Government Affairs Director – Remote Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

At Spring Health, we’re on a mission to revolutionize mentalhealthcare by removing every barrier that prevents people fromgetting the help they need, when they need it. Our clinicallyvalidated technology, Precision Mental Healthcare, empowers us todeliver the right care at the right time—whether it’s therapy,coaching, medication, or beyond—tailored to each individual’sneeds. We proudly partner with over 450 companies, from startups tomultinational Fortune 500 corporations, as a leading provider ofmental health service, providing care for 10 million people. Ourclients include brands you use and know like Microsoft, Target, andDelta Airlines, all of whom trust us to deliver best-in-classoutcomes for their employees globally. With our innovativeplatform, we’ve been able to generate a net positive ROI foremployers and we are the only company in our category to earnexternal validation of net savings for customers. We have raisedcapital from prominent investors including Generation Investment,Kinnevik, Tiger Global, Northzone, RRE Ventures, and many more.

Thanks to their partnership and our latest Series E Funding, ourcurrent valuation has reached $3.3 billion. We’re just gettingstarted—join us on our journey to make mental healthcare accessibleto everyone, everywhere. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced,and strategic Director, Government Affairs to join our Legal team.

In this role, you will be instrumental in driving our public policyand advocacy efforts at the federal level. This role will beresponsible for shaping legislative and regulatory strategies,engaging with policymakers, and ensuring that our policy prioritiessupport the growth and impact of digital mental health. What you’llbe doing: Monitor, analyze, inform, and influence federallegislation, regulatory proposals, and policies related to digitalhealth, behavioral health, privacy, AI, and employee benefits.

Advocate for favorable policies through direct engagement,coalition participation, and public comment sessions. Represent thecompany in trade associations, industry coalitions, and advocacygroups, ensuring our policy priorities are well-positioned. Buildand maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, andindustry leaders to advance shared goals. Translate complex policydevelopments into clear, actionable insights for internal teams,helping shape corporate strategy, business development, and marketexpansion. Keep leadership and business stakeholders informed aboutemerging legislative and regulatory challenges and opportunities.

Collaborate with core teams (e.g. Legal, Product, Clinical andPeople) to align regulatory strategy with business objectives.

Identify opportunities to influence rulemaking and regulatoryframeworks impacting our products and services. Craft compellingpolicy briefs, white papers, and advocacy materials to educatepolicymakers, industry leaders, and internal stakeholders on keyissues in digital and behavioral health. Prepare public comments,testimony, and briefing materials to support advocacy efforts. Whatsuccess looks like in this role: Keep a pulse on legislative andregulatory changes, flagging emerging risks and opportunities thatcould impact the business. Provide timely internal reports onrulemaking, legislative priorities, and administrative shifts.

Draft and submit public comments on proposed regulations that alignwith the company’s strategic goals. Actively participate in keyindustry groups, trade associations, and coalitions, ensuring ourpolicy interests are well-represented. Deliver actionable policyinsights to internal stakeholders, shaping corporate strategy anddecision-making. Partner with cross-functional teams to alignadvocacy efforts with the company’s objectives and goals.

What weexpect from you:

Bachelor’s Degree 7 years of experience in tradeassociations, government relations or industry advocacy -preferably with Hill experience in a staff role. Advancedunderstanding of the legislative process, regulatorydecision-making, and how to navigate the complexities of governmentpolicy. Expert in, and genuine care for, expanding access to mentalhealth services and reshaping the future of digital health policy.

Innovative solutions, helping develop and execute strategies thatadvance our policy priorities. Critical thinking, with stronganalytical skills, capable of deciphering complex legislative andregulatory landscapes to provide actionable insights. Comfortengaging with elected officials, regulators, corporate executives,and industry leaders – whether in a boardroom or on Capitol Hill.

Ability to advocate for policies in high-stakes environments whilemaintaining professionalism, diplomacy, and ethical businessjudgment. Desire to influence, inform, and inspire, whetherdrafting policy briefs, advocacy materials, public comments, orspeaking at events. Exceptional written and oral skills, able totranslate complex policy concepts into compelling narratives thatresonate with diverse audiences. Outstanding organizational andproject management skills, capable of juggling multiple prioritieswith precision. Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-orientedenvironment, while also comfortable working independently andproactively. The target base salary range for this position is$158,200 – $205,700, and is part of a competitive total rewardspackage including stock options and benefits. Individual pay mayvary from the target range and is determined by a number of factorsincluding experience, location, internal pay equity, and otherrelevant business considerations. We review all employee pay andcompensation programs annually using Radford Global CompensationDatabase at minimum to ensure competitive and fair pay. Benefitsprovided by

Spring Health:

Note:

We have even more benefits thanlisted here and below, your recruiter will provide more in-depthinformation as you continue in the interview process. Benefits aresubject to individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria.

Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day at Spring.

You and your dependents also receive access to One Medical accountsHSA and FSA plans are also available, with Spring contributing upto $1K for HSAs, depending on your plan type. Employer sponsored401(k) match of up to 2% for retirement planning A yearly allotmentof no cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists,coaches, and medication management providers for you and yourdependents. We offer competitive paid time off policies includingvacation, sick leave and company holidays. At 6 months tenure withSpring, we offer parental leave of 18 weeks for birthing parentsand 16 weeks for non-birthing parents. Access to Noom, a weightmanagement program—based in psychology, that’s tailored to yourunique needs and goals. Access to fertility care support throughCarrot, in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertilityexpenses. Access to Wellhub, which connects employees to the bestoptions for fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep in onesubscription Access to BrightHorizons, which provides sponsoredchild care, back-up care, and elder care Up to $1,000 ProfessionalDevelopment Reimbursement a year. $200 per year donation matchingto support your favorite causes. Not sure if you meet everyrequirement? Research shows that women and people from historicallyunderrepresented communities often hesitate to apply for rolesunless they meet every qualification compared to othersimilarly-qualified candidates. At Spring Health, we are committedto fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered,and supported to Thrive. If this role excites you, we encourage youto apply. Spring Health is proud to be an equal opportunityemployer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employmentdecision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex,marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteranstatus, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Wealso consider qualified applicants regardless of criminalhistories, consistent with applicable legal requirements. SpringHealth is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations forqualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Ifyou have a disability or special need that requires accommodation,please let us know.