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Banner Health · 9 hours ago

Government Relations Program Director

Arizona, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$53.63/hr - $89.38/hr

7+ years exp

Banner Health is a nationally-recognized healthcare leader focused on making health care easier. The Government Relations Program Director will support strategic government relations initiatives, primarily focusing on public policy and advocacy efforts related to Medicaid programs in Arizona.

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Responsibilities

Identifies and analyzes public policy and legislative issues that impact BPN

Monitors Arizona state legislative calendars, committee activities, and regulatory proceedings related to Medicaid and managed care

Prepares detailed briefing materials, position papers, and impact assessments for leadership review

Collaborates with internal stakeholders including clinical, financial, and operational teams to gather input on policy positions and ensure alignment with organizational priorities

Coordinates strategy and response to public policy and legislative issues affecting BPN

Supervises the development and execution of strategies to address identified policy challenges and opportunities

Works with senior government relations leadership to ensure consistent approach across all advocacy efforts

Develops action plans and timelines for policy initiatives and tracks progress against established objectives

Maintains strong relationships with Arizona governor's office, state lawmakers, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) directors and staff, and other state policymakers

Serves as a liaison with mid-level government officials and their staff members on Medicaid-related matters

Coordinates meetings and briefings between organizational leadership and state government officials

Manages ongoing communication strategies with elected officials' offices and state regulatory agencies

Represents the organization, along with other team members, on various public policy and legislative issues in the community

Participates in industry associations, coalitions, and advocacy groups focused on Medicaid and managed care policy

Coordinates with peer organizations on joint advocacy initiatives related to Arizona healthcare policy

Monitors and reports on association activities and emerging trends in state Medicaid programs

Develops and coordinates internal communications on public policy and legislative issues affecting BPN

Provides regular updates to management on legislative developments, regulatory changes, and advocacy activities

Prepares executive briefings and presentations for leadership meetings and board presentations

Ensures timely dissemination of relevant policy information to appropriate internal stakeholders

Maintains effective working relationships with cross-functional teams to provide government relations input and support to help achieve the organization's goals

Collaborates with legal, compliance, finance, operations, and communications teams on policy matters

Supports integration of government relations considerations into strategic planning and operational decision-making

Facilitates information sharing between government relations and other departments to ensure coordinated organizational responses

Implements government relations programs and initiatives as directed by senior leadership

Ensures compliance with state lobbying registration requirements and reporting obligations

Tracks government relations activities and expenditures related to BPN initiatives

Coordinates with legal counsel on regulatory compliance and ethics requirements related to government relations activities

Provides strategic support to the broader government relations department on initiatives and priorities beyond BPN-specific matters

Assists with monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments affecting Banner Health's integrated delivery system, including acute care, post-acute services, and other healthcare operations

Supports departmental projects, coalition activities, and advocacy campaigns as assigned

Contributes to the development of organizational position statements and testimony on healthcare policy issues

Participates in government relations team meetings and planning sessions to ensure coordinated advocacy efforts across all Banner Health entities

Provides backup support for other government relations team members during peak legislative periods or as needed to maintain continuity of departmental operations

Qualification

Government relationsPublic policy analysisLegislative relationsArizona state government knowledgeHealthcare policyStakeholder managementStrategic planningCross-functional collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Must possess a thorough knowledge of government relations and/or healthcare policy as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor's degree in business, public policy, political science, journalism, or related field

Must possess a strong background in government affairs, public policy, or legislative relations as normally obtained through seven years of related experience

Must have knowledge of Arizona state government, legislative processes, and Medicaid/managed care regulatory frameworks

Experience with healthcare policy, particularly Medicaid programs, is essential