Kroger · 5 hours ago
Government Relations Manager – Kroger Health
660 N Capitol St NW Suite 230, Washington, DC, 20001, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKroger is the nation’s largest grocer, and they are seeking a Government Relations Manager to implement their federal government relations strategy supporting Kroger Health. The role involves developing relationships with key stakeholders, analyzing legislative impacts, and executing government affairs strategies to influence public policy outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and leverage relationships with members of the Congress, key staff, the Administration, industry peers and trade associations in order to impact key public policy objectives
Research and analyze issues, policies and pending legislation and regulations/guidance to determine impact to organization
Stay proficient on issues related to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees, scope of practice regulations and other pharmacy and retail health clinic laws and regulations
Coordinate with local corporate affairs team's efforts on state legislation affecting both the retail and specialty pharmacies and retail health clinics
Translate impact of bills/laws/regulations to leaders in the organization and make recommendations on how to proceed
Serve in leadership roles on trade association and coalition government relations committees/public policy committees
Attend legislative committee meetings and hearings and report summaries
Work with aligned third party public affairs groups, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations to elevate Kroger's profile as a thought leader on public policy
Support growth of the Political Action Committee (PAC), grassroots advocacy efforts, get-out-the-vote-campaigns, elected official visits at Kroger Health sites, and other engagement strategies for employees
Serve as primary point of contact with key legislative service organizations and Congressional member organizations working on issues facing Kroger Health business
Provide actionable foresight and insight to Kroger and Corporate Affairs leadership team
Develop and execute government affairs strategies leveraging company's internal business expertise, political, grassroots, executive and trade association assets to ensure successful outcomes on issues
Support company's PAC and Kroger Health solicitation/disbursement strategy
Travel independently up to 25% to off-site locations for meetings and to attend hearings
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree political science, communications, journalism, public health, economics or related field
Any previous experience in Washington, D.C., preferably having served as a primary point of contact to legislative offices for a company, organization, or issue
5+ years of advocacy, legislative, public affairs or government relations experience
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Extensive network of reliable contacts within the Administration, Congress, Trade Associations and Political Organizations
Strong planning and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Any previous work with elected officials or political campaigns
Any experience with Capitol Hill in a legislative role as a Member, Committee or supporting office
Any previous work as a public affairs leader in retail or corporate environment, or within or managing public relations agencies
Any experience in the food and agriculture value chain and/or retail
Benefits
A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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