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Job description
Hourly Pay Range:$42.54 - $65.94 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Program Manager, Government Relations
The Government Relations Program Manager supports the development, coordination, and execution of the health system's government relations and advocacy strategy. This role serves as a key liaison between the health system and local, state, and federal government stakeholders, monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, coordinating advocacy initiatives, and supporting organizational leaders in advancing public policy priorities that improve patient care, community health, and the long-term sustainability of the healthcare system. The Program Manager works to strengthen relationships with policymakers and promote legislative and regulatory solutions aligned with the organization's mission, vision, goals and strategic objectives.
Position Highlights
Position: Program Manager, Government Relations
Location: Warrenville, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Required Travel: travel to other locations may be required
What you will do:
Government Relations & Advocacy
Supports the development and implementation of advocacy strategies related to healthcare policy priorities.
Coordinates organizational responses to legislative and regulatory proposals.
Assists in the preparation of testimony, briefing materials, presentations, and advocacy communications.
Plans, prepares and participates in legislative meeting and advocacy activities.
Program Management
Manages government relations projects and initiatives from planning through execution.
Develops and maintains legislative tracking systems, advocacy calendars, and stakeholder databases.
Coordinates internal workflows to ensure timely completion of advocacy deliverables and policy responses.
Supports planning and execution of advocacy days, legislative receptions, and government affairs events.
Maintains records of legislative activity, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement
Builds and maintains productive relationships with elected officials, government agencies, healthcare associations, and community partners.
Coordinates meetings, site visits, and engagement opportunities between organizational executives and/or leaders, and policymakers.
Represents the health system at legislative hearings, advocacy events, coalition meetings, and community forums as appropriate.
Supports grassroots and grasstops advocacy efforts across the organization.
Strategic Communications
Develops communication materials that translate complex policy issues into actionable information for leadership and staff.
Prepares executive briefings, board reports, and policy updates.
Partners with communications and marketing teams on public policy messaging and advocacy campaigns.
Supports development of advocacy toolkits and educational materials for internal stakeholders.
Collaboration & Leadership Support
Serves as a trusted resource to executives and leaders regarding healthcare policy and legislative developments.
Collaborates with clinical, operational, legal, finance, and strategy teams to assess policy impacts.
Supports participation in state and national healthcare association advocacy activities.
Contributes to the advancement of system strategic priorities through policy engagement and advocacy.
Policy Monitoring & Analysis
Monitors legislative and regulatory initiatives that may impact Endeavor that could impact Endeavor's business and reputation and develops and executes strategies to manage them.
Develops and contributes to a wide range of impactful, concise and timely written deliverables including position statement and/or papers with the highest standards of assessment and professionalism.
Identifies emerging healthcare policy trends
What you will need:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Business Administration, or related field required.
Certification: n/a
Experience: 5+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, healthcare policy, advocacy, legislative affairs, or related field.
Experience working within
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Worksite address
warrenville, IL, 60555, US
Who can apply
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