Government Relations Director
We are recruiting for a Government Relations Director to join our team! We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:
Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.
Department Administration Office Job Summary The Director of Government Relations aligns the priorities of DHHA with current or new policy initiatives at the local, state and federal level.
Under the supervision of the Chief Government and Community Affairs Officer, the Director acts as a liaison to the State Legislature and Congressional Legislature.
Enhances dialogue, information and communication, including apprising the entities of events actions and activities of the Denver Health.
Serves to relay information to these entities and bring information back to Denver Health representatives.
Develops a strong and effective relationship with the communities and constituencies served by Denver Health.
Communicates, influences and tracks legislative and regulatory policies that affect Denver Health in line with the institution's mission and goals.
Works closely with the CEO, the Chief Government and Community Affairs Officer, and executive leaders on all policy issues that may impact the Authority.
Engages closely with leadership staff in developing, tracking and implementing the annual government affairs agenda.
Staffs the Government Affairs Committee to discuss and monitor government issues.
Provides policy and political analyses and recommendations on proposed state and federal legislation as well as policy initiative and state regulatory rules changes.
Coordinates and assists in planning strategic alliances with association level partners and community organizations on a national and state level.
Essential Functions:
Health Policy Strategy and Planning Monitor movement on health policy as identified by the institution via stakeholder meetings, legislative hearings, regulator meetings and other pertinent events at the state level.
Evaluates the relevance and importance of legislative bills and policy changes, by collaborating with appropriate Authority subject matter experts to determine the financial and programmatic impact to the institution.
Establish and maintain the legislative tracking document for the Government Affairs Committee.
(25%) Health Policy Analysis and Coordination Leads coordination of health policy activities in the Authority.
Tracks and analyzes legislative and regulatory policies that affect Denver Health and the patients served.
Advise and provide guidance on regulatory interpretation and provide clarity on the underlying rationale, intent, and motive on new and emerging issues.
Collaborates with state legislators and state personnel on an on-going basis in order to facilitate issues on behalf on the institution.
Health policy analysis, working with internal personnel, state and national membership organizations and other lobbying organizations and federal, state and local officials.
(25%) Advocates for policies that will increase access to health care for Medicaid recipients, Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+) recipients, and those persons that are uninsured and underinsured, while also working to secure safety net financing.
(10%) Manages communications and contracts of contracted lobbyists on the state and federal level.
Documents issues of concern to the institution.
Creates policy fact sheets, background information, and briefing reports.
Assists as needed in developing guidelines, and internal policies per bills signed into law.
Develops and maintains communication with needed or assigned DH departments, other DH personnel to facilitate and DHHA policies and procedures.
(10%) Coordinate activities at the federal level with members of Congress and Senate and Congressional Staff members, regional federal regulatory agencies and local and national associations.
Maintain a working relationship with Congressional staff via on site visits to Washington DC, correspondence and site visits to DH.
Coordinate and creates authority comment on federal rules and regulations to submit to appropriate federal agencies upon deadline.
(10%) Coordination and design of the annual Government Affairs Agenda plan and the committee meetings.
Coordinates and develops materials for the Government Affairs Committee attended by the Executive and Senior management staff members.
(10%) Staffs other executive staff and Board members as necessary at policy focused events.
(5%) Staff Management Coordinates and develops materials for the Government Affairs Committee attended by the Executive and Senior management staff members.
(5%) Education:
Bachelor's Degree required.
Master's Degree preferred.
Work
Experience:
4-6 years government policy development or related experience in healthcare management, financial, operation or clinical leadership experience required and, 4-6 years experience in dealing with governing bodies and advisory boards required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of state and federal government and the state legislative methods and procedures.
Working knowledge of the political and legislative processes and ability to analyze effects of proposed legislation.
Expert skill in public speaking; strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with state, federal, legislators and county officials.
Excellent networking skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Communicating - Communicating effectively orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience, express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Problem solving - the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.
Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Shift Varies (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $141,000.
00 - $218,500.
00 / yr Benefits Competitive pay Outstanding benefits Education opportunities Shared leadership and advancement opportunity State-of-the-art facilities Immediate retirement plan matching Professional clinical advancement program Participation in evidence-based projects Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured.
Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
For read more about our commitment to diversity visit:
https:
//www.
denverhealth.
org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion Recommended Skills Active Listening Clinical Works Communication Critical Thinking Finance Health Administration Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:
Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.
