, and decisions to the VP
Support special projects, including RFPs, events, partner needs, and internal communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, public policy, or association management
Experience ideally in healthcare, professional licensure, or another highly regulated industry
Strong grasp of state legislative processes, agency rulemaking, and licensing boards
Ability to read a bill or rule and explain its significance
Track record of building relationships with associations, regulators, educators, and workforce organizations
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with lobbying registration and disclosure requirements
Experience working with contract lobbyists
Ability to manage multiple bills, jurisdictions, and relationships simultaneously
Ability to work independently and know when to escalate
Ability to create structure in a growing function
Experience with healthcare licensure, continuing education, nursing workforce policy, or professional regulation is desirable
Familiarity with FSMB, NCSBN, CLEAR, and interstate licensure compacts is desirable
Must be legally authorized to work in the US; sponsorship unavailable
Comfortable traveling approximately 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee medical insurance with up to 100% of the premium covered
HSA, FSA, traditional medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and dependents
Dental and vision plan option with 100% of the employee premium covered
20–30 days of PTO per year for full-time US employees, based on tenure
14 paid holidays for US-based teams
One floating holiday
One paid birthday day off during the birth month
16 hours of Volunteer Time Off
Additional leave options
Compliance with more favorable state and local leave laws
401(k) with company matching
Financial planning education and resources
Annual Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness, WFH equipment, and other eligible expenses
24/7/365 Employee Assistance Program with counseling, legal and financial services, and care referrals
Carrot Fertility & Hormonal Support with funds toward eligible care
Beyond Med discounted elective-care plan
Spot Pet Insurance
Remote-first, global, distributed company
Company-sponsored anniversary trips for 10- and 20-year anniversaries
Professional development allowance
Costa Rica and Colombia employees: 100% employee health insurance premium coverage, flexible benefits platform, national holidays, life insurance, and fertility and hormonal support