AVP Government Relations Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Annapolis, MD (Job ID req29705)

Description

General Summary of Position
The Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs assists with the development and implementation of public policy that contributes to the achievement of MedStar Health's mission. This position requires close coordination with the Vice President of Government Affairs and MedStar management in the execution of its strategy and advocacy before Maryland State and local government officials and communities invested in health care policy and the Maryland waiver model.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, Business, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Public Relations or health-related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working with legislative or regulatory bodies at the state and local levels required with preference for some experience to be in health care industry.
• Demonstrated work experience with state and local elected officials, political parties, companies, consultancies, governmental agencies, or equivalent organizations required.
• Previous experience with a State Legislature preferred.
• Previous experience with Maryland healthcare and business policy matters preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Embraces and has a reputation for the highest standards of integrity.
• Is experienced in and knowledgeable of state and local policy trends in Maryland and local jurisdictions.
• Knowledgeable of state and local legislative processes.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and experience in external oral and written communications.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills, including the ability to write technical responses to state and local government testimony, support letters, etc.
• Ability to travel and work occasional nights and weekends to support advocacy needs, events, committee meetings, etc.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and collaborative skills.
• Has a successful educational record in fields relevant to legislative policy, communications, and the political process.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.