Director, Government Affairs - Government Affairs

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Government Affairs is responsible for:

• Maintaining active awareness of legislative issues, including proposed legislation and public policies that may impact Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, and developing and coordinating strategies to address them.

• Working closely with the Vice President of Government Affairs to implement strategies that enhance Rady Children's local advocacy agenda, including designing legislative proposals that support priority initiatives.

• Working with internal and external stakeholders to influence policies, practices and resources that align with community benefit initiatives.

• Collaborating with subject matter experts to inform positions and influence policy.

• Executing special projects as assigned by the Chief External Affairs Officer/Executive Director, Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Public Policy Officer, and/or Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree

5 Years of Experience

Knowledgeable how government entities function and experience in the healthcare industry

Works efficiently under pressure; meets deadlines; demonstrates strategic thinking and good decision-making, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit

Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Strong conflict resolution skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree

7 Years of Experience

The current salary range for this position is $58.38 to $80.28

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.