Manager, State Government Affairs & Health Policy
About The Position
The Manager, State Government Affairs & Health Policy supports DaVita’s State Government Affairs team by tracking, organizing, and advancing priority state legislative and regulatory workstreams. The role manages coordinated work related to non-compete legislation, monitors artificial intelligence legislation and regulations, and engages stakeholders and subject matter experts in support of advocacy for dialysis patients and the kidney care industry. It requires strong project management, policy analysis, written communication, and cross-functional coordination skills. The position monitors and analyzes state policy developments, maintains workstream trackers and plans, coordinates stakeholders, and prepares advocacy materials for policymakers, regulators, coalitions, and internal leaders. It partners with Legal, Compliance, Operations, Clinical, Human Resources, Communications, and other teams to assess impacts and align advocacy strategies. The role also supports state government affairs leaders, consultants, and coalition partners with research and advocacy execution, and maintains documentation for applicable lobbying, ethics, and disclosure requirements. The position is remote, with minimal travel as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in public policy, political science, government, health policy, healthcare administration, or communications.
- At least three years of experience in state government affairs, public policy, legislative or regulatory affairs, healthcare advocacy, a governmental agency, a trade association, or a related private-sector role is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear policy summaries and advocacy materials for varied audiences.
- Strong project management, organizational, prioritization, and follow-through skills across simultaneous workstreams and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and legislative or regulatory tracking platforms.
- Ability to build productive working relationships and coordinate with internal subject matter experts, external stakeholders, consultants, associations, and coalitions.
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive or rapidly evolving policy matters.
- Critical thinking and policy analysis skills; ability to create structure, maintain project visibility, drive accountability, communicate clearly, collaborate, and adapt in a fast-moving multi-state policy environment.
- Understanding of state legislative, regulatory, and administrative processes, including bill progression, rulemaking, public comment, and implementation.
- Ability to analyze legislation and regulations, identify operational and patient impacts, compare requirements across states, and translate complex material into concise, actionable guidance.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of state health policy, Medicaid, healthcare delivery, workforce policy, or related issues.
- Experience with kidney care or dialysis policy.
- Familiarity with non-compete and healthcare workforce policy.
- Experience managing multi-state policy tracking, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and supporting legislative or regulatory advocacy.
- Experience in Medicaid, healthcare workforce policy, kidney care, or dialysis policy.
- Experience with AI-enabled productivity tools.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and summarize state legislation, regulations, agency guidance, and policy developments affecting dialysis patients and DaVita’s business operations.
- Maintain accurate and timely trackers, dashboards, calendars, and work plans across multiple state policy workstreams.
- Lead tracking and internal coordination related to state non-compete legislation and regulations, including issue summaries, state comparisons, implementation timelines, and potential business or workforce impacts.
- Coordinate internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to assess policy proposals, develop organizational positions, and support advocacy for dialysis patients and the kidney care industry.
- Prepare briefs, issue summaries, talking points, fact sheets, presentations, comment letters, testimony, and other advocacy materials for state policymakers, regulators, trade associations, coalitions, and internal leaders.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, Operations, Clinical, Human Resources, Communications, and other teams to evaluate policy impacts and align advocacy strategies.
- Monitor legislative sessions, agency proceedings, hearings, rulemakings, and association or coalition activity; provide timely updates and recommended next steps.
- Support state government affairs leaders, external consultants, and coalition partners with research, materials, project coordination, and advocacy plan execution across multiple states.
- Maintain records and documentation supporting applicable lobbying, ethics, and disclosure requirements.
- Use the Quorum bill tracking tool.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Paid time off and PTO cash out.
- Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
- Access to Headspace.
- Backup child and elder care.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses.
- Performance-based rewards.
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting health and financial well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
