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Job Description Summary
About GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Join us to turn ideas into world-changing realities where every voice matters and every difference builds a healthier world.
Role Overview
As a Government Affairs & Policy Intern, you will support our dynamic team in advancing GE HealthCare's public policy priorities. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in health policy, advocacy, and government relations at both national and global levels.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Job Description Summary
About GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Join us to turn ideas into world-changing realities where every voice matters and every difference builds a healthier world.
Role Overview
As a Government Affairs & Policy Intern, you will support our dynamic team in advancing GE HealthCare's public policy priorities. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in health policy, advocacy, and government relations at both national and global levels.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Attend and summarize Congressional hearings, briefings, stakeholder meetings, and other relevant events.
- Conduct research on key policy areas including health AI, cybersecurity, international trade, supply chain resilience, and health economics.
- Represent GE HealthCare at industry trade associations and coalition meetings.
- Draft communications for the GE HealthCare PAC and Advocacy Network.
- Collaborate with internal teams to raise awareness of policy developments impacting our business and markets.
- Lead or contribute to projects aligned with GE HealthCare's public policy goals.
- Provide general support to the Government Affairs & Policy team as needed.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (any major is welcome; coursework in public policy, political science, health sciences, or related fields is a plus).
- Ability to work in-person at our Washington, DC office during the Fall 2025 semester.
- Strong interest in public policy, healthcare, and advocacy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and concisely.
- Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is preferred but not required.
- Prior experience in policy, government, or advocacy settings is a plus but not mandatory.
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to improving lives through innovation in healthcare.
- Gain exposure to real-world policy work and build professional networks in Washington, DC.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. GE HealthCare does not sponsor employment visas for this role.
- GE HealthCare employees are expected to embody our values: humility, transparency, focus, ownership, and integrity.
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