Department Administration Office Job Summary The Director of Government Relations aligns the priorities of DHHA with current or new policy initiatives at the local, state and federal level.
Under the supervision of the Chief Government and Community Affairs Officer, the Director acts as a liaison to the State Legislature and Congressional Legislature.
Enhances dialogue, information and communication, including apprising the entities of events actions and activities of the Denver Health.
Serves to relay information to these entities and bring information back to Denver Health representatives.
Develops a strong and effective relationship with the communities and constituencies served by Denver Health.
Communicates, influences and tracks legislative and regulatory policies that affect Denver Health in line with the institution's mission and goals.
Works closely with the CEO, the Chief Government and Community Affairs Officer, and executive leaders on all policy issues that may impact the Authority.
Engages closely with leadership staff in developing, tracking and implementing the annual government affairs agenda.
Staffs the Government Affairs Committee to discuss and monitor government issues.
Provides policy and political analyses and recommendations on proposed state and federal legislation as well as policy initiative and state regulatory rules changes.
Coordinates and assists in planning strategic alliances with association level partners and community organizations on a national and state level.
Essential Functions:
Health Policy Strategy and Planning Monitor movement on health policy as identified by the institution via stakeholder meetings, legislative hearings, regulator meetings and other pertinent events at the state level.
Evaluates the relevance and importance of legislative bills and policy changes, by collaborating with appropriate Authority subject matter experts to determine the financial and programmatic impact to the institution.
Establish and maintain the legislative tracking document for the Government Affairs Committee.
(25%) Health Policy Analysis and Coordination Leads coordination of health policy activities in the Authority.
Tracks and analyzes legislative and regulatory policies that affect Denver Health and the patients served.
Advise and provide guidance on regulatory interpretation and provide clarity on the underlying rationale, intent, and motive on new and emerging issues.
Collaborates with state legislators and state personnel on an on-going basis in order to facilitate issues on behalf on the institution.
Health policy analysis, working with internal personnel, state and national membership organizations and other lobbying organizations and federal, state and local officials.
(25%) Advocates for policies that will increase access to health care for Medicaid recipients, Children's Health Plan Plus (CHP+) recipients, and those persons that are uninsured and underinsured, while also working to secure safety net financing.
(10%) Manages communications and contracts of contracted lobbyists on the state and federal level.
Documents issues of concern to the institution.
Creates policy fact sheets, background information, and briefing reports.
Assists as needed in developing guidelines, and internal policies per bills signed into law.
Develops and maintains communication with needed or assigned DH departments, other DH personnel to facilitate and DHHA policies and procedures.
(10%) Coordinate activities at the federal level with members of Congress and Senate and Congressional Staff members, regional federal regulatory agencies and local and national associations.
Maintain a working relationship with Congressional staff via on site visits to Washington DC, correspondence and site visits to DH.
Coordinate and creates authority comment on federal rules and regulations to submit to appropriate federal agencies upon deadline.
(10%) Coordination and design of the annual Government Affairs Agenda plan and the committee meetings.
Coordinates and develops materials for the Government Affairs Committee attended by the Executive and Senior management staff members.
(10%) Staffs other executive staff and Board members as necessary at policy focused events.
(5%) Staff Management Coordinates and develops materials for the Government Affairs Committee attended by the Executive and Senior management staff members.
(5%) Education:
Bachelor's Degree required.
Master's Degree preferred.
Work
Experience:
4-6 years government policy development or related experience in healthcare management, financial, operation or clinical leadership experience required and, 4-6 years experience in dealing with governing bodies and advisory boards required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of state and federal government and the state legislative methods and procedures.
Working knowledge of the political and legislative processes and ability to analyze effects of proposed legislation.
Expert skill in public speaking; strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with state, federal, legislators and county officials.
Excellent networking skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Communicating - Communicating effectively orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience, express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Problem solving - the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action.
Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Shift Varies (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $141,000.
00 - $218,500.
00 / yr Benefits Competitive pay Outstanding benefits Education opportunities Shared leadership and advancement opportunity State-of-the-art facilities Immediate retirement plan matching Professional clinical advancement program Participation in evidence-based projects Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured.
Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
For read more about our commitment to diversity visit:
https:
//www.
denverhealth.
org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion Recommended Skills Active Listening Clinical Works Communication Critical Thinking Finance Health Administration Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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