Government Affairs Manager

The California Endowment is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to join the Government Affairs department. Reporting to the VP of Government Affairs this hybrid role requires a minimum of two days per week working in person from our Los Angeles office. We are also open to considering candidates based in our Sacramento office for the right candidate.

We expect to accept applications until August 23. However because we review candidates as they apply the role may be filled before this date. To ensure your application is considered in the first wave of interviews please submit your materials as soon as possible.

The California Endowment (The Endowment) is a private statewide health foundation established in 1996 whose mission is to expand access to affordable quality health care for underserved individuals and communities and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. We envision a California that leads the nation as a powerful and conscientious voice for wellness inclusion and shared prosperity.

Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles the Endowment has regional offices in Sacramento Oakland Fresno and San Diego with staff working throughout the state. We challenge the conventional wisdom that medical settings and individual choices are solely responsible for peoples health. We believe that health happens in neighborhoods schools and with prevention.

Position Summary:

The Manager Government Affairs plays a pivotal role in advancing The California Endowments mission. This position is responsible for tracking and analyzing public policy at the state and federal levels while informing and advancing The Endowments policy agenda.

Reporting to the VP Government Affairs the ideal candidate will translate complex policy issues into actionable strategies manage a policy-related grant portfolio and build strong coalitions with community partners and policymakers in coordination with department leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Government Affairs & Public Policy

• Contributes to the development and execution of the foundations government affairs and policy strategies.
• Monitors tracks and analyzes legislative and regulatory proposals impacting health equity safety net programs and underserved communities.
• Coordinates and supports meetings and relationships with policymakers government partners and grantees.
• Supports planning execution and logistics of events webinars convenings learning sessions and briefings related to policy and government affairs initiatives in collaboration with internal and external teams and partners.
• Synthesizes complex data and research into briefs memos talking points testimonies presentations and other materials as needed for both internal and external audiences.
• Stays current on emerging health policy trends assesses their potential impact on The Endowments mission strategic framework or grantee partners.
• Cultivates and maintains trust-based relationships with community organizations public health officials policy experts and legislative staff.
• Partners and collaborates with functions across the enterprise to facilitate cross-departmental alignment on key policy issues.
• Conducts legislative and policy research to inform and advance The Endowments policy priorities.
• Supports coalition building with partners or funders and supports collective actions.

Grantmaking and Beyond the Check Support

• Assists with and manages policy focused grants and contracts including reviewing proposals conducting due diligence monitoring progress GMS processing invoices/payments and budget tracking.
• Develops relationships with partners and serves as a point of contact with grantees and contractors as needed.
• Provides technical assistance and capacity building support to grantees navigating the public policy landscape.
• Collaborates with teams across the enterprise to ensure policy initiatives complement The Endowments broader strategies.

Desired Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in public/government affairs policy advocacy or government.
• Strong experience in drafting policy materials for internal and external audiences.
• Strong understanding of policy health systems and the policy making process and environment.
• Experience with grantmaking and contract management.
• Excellent writing communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to translate complex policy issues for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of building diverse collaborative coalitions.
• Collaborative accountable and comfortable interacting professionally with public officials and community leaders at the local state and federal levels.
• Commitment to health equity and experience working alongside historically marginalized communities.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in public policy public affairs government relations or advocacy ideally within a healthcare public health nonprofit or philanthropic setting.
• A bachelors degree in public policy public health health administration political science or a related field is equivalent to 4 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of state and federal policy and regulatory functions and frameworks is essential and familiarity with California policy landscape is highly desirable.

Salary Range:

Target Hiring Range: $102000 - $127000

Full Salary Range: $102000 - $152000

Compensation offers are determined based on the candidates relevant experience market data and internal equity. Most offers fall within the target hiring range with the full salary range reserved to support growth and progression over time in the role.

TCE Benefits and Perks

• Shared medical and dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents
• 100% employer-paid benefits: vision life and AD&D STD LTD and employee assistance program
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Reimbursement towards gym fees and/or wellness program and mental health care
• 9-80 schedule with synchronized off days
• Hybrid work schedule available for most positions
• 11 paid holidays paid winter holiday closure
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401k plan with generous employer match and contributions
• Matching gifts program
• Paid parking or public transportation subsidy
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Monthly BYOD stipend

The California Endowments goal is to hire qualified staff reflecting the rich diversity of all Californians. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing health and racial equity in California. We are committed to creating a work environment in which all individuals are valued and respected. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We define diversity in broad terms to include race ethnicity age gender religion sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability geography socio-economic status veteran status and prior criminal history in accordance with local state and/or federal laws.

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