VP Government Relations

Job Summary

Provides and coordinates effective and comprehensive engagement with all levels of government (local, state and federal) to achieve programmatic and financial support for patient care, insurance operations, education, research, and community service mission.

Job Duties

• Researches, identifies, and develops advocacy strategies to secure funding opportunities, including but not limited to capital and grant program offerings.
• Actively engages with Federal Government Relations to ensure Geisinger Health’s perspectives and issues benefit from appropriate advocacy and representation.
• Coordinates efforts on behalf of all GH constituents including but not limited to the clinical enterprise, the health plan, and the College of Health Sciences.
• Develops and leads both internal and external (local, state and federal government and trade association) stakeholder groups to advance Geisinger’s advocacy agenda.
• Develops effective working relationships with local and state government officials, agency officials, and other relevant leaders and organizations to advance Geisinger Health’s advocacy agenda.
• Leads and coordinates efforts with contracted lobbying firms to augment Government Relations efforts in support of Geisinger Health’s advocacy goals.
• Provides ombudsman services to help resolve legislative constituent concerns.
• Researches, tracks, monitors, prepares, and issues reports on the activities of local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory bodies.
• Acts as a trusted advisor for executive leadership and other Geisinger team members on advocacy and health policy issues.
• Facilitates increased engagement with legislators, agency officials, policymakers, and leadership.
• Develops and grows a national leadership role in setting the standard for rural health policy innovation, research, and broadening Geisinger Health’s reputation in the Commonwealth.
• Coordinates the preparation and filing of all required reporting and disclosures.
• Monitors, attends, and reports on legislative meetings and hearings.
• Prepares legislative testimony, correspondence, and briefing materials.
• Represents the Office of Government Relations at selected meetings and events.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Position is eligible for work from home. Regular travel will be required throughout Geisinger Health’s service. Regular meetings with stakeholders in Harrisburg will also be required. Registering or being eligible to register as a state and federal lobbyist is a requirement.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 7 years of related work experience (Required)

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers, and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and prescription coverage.

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