Senior California Government Relations Executive

Kaiser Permanente; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Vice President of California Government Relations to lead an integrated strategy across government relations, public affairs, and policy. You will partner with market, enterprise, legal, regulatory, and community leaders to anticipate policy issues and align advocacy priorities with KP's strategic goals.

In this role, you will cultivate relationships with legislators, agencies, industry partners, and stakeholder coalitions, guiding senior executives and shaping

Qualifications

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, legislative affairs, public affairs, advocacy, public policy, political affairs, or related fields, including significant leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of California State government relations strategies that advance Kaiser Permanente's mission and policy objectives.
• Serve as a senior advisor to enterprise and California market leaders on legislative, regulatory, political, and stakeholder issues affecting KP.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with elected officials, public agencies, industry partners, advocacy organizations, community leaders, and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional policy and advocacy priorities with Public Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, Community Health, Labor Relations, Communications, and operational leaders.
• Identify emerging policy risks and opportunities, develop clear recommendations, and support executive decision-making on priority issues.
• Represent Kaiser Permanente in external forums and ensure messages, positions, and engagement strategies are consistent, credible, and aligned across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder management

Public affairs

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Vice President of California Government Relations to lead an integrated strategy across government relations, public affairs, and policy. You will partner with market, enterprise, legal, regulatory, and community leaders to anticipate policy issues and align advocacy priorities with KP's strategic goals.

In this role, you will cultivate relationships with legislators, agencies, industry partners, and stakeholder coalitions, guiding senior executives and shaping