Vice President Government Affairs & Operations

American Addiction Centers • Oak Brook, IL

12d • $132 - $211 • Hybrid

About The Position

Serving as a leader on the Advocate Health Government Affairs Team, the Vice President Government Affairs & Operations will oversee the state government affairs team and will be a leader of all business processes and operational functions of the department. The role will advance the interests of the Enterprise by maximizing Government Affairs processes and strategy, supporting state and federal advocacy and local engagement, leading internal and external communication initiatives, while measuring impact. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Government Affairs Officer (CGAO), the VP will lead in the execution of the broader team’s strategy and organization, overseeing special and ongoing projects, managing budgets, presentations, issue briefs and strategy documents. The VP shall serve as an enterprise leader, with responsibilities for Government Affairs operations across the entire Advocate Health footprint. The VP will be a critical partner to the CGAO and Government Affairs leaders across the enterprise in advancing strategic initiatives and member engagements, building and hardwiring communication vehicles and tracking and reporting on the team’s goal achievement. The VP will not serve as a registered lobbyist, but will be a visible member of the Government Affairs team, streamlining operational and work processes, enabling the success of our front-line lobbyists and policy leaders, working with executive and cross-disciplinary leaders and staff, building relationships, and elevating the impact and reach of the Government Affairs Team. In addition to directing and coordinating day-to-day operations and project management, the VP will plan and coordinate departmental functions such as team retreats and professional development opportunities. The VP’s focus will be on fostering effective and efficient processes, promoting responsible use and management of all resources, and developing new and innovative solutions for the department.

Requirements

• Experience in local, state or federal government work: staff communications, policy, strategy or leadership roles, and/or advocacy positions.
• Experience in quality improvement and change initiatives as well as budget management and planning.
• Strong background in project management, strategic execution, strategy design and cross-enterprise functional coordination.
• Experience in using AI to advance strategic goals.
• 15+ years of experience in project management in large and matrixed clinical-health system environments a plus.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset: ready to tackle emerging and urgent government issues with the team but also able to creatively and purposely develop long-term objectives and strategies.
• Highly organized and proficient with existing and emerging Microsoft suite tools, helping to connect a team spread over many states and geographies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, drive change, and navigate complex organizational dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the State Government Affairs team, prioritize projects, contracts and key opportunities.
• Collaborate with other internal teams and serve as a strategic liaison
• Manage data platforms, communication vehicles, presentations, executive briefings and various relationship management tools.
• Work closely with finance, HR, strategy, analytics and operational colleagues to ensure efficiency and optimization of all Government Affairs efforts
• Establish and maintain key relationships for Government Affairs thought leadership, developing creative and engaging internal management strategies.
• Lead budget reviews and efficiency initiatives.
• Support in-market lobbyists in broader engagement projects, serving as a thought partner, creative resource and sometimes on-site resource.
• Partner with the lobbying and policy teams by contributing to thought leadership opportunities, national profile objectives and third-party engagements.
• Support special enterprise projects for the CGAO.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees