Director, Government Relations
Aspirus Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Madison • Illinois • Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $167,206 - $250,810 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead UW Health’s federal and state government relations strategy, including Wisconsin and Illinois
- Lead UW Health’s engagement with Congress, state legislatures, Governors’ offices, CMS, DHS, and other agencies
- Conduct direct lobbying while also overseeing and coordinating contracted lobbying firms at the state and federal levels
- Advise the CEO and senior leadership on legislative and regulatory strategy
- Advance high priority initiatives, including large scale government payment and funding programs
- Partner with financial, clinical and operational stakeholders to align advocacy with operational and funding goals
- Develop and manage strategic policy initiatives from concept through passage and implementation
- Coordinate development of legislative strategies and ensure alignment across UW Health and with key partners at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Madison
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Business Administration or related field Required
- Master's Degree in related field Preferred
- 5 years of experience with state and/or federal government relations Required
- Experience building relationships with government agency and/or legislative staff Required
- Experience as Legislative staff, in a state or federal agency, or as a lobbyist Preferred
- Experience representing a large, complex healthcare organizational or integrated system Preferred
- Experience working with academic institutions Preferred
- Experience with WI, IL and federal government Preferred
Benefits
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
government relationslobbyinglegislative strategypolicy initiativesadvocacy alignmentfunding programsstakeholder engagementstrategic managementregulatory strategyrelationship building
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationadvisory skillsstrategic thinkingnegotiationorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginfluencingteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree