This position is responsible for governmental regulatory and legislative activities throughout our system. Ability to be registered as a lobbyist in Missouri and Kansas required. Duties which included legislative and regulatory advocacy and demonstrated experience in monitoring and performing governmental affairs activities.
Demonstrated experience in navigating and negotiating the legislative and regulatory arenas at the state, local, and federal levels. Maintain communications and coordinate activity with leaders throughout SLHS to analyze and educate about relevant legislation, policy proposals, and actions; represent SLHS in outside organizations engaged in advocacy activities; develop supporters and alliances to advocate on policy priorities and positions; maintain communications with local, state, and federal appointed and elected officials; coordinate with government relations consultants to attend legislative hearings, develop and deliver oral and written testimony on legislation.
Participates in collection and organization of data system wide for lobbying activities report on IRS Form 990; track, research, analyze, and advise system leadership on legislation and regulatory proposals. Represent SLHS with outside community, civic, and governmental groups; serve as a broker for internal and external communications concerning governmental affairs issues; actively participate in AHA, KHA, and MHA governmental affairs activities; ability to represent SLHS comfortably and confidently in a variety of professional settings within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, backgrounds, and personal identities.
Seek opportunities to enhance external network in civic and governmental affairs; identify significant issues to be addressed by the Government and Community Relations team; seek opportunities to expand knowledge of governmental issues, as well as internal and external players. Support the VP of Government and Community Relations in development and implementation of the departmental budget; identify opportunities for team members and system leaders to participate in governmental affairs activities; access appropriate system resources to analyze impacts and respond to governmental issues; work with system reimbursement and accounting staff to determine and assess all proposed regulatory and legislative actions.
Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle for frequent travel; ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed. Job Requirements Applicable
2 years Bachelor's Degree Job Details Full Time Day