Senior Director, State Health Policy & Engagement

Joint Commission International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 169,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Joint Commission International seeks a Senior Director, State Engagement, to lead state-level government affairs and health policy initiatives in Washington, DC. You will strategize, manage stakeholder relationships, and guide senior executives on policy alignment to advance the mission.

The role requires deep healthcare policy knowledge, exceptional relationship-building, and proven leadership of a state-focused team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public policy, public health, government affairs or law.
• 15+ years’ experience in state relations, with 5+ years in healthcare policy.
• Hands-on approach to managing a team of state relations and health policy experts.
• Strong interpersonal and C-suite level engagement skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong project management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Deep understanding of healthcare policy and ability to represent the organization’s interests.

Responsibilities

• Lead state government and policy engagement with state governments, Departments of Health, legislatures, and Medicaid offices.
• Develop strategies to strengthen relationships with policymakers and healthcare associations.
• Coordinate policy positions, analyses, and stakeholder communications.
• Manage state engagement team and represent Joint Commission at events and conferences.

Skills

Public policy expertise

Healthcare policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Master’s degree in public policy/public health/government affairs or law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Policy research databases

Job description

Joint Commission International seeks a Senior Director, State Engagement, to lead state-level government affairs and health policy initiatives in Washington, DC. You will strategize, manage stakeholder relationships, and guide senior executives on policy alignment to advance the mission.

The role requires deep healthcare policy knowledge, exceptional relationship-building, and proven leadership of a state-focused team.