The Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs assists with the development and implementation of public policy that contributes to the achievement of MedStar Health's mission. This position requires close coordination with the Vice President of Government Affairs and MedStar management in the execution of its strategy and advocacy before Maryland State and local government officials and communities invested in health care policy and the Maryland waiver model.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Participate with other members of MedStar's management team in the development of MedStar's public policy strategy.
Monitor and analyze emerging issues, regulatory trends, and proposed laws, rules, and regulations to determine their potential impact on MedStar throughout the State of Maryland.
Develop and deliver messaging to inform and support MedStar's management, maximizing the effectiveness of its community involvement.
Guide MedStar team members on Maryland initiatives, events, projects, and tasks that have external impact.
Manage Maryland State legislative priorities and the relationships necessary to accomplish MedStar goals.
Manage the process to create MedStar Maryland legislative priorities in collaboration with the MedStar Leadership Team.
Create, in collaboration with MedStar leadership, the Maryland legislative and regulatory positions and manage the process with key stakeholders in Annapolis and local jurisdictions during the legislative session.
Confer with the Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and General Counsel, and Vice President of Government Affairs to formulate submissions to government officials and legislative and regulatory bodies.
Develop, in conjunction with health care organizations and community groups, a visible consensus behind public policy congruent with MedStar's public policy strategy.
Represent MedStar before community organizations, government officials, and regulatory and legislative bodies.
Create a strong Maryland team, well respected internally and externally, that is knowledgeable about Maryland health care and business policy and skilled at building and maintaining professional relationships.
Possess a strong understanding of the Maryland legislative landscape and possess strong relationships to influence policy at the local and state levels.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, Business, or a related field required.
Master's degree in Public Relations or health-related field preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years' experience working with legislative or regulatory bodies at the state and local levels required with preference for some experience to be in health care industry.
Demonstrated work experience with state and local elected officials, political parties, companies, consultancies, governmental agencies, or equivalent organizations required.
Previous experience with a State Legislature preferred.
Previous experience with Maryland healthcare and business policy matters preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Embraces and has a reputation for the highest standards of integrity.
Is experienced in and knowledgeable of state and local policy trends in Maryland and local jurisdictions.
Knowledgeable of state and local legislative processes.
Excellent relationship-building skills and experience in external oral and written communications.
Strong oral and written presentation skills, including the ability to write technical responses to state and local government testimony, support letters, etc.
Ability to travel and work occasional nights and weekends to support advocacy needs, events, committee meetings, etc.
Demonstrates strong leadership and collaborative skills.
Has a successful educational record in fields relevant to legislative policy, communications, and the political process.
This position has a hiring range of $184,900 - $250,000
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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