THR SVP Government Affairs

The Senior Vice President Government Affairs leads the development and execution of Texas Healths public policy and advocacy strategies at the local regional state and federal levels. This role is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with policymakers regulatory agencies and industry-related associations to advance the organizations mission.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement comprehensive government affairs strategies aligned with the organizations priorities.

Advise executive leadership on legislative and regulatory developments impacting healthcare delivery reimbursement and operations.

Represent the organization in key policy forums coalitions and related industry and community associations.

Advocacy & Policy Engagement

Advocate for the organizations interests with policymakers and regulatory agencies.

Develop and implement the organizations biannual public policy priorities and legislative and regulatory strategies.

Develop and implement advocacy initiatives to advance the organizations interests and public policy agenda

Educate and inform internal and external stakeholders using various means and tools to advocate for the organizations public policy agenda.

Monitor analyze and respond to legislative and regulatory proposals.

Develop policy briefs position statements and testimony.

Identify public funding opportunities including grants and appropriations.

Relationship Development Engagement and Management

Develop cultivate and maintain strong relationships with elected and government officials legislative staff regulatory agencies and key community stakeholders.

Coordinate executive engagement with government stakeholders.

Serve as the liaison to external government affairs staff consultants and lobbyists.

Internal Collaboration

Collaborate with internal departments to align public funding opportunities and strategies with organizational priorities.

Partner with operations legal compliance finance and clinical teams to assess policy impacts.

Lead internal government relations committees and/or work groups.

Provide regular updates and briefings to senior leadership committees and the board.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

Individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role requires the ability to solve problems think outside the box and be resourceful; must be result-oriented a quick learner and a self-starter. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required to build THRs culture for action.

Backkround Qualifications and Experience:

BachelorBachelors degree in political science public administration or related field required.

Masters degree preferred.

15 years experience in government relations public policy or legislative affairs preferably in healthcare required.

Skills:

Deep understanding of healthcare policy and regulatory environments.

Strong communication negotiation and public speaking skills.

Ability to build strengthen and sustain bipartisan relationships and navigate complex political and regulatory landscapes.

Preferred Attributes:

Experience working with hospital healthcare-related associations or large health systems.

Experience with federal and state healthcare legislation and policy hospital funding mechanisms and public health initiatives.

Proven track record of successful advocacy.