Health Policy and Government Relations Partner

Bon Secours Mercy Health

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About The Position

The Health Policy and Government Relations Strategic Partner leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policy initiatives aligned with the organization’s goals. The role conducts research, analysis, and communications to influence policy decisions concerning public program payment, workforce, and community investments intended to improve health outcomes. The position works with internal stakeholders and external policy organizations to advance the system’s policy agenda and shape its engagement with government entities at local, state, and federal levels. It leads efforts to advance favorable healthcare policies, legislation, and regulation while building strategic relationships with key stakeholders.

The role provides executive leadership in monitoring and interpreting legislative and regulatory trends, assessing proposed policies, developing evidence-based policy positions and advocacy strategies, and advising senior leaders. It oversees policy initiatives and represents the organization in industry associations, coalitions, and policy forums. It also provides executive oversight of advocacy and government relations compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, economics, or a related field, and at least seven years of significant health policy experience. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, economics, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of significant health policy experience.
• Deep understanding of government relations and long-range policy and program planning.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislative and executive processes, key players, and regional legislative and regulatory procedures.
• Skills in policy research and coalition building.
• Experience with third-party engagement and public opinion analysis.
• Strategic thinking, plan development, and implementation skills.
• Project management skills from conception through completion, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and shifting company priorities.
• Ability to encourage open communication and teamwork throughout the organization.
• Ability to build shared commitment to organizational goals and quality outcomes.
• Ability to maintain relationships, credibility, and influence with external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Persuasive communication skills and ability to influence and engage others.
• Ability to resolve conflict constructively and navigate difficult conversations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in public policy, public health, public administration, economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and anticipate legislative and regulatory trends affecting healthcare delivery and organizational strategy.
• Oversee analysis of proposed policies and regulations and provide strategic assessments and actionable recommendations to the executive team.
• Direct the development of evidence-based policy positions and advocacy strategies at system and market levels.
• Lead the drafting and presentation of policy briefs, executive-level reports, and official testimony for legislative and regulatory audiences.
• Evaluate and communicate the organizational and stakeholder impact of health policies, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Represent the organization in industry associations, coalitions, and policy forums to advance shared priorities and build strategic alliances.
• Partner with executive leadership to integrate advocacy goals with enterprise-wide strategies and align policy across business units.
• Design and oversee multi-year advocacy and policy initiatives, addressing risks and opportunities in a changing policy environment.
• Advise senior leaders on emerging socioeconomic and policy trends and organizational responses to complex challenges.
• Provide executive oversight to ensure advocacy and government relations activities comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Serve as the principal advisor to leadership on complex compliance matters related to policy development and external engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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