Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

PROGYNY
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, flex time, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
1359 Broadway (Show on map)
Jun 03, 2025
Thank you for considering Progyny! The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Government Affairs is a key member of the Progyny team, responsible for developing and executing strategies that influence state-level legislation, regulation, and policy to support the company's mission of advancing women's health. This role will serve as the primary representative of the company to state and federal legislators, regulators, and key stakeholders, with a focus on protecting and expanding access to women's health services, including reproductive, maternal, and preventive care. What you will do... Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of the company's state and federal government affairs strategy in alignment with business and advocacy goals Identify and prioritize state-level policy opportunities and threats across key markets Advocacy & Engagement: Build and maintain strong, bipartisan relationships with state legislators, governors' offices, state agencies, and policy influencers. Represent the company before state legislative and regulatory bodies to advocate for policies that promote access to comprehensive women's health services. Collaborate with coalitions, associations, and advocacy partners to advance shared policy goals. Internal Alignment & Advisory: Advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams (legal, compliance, operations, communications) on political and regulatory developments and their potential business impact. Serve as a subject matter expert on state and federal health policy, particularly related to reproductive health, women's health, scope of practice, and health equity. Oversee departmental budget, including lobbying expenditures, political contributions, and consulting contracts. Policy Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor state and federal legislative and regulatory developments; assess implications for the Company. Prepare regular reports, briefings, and strategic recommendations for the executive team and Board of Directors. About you... 15+ years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, or legislative strategy, with significant experience at the state level. Proven leadership experience in healthcare, women's health, or a similarly regulated industry. Deep understanding of state and federal legislative and regulatory processes and health policy issues. Strong existing network of state government contacts, especially in states with high policy activity around women's and reproductive health. Experience working with both red and blue states on sensitive issues such as reproductive rights. Political savvy and the ability to navigate complex, high-stakes policy landscapes. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. JD, MPP, MPH, or equivalent advanced degree preferred. Passion for advancing women's health and health equity. Please note: Progyny is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future. About Progyny: Progyny (Nasdaq: PGNY) is a global leader in women's health and family building solutions, trusted by the nation's leading employers, health plans and benefit purchasers. We envision a world where everyone can realize dreams of family and ideal health. Our outcomes prove that comprehensive, inclusive and intentionally designed solutions simultaneously benefit employers, patients and physicians. Our benefits solution empowers patients with concierge support, coaching, education, and digital tools;provides access to a premier network of fertility and women's health specialists who use the latest science and technologies; drives optimal clinical outcomes; and reduces healthcare costs. Our mission is toempower healthier, supported journeys through transformative fertility, family building and women's health benefits. Headquartered in New York City, Progyny has been recognized for its leadership and growth as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, CNBC Disruptor 50, Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Forbes' Best Employers, Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies, Inc. 5000, Inc. Power Partners, and Crain's Fast 50 for NYC. For more information, visit www.progyny.com. Our perks: Family friendly benefits: Paid family and parental leave, preconception, fertility and family building benefits (including egg freezing, IVF, and adoption support), family and pet care fund, and Parents' Employee Affiliation Group Menopause and midlife care Health, dental, vision and life insurance options for employees and family Free in-person, virtual and text-based mental health and wellness support Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days and summer flex time Company equity Bonus program 401(k) plan with company match Access to on-demand legal and financial advice Learning and development programs to help you grow professionally and a mentorship program Company social eventsto include annual volunteer day and donation matching Flex days (3 days a week in the office) and onsite meals and snacks for employees reporting into our NY office In compliance with New York City's Wage Transparency Law, the annual salary [wage] range for NYC-based applicants is: $220,000 - $250,000. There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. Progyny offers a total compensation package comprised of base salary, cash bonus, and equity. Progyny is proud to be anEqual Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives,skillsand experiences within our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, status as a protected veteran, criminal history consistent with legal requirements or any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation during the recruiting process, please send an e-mail to apply@progyny.com.