Senior Director, Health Policy & Government Relations

SolutionHealth; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking an Executive Director of Government Relations to strategically guide public policy, legislation, and regulatory matters impacting the organization. You will develop strategies to engage government officials, policymakers, and advocacy groups to elevate the system's profile and priorities.

The role involves building coalitions, managing relationships at state and local levels, and delivering policy insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public relations, communications, or a related field.
• Advanced degree in public policy, law, government, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in government relations or public policy/advocacy.
• Proven track record of legislative and regulatory advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Guides and influences public policy, legislation, and regulatory matters affecting the organization.
• Develops and executes strategies to engage government officials, policymakers, and advocacy groups.
• Builds coalitions and maintains relationships with government officials at state, county, and local levels.
• Organizes meetings, hearings, and events with government representatives.
• Manages chamber memberships and facilitates information sharing with system leaders.
• Educates internal audiences on legislative issues at federal, state, county, and municipal levels.
• Develops high-quality written policy materials and statements for the record.
• Ensures compliance with lobbying laws and regulations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in political science, public relations, communications, or a related field

Advanced degree in public policy, law, government, or a related field

Job description

Elliot Health System is seeking an Executive Director of Government Relations to strategically guide public policy, legislation, and regulatory matters impacting the organization. You will develop strategies to engage government officials, policymakers, and advocacy groups to elevate the system's profile and priorities.

The role involves building coalitions, managing relationships at state and local levels, and delivering policy insights to senior leadership.