State Government Affairs Leader | Health Policy Strategy

Henry Ford Health; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an Associate Vice President of State Government Affairs to lead state advocacy, coordinate with policy teams, and advise executive leadership on legislative developments and regulatory matters.

The role requires deep knowledge of Michigan government, a track record of strategic advocacy, and the ability to align enterprise priorities with policy outcomes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, public administration, health administration, law or a related field.
• At least seven years of government affairs, public policy, legislative or regulatory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Michigan state government, legislative processes and state agency operations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute complex advocacy strategies and influence policy outcomes.
• Experience advising senior executives on sensitive legislative, regulatory and political matters.
• Experience leading complex initiatives and coordinating cross-functional teams; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, written and verbal communication, analytical and relationship-building skills.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in public policy, political science, public administration, health administration or law.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in government affairs or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and directs all state advocacy in coordination with the government affairs and policy teams.
• Monitors legislative activity, hearings, proposed bills, appropriations, administrative rules and policies affecting the health care field.
• Assesses the operational and financial implications of state policy in collaboration with Legal, Finance, Operations, Clinical, Communications, Strategy and others.
• Represents Henry Ford Health with the Michigan Legislature, the administration, state departments and associations.
• Builds and maintains relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, agency directors and stakeholders.
• Coordinates timely enterprise responses to legislation, including drafting or reviewing proposed language and comments.
• Collaborates to develop bill analyses, policy briefs and responses to rules and waivers.
• Supports employee and stakeholder education and engagement regarding government priorities.
• Supports political action committee activities in accordance with policy and governance.
• Manages state-related contract lobbyists and ensures timely execution of objectives.
• Provides direction to assigned team members, prioritizes work, and supports professional development.

Skills

Public policy

Government affairs

Strategic advocacy

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Executive advisory

Leadership

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy / related field

Master’s degree in public policy / related field

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an Associate Vice President of State Government Affairs to lead state advocacy, coordinate with policy teams, and advise executive leadership on legislative developments and regulatory matters.

The role requires deep knowledge of Michigan government, a track record of strategic advocacy, and the ability to align enterprise priorities with policy outcomes across the organization.