Assistant Director Government Relations

Responsibilities:

• Assists in managing and implementing Penn Medicine’s advocacy agenda across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, including tracking, analyzing, and engaging on legislative, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to Penn Medicine. Must have strong writing and research abilities, ability to manage complex tasks and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Supports engagement at the federal, state, and regional levels, in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
• Implements a strategic approach to cultivating relationships and communicating Penn Medicine’s advocacy priorities. Establishes and strengthens relationships with elected and appointed officials and key staff across jurisdictions.
• Primary responsibility for the Government Relations weekly newsletter process and ensures timely distribution of the weekly Government Relations report to stakeholders. Communicates with internal and external constituencies by drafting reports and updates as necessary.
• Participates in meetings for industry associations and outside organizations focused on government relations and health care policy, including but not limited to the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, the American Hospital Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges, and others.
• Supports the preparation of comment letters, legislative and policy summaries, and internal stakeholder communications related to advocacy priorities.
• Serves as an advisor to the Senior Director of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs on strategic initiatives and short- and mid-term planning activities, including special projects.
• Works closely across the Government and Community Relations Office to ensure a coordinated public affairs strategy that aligns with organizational goals, including the Associate Vice President of Government and Community Relations and the Director of Government Relations.
• Ensures compliance with applicable lobbying disclosure and reporting requirements and assists with lobbying reporting and tracking. Maintains ethical standards of conduct at all times.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Political Science/Public Administration or related field. (Required)
• 5+ years Experience in the public sector and/or government relations positions. Knowledge of the legislative process, health care industry and health policy required. Position requires extensive knowledge of hospital issues such as Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, hospital financing, and regulatory issues. (Required)