Senior VP, State Government Relations & Policy

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking the Vice President, State Government Relations to lead enterprise-wide strategy and operations for state government affairs across current and future markets.

The role reports to the Senior Vice President, Government Relations and oversees a network of market-based leaders, coordinating engagement with governors, agencies, and coalitions to advance enterprise priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in government relations or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaiser Permanente's enterprise state government relations strategy and manage a team of market-based Government Relations leaders.
• Design and evolve a One KP state government relations operating model that aligns enterprise and market teams.
• Represent Kaiser Permanente with governors, legislative leaders, state agencies, trade associations, and coalitions.
• Build proactive engagement strategies to strengthen visibility and influence with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Oversee enterprise legislative intelligence, political analysis, and stakeholder landscape assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Government relations

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking the Vice President, State Government Relations to lead enterprise-wide strategy and operations for state government affairs across current and future markets.

The role reports to the Senior Vice President, Government Relations and oversees a network of market-based leaders, coordinating engagement with governors, agencies, and coalitions to advance enterprise priorities.