Senior Director of Government Relations

Senior Director of Government Relations role at Virta Health

Virta Health is on a mission to transform type 2 diabetes and weight‑loss care. Current treatment approaches aren’t working—over half of U.S. adults have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and obesity rates are at an all‑time high. Virta is changing this by helping people reverse their metabolic condition through innovations in technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care delivery reinvented from the ground up. We have raised over $350 million from top‑tier investors and partner with the largest health plans, employers, and government organizations to help their employees and members restore their health and take back their lives. Join us on our mission to reverse diabetes and obesity in one billion people.

Location : Washington, DC (remote‑first company with hubs in Denver and San Francisco). Compensation : $187,884 – $221,040 per year.

The Sr. Director of Government Relations will lead Virta’s engagement with policymakers and government stakeholders to ensure our care model can reach millions of Americans covered by Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, and other federal government‑sponsored health programs. This highly visible, external‑facing role will build trusted relationships with senior policymakers and staff, advocate for policies that enable Virta’s expansion, and shape Virta’s go‑to‑market strategy by keeping internal teams updated on regulatory and administrative developments. The role also oversees Virta’s lobbying compliance and external agency partners. Given the strong emphasis on federal programs, this role is ideally based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for Virta by promoting policies and regulations that support access to Virta through Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, and other public programs.
• Build relationships with policymakers : Establish trust and influence with senior policymakers, staff, and leaders within the current executive administration.
• Inform go‑to‑market strategy : Provide timely updates and insights on federal and state regulatory, legal, and administrative changes that impact Virta’s sales and contracting strategies with both commercial and government health plans.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state lobbying regulations, ensuring all activities adhere to relevant rules.
• Manage external partners : Select, manage, and optimize external lobbying agencies to advance Virta’s policy priorities.
• Collaborate internally : Partner with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success teams to align government affairs activities with Virta’s growth strategy.

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Seniority level : Director | Employment type : Full‑time.

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