Elliot Health System Executive Director, Government Relations Full Time

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Job Description:

Position Summary:

Directly reporting to our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer the role of the Executive Director of Government Relations is to strategically guide and influence public policy legislation and regulatory matters that impact the organization. This key position involves developing and executing strategies to engage with government officials policymakers and advocacy groups to enhance Elliot Health Systems profile. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that the organizations voice is heard and its goals priorities accomplishments and challenges are known in policymaking arenas through building coalitions and fostering positive relationships with government officials and other stakeholders

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the Elliot Health System Senior Leadership Team to identify priorities and develop and implement a comprehensive government relations strategy.
• Regularly scans internal and external environment and proactively monitors and identifies policy issues and opportunities that would impact the systems profile reputation and strategic objectives.
• Enhances Elliot Health Systems profile among elected and administrative officials by regularly engaging and maintaining positive relationships with elected officials at the state county and municipal levels and representation on committees taskforces and initiatives that align with system priorities.
• Organize and participate in meetings hearings and events with government representatives and related.
• Manages Elliot Health Systems Chamber memberships ensures active participations and facilitates information sharing between the Chambers and Elliot Health System leaders.
• Enhances Elliot Health Systems profile among community stakeholders by regularly engaging in chamber events and reinforcing Elliot Health Systems role as a community leader and trusted partner.
• Develops and manages relationships with industry coalitions trade associations and advocacy groups.
• Educates internal audiences on legislative issues at the federal state county and municipal level.
• Facilitates discussions on related policy topics.
• Develops a range of high-quality written materials including policy reports and organizational comments and statements for the record responding to county state and federal policy issues.
• Helps develop and maintain an advocacy network.
• Provides strategic counsel to the senior leadership team on public policy and governmental matters.
• Ensure compliance with all lobbying laws and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism and represents Elliot Health System positively in all interactions.

Position Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors Degree in political science public relations communications or a related field required. Advanced degree in public policy law government or a related field preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in government relations or public public policy or advocacy. Proven track record of successful legislative and regulatory advocacy. Strong network of contacts within the government and industry required. Knowledge and experience of government relations in the healthcare space preferred.

Knowledge: In-depth understanding and knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process in the State of New Hampshire.

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