State Government Affairs Sr Director

DaVita Kidney Care

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Senior Director of State Government Affairs to join our dynamic, fast-paced government affairs team to assist in managing the company’s legislative and regulatory priorities. Qualified candidates will have 10+ years of strong public policy and/or corporate government affairs experience at the state legislative or regulatory environment within with a demonstrated ability to independently lead highly-leveraged state advocacy campaigns/initiatives. This individual must be self-motivated and have the ability to manage several high-profile issues at once. Superior written and verbal skills are non-negotiable. This position will assist the Vice-President of State Government Affairs manage DaVita’s state policy initiatives to ensure the company’s interests are represented before appropriate state legislative and regulatory entities. The position will provide leadership, management, and coordination of the enterprise’s state public policy activities and requires an individual with strong public policy and government affairs experience. This position will also help lead and collaborate with other members of the DaVita state and federal government affairs team as well as assist in managing external state lobby teams representing DaVita.

Requirements

10+ years of strong public policy and/or corporate government affairs experience at the state legislative or regulatory environment within with a demonstrated ability to independently lead highly-leveraged state advocacy campaigns/initiatives.
This individual must be self-motivated and have the ability to manage several high-profile issues at once.
Superior written and verbal skills are non-negotiable.
Strong public policy and government affairs experience.

Responsibilities

Works with the VP, State Government Affairs to help manage the company’s state public policy initiatives nationwide.
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 VP, State Government Affairs 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 strategy.

Benefits

A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most.
Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment.
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.