Government Affairs Director

nebraskamed; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Government Affairs Director to lead and shape our public policy and advocacy strategy in Nebraska and beyond. Reporting to the Vice President Government Affairs, you will develop initiatives, manage relationships with government entities, and coordinate with health-system leaders to influence legislative outcomes.

You will educate internal stakeholders, identify policy priorities, and collaborate with experts to address advocacy needs, ensuring alignment with the

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant work experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Knowledge of legislative strategies, policies and procedures required.
• Understanding of healthcare policy and financing, including Medicare and Medicaid programs required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Nebraska Medicine’s government affairs agenda.
• Establish and manage relations at all levels of government.
• Educate internal stakeholders about proposed legislation and implications.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to address advocacy needs.

Skills

Legislative strategy knowledge

Healthcare policy understanding

Policy advocacy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor or relevant master's (preferred)

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Government Affairs Director

Reporting to the Vice President Government Affairs, this position will develop and implement Nebraska Medicine’s government affairs, public policy and advocacy agenda, under the direction of senior leadership. Establish and manage successful relations at all levels of government. Implement strategies to identify, influence and achieve desired legislative and regulatory outcomes at all levels of government. Engage system leaders in relevant discussions on local, state and national levels to legislative and advocacy priorities of the health system. Support external relationships with health policy stakeholders and take a leadership role in coalition advocacy efforts. Identify, analyze, track, strategize, and advocate on local, state and federal policy initiatives that may impact the health system. Ensure health system leaders who interact with government representatives and agencies are appropriately briefed and educated about Nebraska Medicine’s strategy. Educate internal stakeholders regarding the potential impact of proposed legislation and prepare timely recommendations and communications for health system leaders. Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to identify and address health system advocacy needs.

Details: Government Affairs Director

• Candidate must live in Nebraska or Iowa
• This is a hybrid position, must be able to work on campus
• Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with work experience in healthcare advocacy, government, or other policy-based position
• Resume REQUIRED for consideration

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Required Qualifications: Government Affairs Director

• Minimum seven years' relevant work experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative strategies, policies and procedures required.
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare policy and financing, including Medicare and Medicaid programs required.

Preferred Qualifications: Government Affairs Director

• Work experience in healthcare advocacy, government, or other policy-based position preferred.
• Juris Doctor OR master's degree in healthcare administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Nursing or related area preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.