External Affairs Manager

Propelus

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

Posted 11/3/2026full-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 effectively. Proven experience in building relationships within the healthcare sector and managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.

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Government Relations ExperienceRegulatory Affairs ExpertiseHealthcare Policy KnowledgeStrong Writing and Communication SkillsRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Legislative TrackingPolicy AnalysisLobbying ComplianceBill Reading and InterpretationProject ManagementHealthcare Licensure KnowledgeContinuing Education RequirementsRisk IdentificationDecision-MakingStructure Creation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependent WorkAsynchronous CollaborationRelationship BuildingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

HubSpotQuorum

Industry Keywords

HealthcareProfessional LicensureRegulated IndustryLegislative ProcessesInterstate Licensure CompactsFSMBNCSBNCLEARWorkforce OrganizationsContinuing Education

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 occur
Prepare the VP for external meetings with research, briefing materials, and logistics
Lead 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
Identify gaps, risks, and decisions requiring the VP’s attention
Support special projects including RFPs, events, partner needs, and internal communications
Work remotely and communicate asynchronously

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 rule-making, and licensing boards
Ability to read a bill or rule and explain its significance
Experience building relationships with associations, regulators, educators, and workforce organizations
Clear, concise writing and speaking for internal and external audiences
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 escalate appropriately
Ability to create structure in a growing function
Active engagement with healthcare policy and regulatory changes
Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information
Experience with healthcare licensure, continuing education, nursing workforce policy, or professional regulation preferred
Familiarity with FSMB, NCSBN, CLEAR, and interstate licensure compacts preferred
Legal authorization to work in the US; sponsorship unavailable
Willingness to travel approximately 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee medical insurance with up to 100% of the premium covered
HSA, FSA, medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Dental and vision option with 100% of the employee premium covered
20–30 days PTO based on tenure for full-time US employees
14 paid holidays for US-based teams
One floating holiday
One paid birthday holiday during birth month
16 hours Volunteer Time Off
Additional leave options
State and local leave protections, applying whichever regulation is more favorable
401(k) with company matching
Financial planning education and resources
Lifestyle Spending Account for gym membership, meditation apps, WFH equipment, fresh produce, and other eligible expenses
Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7/365 counseling, legal and financial services, and child and elder care referrals
Carrot Fertility & Hormonal Support with funds toward eligible care
Beyond Med discounted elective care plan
Spot Pet Insurance
100% employee health insurance premium coverage for LATAM employees
Propelus Flex Club flexible benefits platform and discounts for LATAM employees
National holidays for Colombia and Costa Rica
Company-paid life insurance for LATAM employees
Remote-first, global and distributed work environment
Sponsored trips for eligible 10- and 20-year work anniversaries
Professional development allowance