VP, Strategic Accounts – Laboratory
McKesson
Vice President, Government Affairs
First American
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteSalary
💰 $192,400 - $256,525 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Define and lead a comprehensive state government affairs strategy aligned with corporate or organizational goals.
- Serve as the chief spokesperson and representative to legislative, regulatory, and executive branches at the local and state levels.
- Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments at the state level.
- Find opportunities and risks and develop advocacy plans to advance interests and address potential challenges.
- Build and manage high-level relationships with elected officials, agency leaders, and policy influencers.
- Lead issue advocacy campaigns, legislative negotiations, and coalition-building efforts.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to lobbying disclosure rules and ethics guidelines.
- Collaborate with industry peers, trade associations, and other organizations to build coalitions and partnerships that support First American policy objectives.
- Collaborate closely with legal, public affairs, corporate communications, and business units.
- Develop and lead the company’s PAC strategy, including contribution planning, governance, and recruitment.
- Frequent travel required, up to 50%
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, (Master’s preferred).
- 12+ years of progressively senior experience in state government affairs, policy, or a related domain.
- Deep understanding of state legislative and regulatory processes, including policy development and administrative procedure.
- Executive presence and ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
- Background in lobbying, legal, or public policy strongly preferred.
- Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, in an effective and compelling manner.
- Critical thinker with the ability to solve problems and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with state legislative procedures and the established channels of communication between pertinent committees, legislative offices, and state agencies is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO/paid sick leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
state government affairslegislative analysisregulatory complianceadvocacy planningissue advocacy campaignscoalition-buildinglobbyingpolicy developmentadministrative procedurePAC strategy
Soft skills
executive presenceinfluencecommunicationcritical thinkingproblem-solvingrelationship managementnegotiationcollaborationadaptabilitystrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree
