Director of Government Affairs, Healthcare

About the Team:

Grindr is an AI-native platform powering how millions of gay people connect globally. With 15M+ monthly users, 130B+ annual messages, and a team of fewer than 200, we move fast, stay lean, and tackle technical problems at a scale few companies ever see.

Grindr is seeking a Director of Government Affairs, Healthcare to serve as Grindr’s principal lobbyist on HIV prevention policy, federal appropriations, PEPFAR, PrEP access, and health financing issues. Reporting to the Head of Global Government Affairs, this individual will engage directly with Congress, federal agencies, and leading health policy stakeholders to protect and expand access to lifesaving prevention infrastructure.

Grindr has long played an active role in advancing LGBTQ+ health – from helping normalize and drive adoption of PrEP through product choices, to launching HIV self-test distribution and expanding impact through Grindr for Equality – and health remains a core pillar of our mission to be the global gayborhood in your pocket. As we expand further into healthcare, including the launch of telehealth services like Woodwork and continued growth across both for-profit and social impact initiatives, we are strengthening our government affairs capacity to support this next phase.

Grindr sits at the intersection of technology and public health. The Director of Government Affairs, Healthcare will help ensure that HIV prevention infrastructure remains funded, modernized, and accessible – and that LGBTQ+ communities are not left behind in federal and global health policy decisions. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape national conversations on HIV prevention, LGBTQ+ health, and family formation.

At Grindr, we operate in Grindr Mode. Moderately hardcore day-to-day, truly hardcore when it counts. It’s about doing great work without burning out. Outcomes over outputs. Smart, driven people who raise your bar, with room to live full lives.

This is a hybrid role based remotely in Washington, D.C. and will require some travel.

About the Job:

• Federal Health Policy and Appropriations Strategy (Primary Focus)

  • Develop and execute engagement strategy with Senate and House Appropriations, HELP, Energy & Commerce, Ways & Means, and Foreign Relations Committees.

  • Advance and defend federal funding for CDC HIV prevention programs, HRSA initiatives, PEPFAR, and PrEP access expansion.

  • Monitor and shape legislation affecting HIV prevention delivery models, telehealth, pharmacy access, and Medicaid/commercial coverage for PrEP.

• Health Financing and Structural Policy

  • Provide strategic counsel on federal and state healthcare financing frameworks relevant to prevention and access, including public health funding streams, reimbursement policy, and drug pricing programs (experience with 340B and related safety-net financing structures preferred).

  • Monitor and assess policy and regulatory developments affecting prevention-focused delivery models, including changes in oversight, reimbursement, and pharmacy access.

  • Advise leadership on healthcare reform trends and their implications for innovative, access-oriented care models serving LGBTQ+ communities.

• Global Health and PEPFAR

  • Engage congressional offices and the State Department on PEPFAR reauthorization and global HIV prevention priorities.

  • Coordinate with advocacy coalitions and global health stakeholders.

• LGBTQ+ Family Formation and Reproductive Policy

  • Lead policy engagement on IVF access and assisted reproductive technology coverage.

  • Track developments impacting family formation equity for same-sex couples.

Role Requirements:

• 8-12+ years of experience on Capitol Hill, at a federal agency, or in a senior healthcare government affairs role.

• Deep understanding of federal appropriations and health committee processes.

• Direct experience with HIV/AIDS policy, PEPFAR, CDC/HRSA funding, or Medicaid coverage policy.

• Familiarity with 340B policy debates strongly preferred.

• Strong bipartisan relationships and political judgment.

• Excellent communicator capable of briefing executives clearly and concisely.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Dental & Vision Full premium coverage for you. Partial coverage for dependents.

• Family Formation Up to $200,000 in fertility and family-building sup