Senior VP, State Government Relations & Policy

New Jersey Hospital Association Group; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) seeks a Vice President, Government Relations to lead legislative advocacy for New Jersey’s hospitals and health systems from Trenton. This senior role focuses on building relationships with policymakers, shaping policy, and directing complex regulatory work.

Based in Princeton, NJ, NJHA offers a collaborative team, extensive policy resources, and opportunities to engage with federal and state officials; travel within New Jersey and beyond is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, government service, or a closely related field.
• Significant direct lobbying or legislative experience at the state level.
• Strong written communication skills with ability to produce clear advocacy materials.
• Ability to quickly develop working command of unfamiliar subject matter for effective advocacy.
• Experience drafting state regulatory comment letters and engaging in the state rulemaking process.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, leadership, staff and the Governor’s office.
• Independently manage assigned state legislative and regulatory matters from start to finish.
• Monitor legislation, regulations and actions to assess impact for NJHA and members.
• Develop advocacy strategies in consultation with senior staff and subject matter experts.
• Draft and coordinate testimony, letters, comments and briefing materials.
• Represent NJHA at hearings, stakeholder meetings and with policymakers.

Skills

Written comms

Policy analysis

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

10 years in government relations

Job description

New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) seeks a Vice President, Government Relations to lead legislative advocacy for New Jersey’s hospitals and health systems from Trenton. This senior role focuses on building relationships with policymakers, shaping policy, and directing complex regulatory work.

Based in Princeton, NJ, NJHA offers a collaborative team, extensive policy resources, and opportunities to engage with federal and state officials; travel within New Jersey and beyond is required.