Director, State Governmental Relations

Lifepoint Health • Brentwood, TN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, State Governmental Relations is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the company's state government relations program and developing strategies to maintain a favorable environment for the healthcare industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience
• 5 years in a government relations department, an elected official’s office, or managing political campaigns
• Ability to travel up to 25-50% of the time
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement state legislative priorities and strategies in compliance with Lifepoint strategies
• Direct communication and coordination with the appropriate Division Presidents to ensure that government relations efforts and activities support and enhance operational goals
• Direct supervision and management of state lobbyists (contractors)
• Serve as liaison and primary contact with key state healthcare trade associations to ensure the company's views and priorities are represented
• Develop and manage key state legislative issues by soliciting analysis of legislative, regulatory proposals from appropriate company departments and personnel
• Coordinate the company's grassroots call to action program to ensure the views and priorities of the company are appropriately communicated to various state legislative bodies and trade associations
• Manage political action committees
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director