Strategic Leader, Government Advocacy & Policy

Boston Medical Center Health System, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) seeks an Executive Director, Government Advocacy to lead government affairs across state and federal levels. Based in Massachusetts, the role informs and executes BMCHS's advocacy agenda and serves as a senior representative with elected officials, regulators, and trade associations.

The position requires senior relationships in Massachusetts and/or federal government, plus a track record of influence, and offers strategic leadership of the Government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 10+ years in government affairs or public policy in leadership roles.
• Advanced degree preferred (MPP, MPA, MPH, JD, MBA, or related field).
• Senior-level relationships and influence with Massachusetts state government, federal government, or similar environments.
• Experience with healthcare systems, academic medical centers, safety-net organizations, or health plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of BMCHS's government affairs agenda at federal, state and local levels.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with state legislators, executives, congressional offices, and local officials.
• Represent BMCHS to policymakers, regulators, and coalitions; manage relationships with external lobbyists and associations.
• Oversee day-to-day legislative advocacy and lead regulatory policy engagement on healthcare financing and policy.
• Coordinate advocacy priorities across hospitals, faculty practice and health plan to ensure a consistent enterprise position.
• Advise executive leadership on political developments and regulatory risk; prepare them for engagements.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Executive presence

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred (MPP/MPA/MPH/JD/MBA)

Job description

Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) seeks an Executive Director, Government Advocacy to lead government affairs across state and federal levels. Based in Massachusetts, the role informs and executes BMCHS's advocacy agenda and serves as a senior representative with elected officials, regulators, and trade associations.

The position requires senior relationships in Massachusetts and/or federal government, plus a track record of influence, and offers strategic leadership of the Government