VP, California Government Relations & Policy Strategy

Kaiser Permanente; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Vice President, California Government Relations to lead an integrated government relations strategy across the state. You will partner with Public Affairs, market, enterprise, legal, regulatory, community health, labor, and operational leaders to anticipate and shape policy issues and align advocacy priorities with KP's strategic and operational goals.

Responsibilities include building relationships with elected officials and agencies, coordinating

Qualifications

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, legislative affairs, public affairs, advocacy, public policy, political affairs, or related fields, including significant leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of California State government relations strategies that advance Kaiser Permanente's mission, business priorities, and public policy objectives.
• Serve as a senior advisor to enterprise and California market leaders on legislative, regulatory, political, and stakeholder issues affecting KP.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with elected officials, public agencies, industry partners, advocacy organizations, community leaders, and other external stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional policy and advocacy priorities with Public Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, Community Health, Labor Relations, Communications, and operational leaders.
• Identify emerging policy risks and opportunities, develop clear recommendations, and support executive decision-making on priority issues.
• Represent Kaiser Permanente in external forums and ensure messages, positions, and engagement strategies are consistent, credible, and aligned across the organization.]
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Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Government relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Vice President, California Government Relations to lead an integrated government relations strategy across the state. You will partner with Public Affairs, market, enterprise, legal, regulatory, community health, labor, and operational leaders to anticipate and shape policy issues and align advocacy priorities with KP's strategic and operational goals.

Responsibilities include building relationships with elected officials and agencies, coordinating