Vp Regional Government Affairs

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VP, Regional Government Affairs
The candidate leads all state government relations initiatives across all lines of business in assigned state and/or region, and surrounding markets as directed. Establishes and manages key relationships with state regulators, elected officials at all levels, and advocates so as to maintain a day- to-day understanding of state activities and possible impact to the company. Serves as member of the executive leadership team internally for assigned state and/or region. Engages in all key decisions with impact on state government leaders and regulators. Advises internal stakeholders as to the government relations impact operational decisions may have. Positions the company as a key thought leader in the healthcare space, with an eye to existing and future business opportunities. Builds and maintains a government relations team in assigned state and/or region with a focus on addressing any issue across all branches of state government. This includes contract lobbyists and consultants as appropriate. Creates a company presence across both political parties and with key thought leaders across the assigned state and/or region. Builds and maintains a detailed understanding of the lines of business operating in the market including but not limited to engaging in the rate setting process with internal leadership and key regulators. Serves as the external facing contact and leader for positioning the company with state influencers and elected officials and regulators. Works in coordination with corporate government relations, legal, regulatory, and the business to monitor and influence state agendas so as to positively impact the business development and growth strategies. Attendance of after-hours fundraisers and other functions/events, as needed. Bachelor’s - Public Administration and Public Health is required. JD, Master’s degree in Public Health is preferred. License and Certifications is Required.

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