Director of Federal Policy & Advocacy

Methodist Healthcare Ministries of S. Tx•San Antonio, TX

16d•$140,942 - $179,701

About The Position

The Director of Federal Policy & Advocacy leads the development and execution of Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ (MHM) federal and state policy agenda to advance health equity and improve outcomes for underserved communities. This role oversees public policy strategy, advocacy partnerships, contract management, research, and operational excellence to maximize community impact.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Health Care Administration, or a related social, behavioral, or government field.
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in public policy and advocacy at the state and federal levels.
Experience in healthcare delivery systems, public health, or related fields.
Minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience.
Strong conceptual, analytical, and organizational skills.
Experience in strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
Ability to interact professionally with executive leadership and board members.
Demonstrated ability to manage contracts, budgets, and performance metrics.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on behalf of underserved populations and addressing health disparities.
Experience in building cross-sector coalitions and external partnerships.
Advanced expertise in monitoring and evaluation processes.
Experience managing complex advocacy campaigns at the federal level.

Responsibilities

Lead analysis of proposed policy priorities and initiatives; assess impact on MHM and populations served.
Develop and oversee federal legislative agenda and advocacy materials (policy briefs, white papers, fact sheets, testimony, presentations, stakeholder communications).
Research and analyze legislative proposals addressing systemic inequities.
Develop and implement coalition-building strategies (grasstops and grassroots).
Oversee reporting and tracking of advocacy and lobbying activities to ensure legal compliance.
Oversee and manage a portfolio of funded advocacy partners.
Negotiate, monitor, and review contracts, budgets, and deliverables.
Support contract management processes and serve as backup when needed.
Monitor contract budgets and timelines; ensure adherence to change control guidelines.
Identify and recommend new strategic advocacy partners.
Lead federal program development, initiation, and execution.
Convene senior-level stakeholders and executive partners.
Oversee budget allocation for program-related activities.
Develop strategic research and educational plans aligned with policy priorities.
Interpret and translate research findings into actionable insights and educational materials.
Disseminate research to stakeholders and ensure adherence to document storage protocols.
Develop, edit, and facilitate content across multiple communication channels.
Ensure adherence to brand and communication standards.
Utilize social media metrics to inform advocacy strategies.
Manage communications deliverables within advocacy partner portfolio.
Establish and maintain streamlined processes, clear roles, and high-quality outputs within the team.
Develop evaluation measures and contribute to Quarterly Performance Reviews (QPRs).
Identify operational gaps and risks; recommend improvements.
Monitor performance metrics to ensure achievement of departmental goals.
Directly supervises departmental staff. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, onboarding, developing, and recognizing employees; planning and assigning work; scheduling and approving timesheets; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards; addressing employee concerns; and setting and monitoring annual goals.