Health Policy and Government Relations Partner
Posted 18hrs ago
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Job Description
Health policy leader shaping government relations, legislation, and advocacy for Bon Secours healthcare system. Advising executives and advancing policies that improve health outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policy initiatives aligned with organizational goals
- Research, analyze, and communicate policy issues involving public program payment, workforce, and community investments
- Monitor, interpret, and anticipate legislative and regulatory trends affecting healthcare delivery and organizational strategy
- Oversee analysis of proposed policies and regulations and provide strategic assessments and recommendations to executives
- Direct evidence-based policy positions and advocacy strategies at system and market levels
- Draft and present policy briefs, executive reports, and official testimony
- Evaluate and communicate the organizational and stakeholder impact of health policies
- Represent the organization in industry associations, coalitions, and policy forums
- Partner with executive leadership to integrate advocacy goals with enterprise-wide strategies
- Design and oversee multi-year advocacy and policy initiatives
- Advise senior leaders on emerging socioeconomic and policy trends
- Ensure advocacy and government relations activities comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards
- Serve as principal advisor on complex compliance matters related to policy development and external engagement
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Economics, or related field (required)
- 7+ years of significant health policy experience (required)
- Deep understanding of government relations and long-range policy and program planning
- Knowledge of state and federal legislative and executive processes, key players, and regional legislative/regulatory procedures
- Experience with policy research and coalition building
- Third-party engagement and public opinion analysis
- Strategic thinking, plan development, and implementation
- Project management from conception to completion, with strong attention to detail
- Adaptability to external environment changes and shifting company priorities
- Ability to maintain relationships, credibility, and influence with external stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Persuasive communication and ability to influence and engage others
- Constructive conflict resolution and ability to navigate difficult conversations
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Incentives
- Referral bonuses
- 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- HSA/FSA options
- Life insurance
- Mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off
- Parental and FMLA leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- Backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance
- Professional development
- Continuing education support


















