Vice President Government Affairs & Operations

Department:

12126 Enterprise Corporate - Consumer & Social Impact Administration

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Remote with travel

Pay Range

$131.90 - $211.05

Serving as a leader on the Advocate Health Government Affairs Team, the Vice President Government Affairs & Operations will oversee the state government affairs team and will be a leader of all business processes and operational functions of the department. The role will advance the interests of the Enterprise by maximizing Government Affairs processes and strategy, supporting state and federal advocacy and local engagement, leading internal and external communication initiatives, while measuring impact. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Government Affairs Officer (CGAO), the VP will lead in the execution of the broader team’s strategy and organization, overseeing special and ongoing projects, managing budgets, presentations, issue briefs and strategy documents. The VP shall serve as an enterprise leader, with responsibilities for Government Affairs operations across the entire Advocate Health footprint.

The VP will be a critical partner to the CGAO and Government Affairs leaders across the enterprise in advancing strategic initiatives and member engagements, building and hardwiring communication vehicles and tracking and reporting on the team’s goal achievement. The VP will not serve as a registered lobbyist, but will be a visible member of the Government Affairs team, streamlining operational and work processes, enabling the success of our front-line lobbyists and policy leaders, working with executive and cross-disciplinary leaders and staff, building relationships, and elevating the impact and reach of the Government Affairs Team.

In addition to directing and coordinating day-to-day operations and project management, the VP will plan and coordinate departmental functions such as team retreats and professional development opportunities. The VP’s focus will be on fostering effective and efficient processes, promoting responsible use and management of all resources, and developing new and innovative solutions for the department.

Major Responsibilities:

Oversee the State Government Affairs team, prioritize projects, contracts and key opportunities.  

Collaborate with other internal teams and serve as a strategic liaison 

Manage data platforms, communication vehicles, presentations, executive briefings and various relationship management tools.   

Work closely with finance, HR, strategy, analytics and operational colleagues to ensure efficiency and optimization of all Government Affairs efforts 

Establish and maintain key relationships for Government Affairs thought leadership, developing creative and engaging internal management strategies. 

Lead budget reviews and efficiency initiatives.  

Support in-market lobbyists in broader engagement projects, serving as a thought partner, creative resource and sometimes on-site resource.  

Partner with the lobbying and policy teams by contributing to thought leadership opportunities, national profile objectives and third-party engagements.   

Support special enterprise projects for the CGAO.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

None Required.

Education Required:

Bachelors Degree<