Government Relations Director

Intermountain Health • Dayton, OH

1d • $67 - $104 • Onsite

About The Position

The Government Relations Director is part of the Strategic Planning Department and provides advice and counsel on Utah government relations and public policy to leaders within Intermountain Health. The Director will develop and implement a strategic approach to lobbying the Utah State Legislature, in addition to developing and maintaining key personal relationships with certain lawmakers and other Utah public officials and regulators, particularly with officials in leadership and those with positions of influence over State healthcare policy. In addition, the Director will represent Intermountain Health before industry associations and special interest groups that impact healthcare policy. Along with offering a chance to work in a stable, strong, mission-based environment, this role provides the opportunity to experience the Mountain West’s diverse culture and incredible landscapes. You’ll be able to explore abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, including skiing, hiking, and fishing, as well as stunning national parks and forests, all within hours of where you’ll call home. Becoming a part of the Intermountain team means gaining a family and finding a place to plant your roots.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Philosophy, Public Administrations or a business-related major involving critical thinking. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Experience in a role requiring some knowledge of the healthcare industry, and a basic understanding of healthcare financing and Utah’s legislative appropriations process, with a proven ability to successfully passing and preventing legislation.
• Experience in a role requiring effective communication skills, both verbal and written and interpersonal communication skills and group facilitation skills, with strong experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications.
• Must be able to travel as needed, within the state and throughout the Nation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as an in-house lobbyist for a corporation, special interest or trade group.
• Four (4) years of experience in developing legislative strategy and lobbying the Utah State Legislature, other Utah State governmental agencies and local government.
• Lobbying experience must include identifying key issues and designing a legislative plan, recruiting bill sponsors, developing an organizational position on the issues or program, persuading lawmakers and orchestrating support for an organization position or program.
• Political writing experience with examples of work.
• Must be able to demonstrate extensive, general government relations subject-matter expertise.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with a wide variety of individuals throughout the system.
• Collaborate with and support the Vice President of Government Relations and other leaders within Intermountain by effectively managing Utah government relations strategies and processes.
• Counsel senior management and proactively advises senior management about issues, situations, and policy matters that could impact Intermountain’s corporate and financial interests, as well as its image and relationships.
• Act as a subject matter expert to assists and advise the Vice President of Government Relations for intermountain in matters pertaining to Government Relations.
• Advise and counsels senior management and trustees to optimize Intermountain’s mission, image/reputation, and relationships with Utah Legislature.
• Create and implement strategic plans; identify and articulate key Intermountain messages; manage issues; act as liaison with other managers and areas within Intermountain; and act as representative of Intermountain in relationships with various outside groups.
• Attend legislative sessions and conferences, participate as appropriate with all Utah-based government bodies to influence legislation and regulation and maintain relations that are favorable to Intermountain.
• Manage issues and identify issues that may emerge and affect Intermountain.
• Track and help Intermountain manage these issues to avoid crises and take advantage of opportunities.
• Act as liaison with other managers and areas within Intermountain, while also working cooperatively with other managers to help achieve Intermountain goals.
• Help train others within Intermountain regarding Intermountain strategies relating to Government Relations, and the political process generally, while also managing outside contract lobbyists.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Healthy Living program
• financial incentives
• digital tools
• tobacco cessation
• classes
• counseling
• paid time off
• financial wellness tools
• retirement planning
• annual pay-for-performance opportunity (“AP4P”)
• sign-on and/or a relocation bonus when applicable
• up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution (PEAK program)

What This Job Offers

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