Chief Government Affairs Officer

Christiana Care Health System; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 248,000 - 421,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking an accomplished Chief Government Affairs Officer to serve as the organization’s senior government affairs executive and principal advisor to the President and CEO. This role drives federal, state, and local government affairs, regulatory strategy, and public policy priorities to improve community health.

Reporting to the CEO, this leader will build bipartisan coalitions, manage external lobbyists, and set enterprise-wide responses to policy changes, while guiding a

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative advocacy, healthcare, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute ChristianaCare's federal, state, and local government affairs strategy.
• Advise executive leadership on legislative, regulatory, and political developments.
• Oversee lobbying activities, trade association engagement, and government affairs reporting.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Government Affairs, Policy, and Regulatory Strategy team.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy translation

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Public Administration, Business, Healthcare Administration, Law, or related field

Job description

Job Details

Shape Policy. Advance Healthcare. Transform Communities.

At ChristianaCare, we serve our neighbors as respectful, expert, caring partners in their health. We do this by creating innovative, effective, equitable, and affordable systems of care that our neighbors value.

We are seeking an accomplished Chief Government Affairs Officer to serve as the organization's senior government affairs executive and principal advisor to the President and Chief Executive Officer. This influential leader will drive ChristianaCare's legislative, regulatory, and public policy agenda while advancing strategic priorities that improve the health of the communities we serve.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the individual will represent ChristianaCare with policymakers, regulators, government agencies, trade associations, and community leaders, ensuring the organization's voice is heard at the federal, state, and local levels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute ChristianaCare's federal, state, and local government affairs strategy.
• Advise executive leadership on emerging legislative, regulatory, and political developments.
• Lead appropriations and advocacy strategies that advance organizational priorities.

External Affairs & Advocacy

• Serve as ChristianaCare's senior representative with elected officials, regulators, and policy stakeholders.
• Build bipartisan relationships and coalitions that strengthen support for healthcare priorities.
• Develop compelling policy narratives and strategic messaging for internal and external audiences.

Legislative & Regulatory Strategy

• Monitor policy developments and assess organizational impact.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide responses to legislative and regulatory issues.
• Oversee lobbying activities, trade association engagement, and government affairs reporting.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing Government Affairs, Policy, and Regulatory Strategy team.
• Manage external lobbyists, consultants, and strategic partnerships.
• Establish accountability, priorities, and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Public Administration, Business, Healthcare Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative advocacy, healthcare, government, or a related field.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Deep knowledge of federal and state legislative and regulatory processes.
• Strong understanding of healthcare policy and health system operations.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, political acumen, and executive presence.
• Proven ability to influence policymakers and build bipartisan relationships.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Unwavering integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues.

Why ChristianaCare?

This is a rare opportunity to shape healthcare policy, influence meaningful change, and help guide one of the nation's most respected health systems. The Chief Government Affairs Officer will play a critical role in advancing ChristianaCare's mission while helping create a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Join us in transforming healthcare through leadership, advocacy, and innovation.

Annual Compensation Range $247,707.20 - $421,096.00This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Sep 25, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/