Director, State Government Affairs
About The Position
DaVita Inc. is seeking a Director of State Government Affairs to join their government affairs team. This role will manage the company’s legislative and regulatory priorities, focusing on the Southeast region of the U.S. The position requires strong public policy and government affairs experience in state legislative or regulatory environments, with a demonstrated ability to lead advocacy campaigns independently. The individual must be self-motivated, able to manage multiple high-profile issues, and possess superior written and verbal skills. This role will report to the Senior Director of State Government Affairs and collaborate with the broader team, including the Group Vice President, to ensure DaVita’s interests are represented before state legislative and regulatory entities. The position will also manage external state lobby teams.
Requirements
- 10+ years of public policy, state government affairs experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Superior written and verbal skills
Nice To Haves
- Health care policy background, knowledge preferred
Responsibilities
- Works with the Senior Director, State Government Affairs to help manage the company’s state public policy initiatives in the Southeast Region.
- Analyzes state legislative, regulatory threats and opportunities and helps execute on strategies to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
- Assists in drafting necessary advocacy materials and other resources needed to drive state policy campaigns, initiatives (superior written and verbal skills a must).
- Provides leadership to senior management offering guidance and direction on public policy matters.
- Assists in managing external lobby team for including engagement and tracking of relevant legislation and regulations affecting the company.
- Works with the broader DaVita State Government Affairs team to establish and execute long-term strategic goals and manages implementation to achieve organizational public policy goals.
- Works with regulatory agencies, industry groups and community organizations to assure that DaVita is a valued community resource and partner.
- Assists in creation and execution of political giving strategies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave
- Professional development programs
- On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
